Wesson is a small town with a large college student population. Because of this, there is a real youthful, hip vibe to the place, and much of the life in the town is centered on the college. This has helped Wesson to buck the trend of other small towns that have suffered declining populations over the past 20 to 30 years. Spending by students, and faculty and staff jobs, are a big part of the local economy.
As is often the case in a small town, Wesson doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.
The education level of Wesson citizens, measured as those with bachelor's degrees or advanced degrees, is similar to the national average for all American cities and towns. 20.04% of adults 25 and older in Wesson have a college degree.
The per capita income in Wesson in 2022 was $17,013, which is low income relative to Mississippi and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $68,052 for a family of four. However, Wesson contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
Wesson is a very ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Wesson home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Wesson residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Wesson include Irish, English, Scottish, Scots-Irish, and Italian.
The most common language spoken in Wesson is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Other Asian languages.
