Verona, MS Demographics

A map of Verona's Population by Race

Verona, Mississippi had a population of 2,792 in 2020. It was 15.8% White, 79.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 2.0% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 2.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Verona, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Verona is the 98th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Verona's White Population

441 residents of Verona identify as White, or 15.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Verona considerably less than the White share of the population of Mississippi (55.4% White). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Verona is ranked #358 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Verona is less White than neighboring Plantersville (39.6% White), Tupelo (52.9% White), Shannon (32.6% White), Nettleton (60.4% White), and Mooreville (87.7% White).

Verona's Black Population

2,205 residents of Verona identify as Black, or 79.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Verona considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Mississippi (36.4% Black). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Verona is ranked #63 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Verona is more Black than neighboring Plantersville (54.6% Black), Tupelo (37.1% Black), Shannon (61.4% Black), Nettleton (33.4% Black), and Mooreville (5.7% Black).

Verona's Asian Population

1 residents of Verona identify as Asian, or 0.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Verona roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Mississippi (1.1% Asian). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Verona is ranked #251 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Verona is less Asian than neighboring Tupelo (1.7% Asian), Shannon (0.3% Asian), Nettleton (0.2% Asian), and Mooreville (0.3% Asian).

Verona's Hispanic Population

55 residents of Verona identify as Hispanic, or 2.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Verona roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Mississippi (3.6% Hispanic). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Verona is ranked #207 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Verona is more Hispanic than neighboring Shannon (1.6% Hispanic). Verona is less Hispanic than neighboring Plantersville (2.2% Hispanic), Tupelo (4.9% Hispanic), Nettleton (2.7% Hispanic), and Mooreville (4.1% Hispanic).

Verona's Native American/Other Population

20 residents of Verona identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Verona roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Mississippi (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Verona is ranked #88 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Verona is more Native American/Other than neighboring Plantersville (0.2% Native American/Other), Tupelo (0.5% Native American/Other), Shannon (0.2% Native American/Other), Nettleton (0.2% Native American/Other), and Mooreville (0.2% Native American/Other).

Verona's Multiracial Population

70 residents of Verona identify as Multiracial, or 2.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Verona roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Mississippi (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Verona is ranked #207 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Verona is more Multiracial than neighboring Mooreville (2% Multiracial). Verona is less Multiracial than neighboring Plantersville (3.3% Multiracial), Tupelo (2.8% Multiracial), Shannon (3.9% Multiracial), and Nettleton (3.1% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.