Purvis is a very small city located in the state of Mississippi. With a population of 1,955 people and three associated neighborhoods, Purvis is the 129th largest community in Mississippi. Purvis real estate is some of the most expensive in Mississippi, although Purvis house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.Unlike some cities, Purvis isn’t mainly white- or blue-collar. Instead, the most prevalent occupations for people in Purvis are a mix of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Purvis is a city of professionals, sales and office workers, and service providers. There are especially a lot of people living in Purvis who work in teaching (14.53%), food service (14.36%), and office and administrative support (13.34%). Being a small city, Purvis does not have a public transit system used by locals to get to and from work.In terms of college education, Purvis is nearly on par with the US average for all cities of 21.84%: 18.08% of adults 25 and older in Purvis have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree. The per capita income in Purvis in 2022 was $22,211, which is lower middle income relative to Mississippi, and low income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $88,844 for a family of four. However, Purvis contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. Purvis is a very ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Purvis home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Purvis residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Purvis include English, Irish, French, Scots-Irish, and African. The most common language spoken in Purvis is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Spanish.
