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Mississippi State

Mississippi · 4,968 residents · 2.192 sq mi
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Population has grown 40% since 2019. 76% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. At a median age of 19.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 40.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 19.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
76% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
41% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,968
+40%since 2019
from 3,542 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
2,266 / sq mi
+40%since 2019
from 1,616 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
19.6
+1%since 2019
from 19.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
3K3K4K5K5K201020202024Mississippi State
20245K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$6,959
+20%since 2019
from $5,802 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
64.0%
+7.5 ptssince 2019
from 56.4% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
40.7%
−13.6 ptssince 2019
from 54.3% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance0.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,106
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,139 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
41.0%
+21.2 ptssince 2019
from 19.8% in 2019
59.0% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic70.6%(2,500)
Black22.7%(805)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(136)
Asian1.3%(47)
Other1.5%(54)
Diversity Score56%(1,985)
2020
White, non-Hispanic71%(3,529)
Black20%(993)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(181)
Asian1.8%(90)
Other1.7%(85)
Diversity Score54.2%(2,690)
Diversity Score
54
−3%since 2019
from 56 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
75.5%
−9.8 ptssince 2019
from 85.3% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
55.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2019
from 59.6% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
9.8 min
−3%since 2019
from 10.2 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
49.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2019
from 47.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
31.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 30.3% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
33.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 35.1% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2019
from 26.9% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 41.1% in 2019
Female
59.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 58.9% in 2019
Foreign born
2.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 4.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 6.2% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mississippi State, Mississippi?

Mississippi State, Mississippi has about 4,968 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Mississippi State, Mississippi expensive?

In Mississippi State, Mississippi, the typical rent is about $1,106 a month.

How educated are people in Mississippi State, Mississippi?

About 75.5% 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 40.7% 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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