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Mississippi State

Mississippi · 4,005 residents · 2.192 sq mi
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Mississippi State has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,575. Population has grown 28% since 2011. 87% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. At a median age of 19.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 26.0% is well above the national figure. 87% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 19.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
87% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Renter-heavy
14% owner-occupied
US average: 45%
Section 01

Population & growth

4,005
+28%vs 2011
vs 3,139 in 2011
2010 – 2024
1,827 / sq mi
+28%vs 2011
vs 1,432 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
19.7
−1%vs 2011
vs 19.8 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 20102024
3K3K4K5K5K201020202024Mississippi State
20245K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$33,575
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $34,267 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2015
$6,839
+21%vs 2011
vs $5,657 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
32.5%
−2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 35.3% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
26.0%
−6.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 32.1% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
0.484
+78%vs 2011
vs 0.272 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information2.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade1.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$308,000
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2018
$650
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $687 in 2011
US average: $853
14.0%
+14.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
78.3% rent
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
19.7%
US average: 30.9%
34.9%
+20.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.5% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic59.2%(1,859)
Black27.7%(871)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(85)
Asian8.9%(279)
Other1.4%(45)
Diversity Score70.4%(2,211)
2010
White, non-Hispanic67.4%(2,700)
Black26%(1,042)
Hispanic / Latino2%(80)
Asian2.7%(108)
Other0.9%(34)
Diversity Score58.2%(2,332)
58
−17%vs 2011
vs 70 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

87.4%
+18.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 68.5% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
50.5%
+8.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 41.9% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

9.1 min
+11%vs 2011
vs 8.2 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
65.1%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 65.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
2.1%
−8.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.6% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.6% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
7.5%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.1% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
23.1%
+7.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.3% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
1.3%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.4% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

32.0%
+11.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.8% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
41.4%
+8.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 33.1% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

45.1%
−5.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.7% in 2011
54.9%
+5.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.3% in 2011
6.4%
−2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
0.6%
−3.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.9% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mississippi State, Mississippi?

Mississippi State, Mississippi has about 4,005 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mississippi State, Mississippi?

The typical household in Mississippi State, Mississippi earns about $33,575 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mississippi State, Mississippi expensive?

In Mississippi State, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $308,000, and the typical rent is about $650 a month.

How educated are people in Mississippi State, Mississippi?

About 87.4% of adults age 25 and over in Mississippi State, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mississippi State, Mississippi?

About 26.0% of people in Mississippi State, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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