Water Valley, MS Demographics

A map of Water Valley's Population by Race

Water Valley, Mississippi had a population of 3,380 in 2020. It was 52.6% White, 42.8% Black, 0.3% Asian, 1.2% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 2.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Water Valley, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Water Valley is the 88th 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).

Water Valley's White Population

1,778 residents of Water Valley identify as White, or 52.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Water Valley roughly similar to the White share of the population of Mississippi (55.4% White). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Water Valley is ranked #223 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Water Valley is more White than neighboring Coffeeville (32.2% White). Water Valley is less White than neighboring Taylor (73% White), Paris (84.7% White), Oxford (65.2% White), and University (79.6% White).

Water Valley's Black Population

1,447 residents of Water Valley identify as Black, or 42.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Water Valley slightly larger than the Black share of the population of Mississippi (36.4% Black). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Water Valley is ranked #189 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Water Valley is more Black than neighboring Taylor (18% Black), Paris (3.7% Black), Oxford (22.3% Black), and University (11.2% Black). Water Valley is less Black than neighboring Coffeeville (65% Black).

Water Valley's Asian Population

11 residents of Water Valley identify as Asian, or 0.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Water Valley roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Mississippi (1.1% Asian). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Water Valley is ranked #152 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Water Valley is more Asian than neighboring Paris (0% Asian). Water Valley is less Asian than neighboring Taylor (0.6% Asian), Oxford (5% Asian), and University (2.4% Asian).

Water Valley's Hispanic Population

39 residents of Water Valley identify as Hispanic, or 1.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Water Valley roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Mississippi (3.6% Hispanic). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Water Valley is ranked #303 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Water Valley is more Hispanic than neighboring Coffeeville (0.4% Hispanic). Water Valley is less Hispanic than neighboring Taylor (3.7% Hispanic), Paris (3.1% Hispanic), Oxford (4.1% Hispanic), and University (3.9% Hispanic).

Water Valley's Native American/Other Population

19 residents of Water Valley identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Water Valley roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Mississippi (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Water Valley is ranked #109 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Water Valley is more Native American/Other than neighboring Coffeeville (0.4% Native American/Other), Oxford (0.3% Native American/Other), and University (0.4% Native American/Other). Water Valley is less Native American/Other than neighboring Taylor (0.8% Native American/Other), and Paris (1.2% Native American/Other).

Water Valley's Multiracial Population

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

Water Valley is more Multiracial than neighboring Coffeeville (1.8% Multiracial). Water Valley is less Multiracial than neighboring Taylor (3.9% Multiracial), Paris (7.4% Multiracial), Oxford (3.1% Multiracial), and University (2.6% Multiracial).

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