AnguillaMS
A town of 451, settled in 1884.
Is Anguilla a good place to live?
52% of residents live below the poverty line in Anguilla, against 21% in Mississippi’s towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns. Only 2 of the 97 Mississippi towns we compare have a lower median rent than Anguilla. Anguilla has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
451 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Anguilla: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Anguilla, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Anguilla.
Anguilla’s typical home value is about $119K
The typical Anguilla home is worth about $119,000, down 5.1% in a year, 39% below the Mississippi typical home.
Typical home value
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
The schools Anguilla’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the South Delta School District. Its one school is below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Delta Middle SchoolLargest public middle schoolGrades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 | 138 | D |
NCES · EDFacts
Most of Anguilla’s workers commute out: the town has 0.3 jobs for each of them
Most working residents leave Anguilla for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Rolling Fork (18%), Jackson (7%) and Vicksburg (5%). Half commute less than 26 miles.
| Anguilla | Mississippi towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 2.4% | 19% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 24 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Drought leads a high hazard risk in Anguilla
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 72% of U.S. communities. Since 1980, 2 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Anguilla.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Mild winters and hot summers in Anguilla
Anguilla has mild winters and hot summers, with plenty of rain. Anguilla’s July high is 92°F, close to Mississippi’s towns (91°F) and above U.S. towns (85°F).
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
More young adults than Mississippi overall
Adults 18 to 34 are 29% of residents (22% statewide). Anguilla has lost 9.1% of its people since 2020, down to 451 in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. 17% of Anguilla adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more.
| Anguilla | Mississippi towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 17% | 25% | 29% |
| Median age | 36.9 years | 37 years | 40.5 years |
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
Women and men · all residents
34% women, 66% men
About 193 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±1.8 points). Across Mississippi, 51.5% of residents are women. Among residents 18 to 24, 100% are men (MS 50%).
| Anguilla | MS | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 2.3% | 12.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 17% | 11.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 24.9% | 9.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 4% | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 14.4% | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 5.7% | 12% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 14.5% | 12.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 10.7% | 10.4% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 6.6% | 6.8% | 7% |
| No diploma | 15.1% | 12.9% | 10.4% |
| High school | 40.8% | 29.9% | 26% |
| Some college | 21.9% | 21.2% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 5.5% | 10.9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 9.9% | 15.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 6.8% | 9.9% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 500, single groups can be off by several points
Anguilla stands out in Mississippi and nationally: a larger share of its adults say their health is fair or poor
36% of adults say their health is fair or poor in Anguilla. Among 102 Mississippi towns, just 3 have a higher share of adults who report frequent physical distress than Anguilla. 39% of adults feel lonely in Anguilla.
| Anguilla | Mississippi towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 36% | 27% | 19% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 23% | 16% | 12% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 45% | 36% | 25% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 9.7% | 13% | 16% |
| What stands out | Anguilla | MS |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 9.7% | 13.6% |
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 6.5% | 7.6% |
| More adults facing a utility shut-off | 21% | 11.2% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Anguilla
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Anguilla; the nearest are
About 5 of every 100 Anguilla residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Mississippi.
98% of working residents leave Anguilla for work
Where Anguilla’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Famous people from Anguilla
3 notable people were born in Anguilla.
About Anguilla
Town in Mississippi, United States
Anguilla is a town in Sharkey County, Mississippi, United States. The population was 496 at the 2020 census, down from 726 at the 2010 census.
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- Area
- 1.0 sq mi
- Elevation
- 108 ft
- ZIP code
- 38721
- Area code
- 662
Questions about Anguilla
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Anguilla, MS a good place to live?
Anguilla has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What is Anguilla, MS known for?
3 notable people were born here, including Ira Harge and Antoine Cash.