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Port Gibson

Mississippi · 1,567 residents · 1.755 sq mi
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Port Gibson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,339. Population has declined 15% since 2000. Median home value is $68,000. The poverty rate of 31.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.0
US median: 37.2
Average education
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

1,567
−15%since 2000
from 1,840 in 2000
1990 – 2025
893 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 1,048 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
36.0
+7%since 2000
from 33.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Port Gibson
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,339
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,848 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$13,616
+5%since 2000
from $12,928 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
31.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 31.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.463
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information5.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$68,000
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$492
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $343 in 2000
US average: $853
27.1%
−44.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.0% in 2000
41.4% rent
18.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
32.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
46.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
2.2
+14%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic19.4%(357)
Black79.3%(1,460)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(13)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score41%(755)
2010
White, non-Hispanic14.4%(225)
Black84.2%(1,320)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(7)
Asian0.6%(9)
Other0.5%(8)
Diversity Score33.9%(532)
34
−17%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

27.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 24.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.3%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
15.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.7 min
+33%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
85.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 86.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
4.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
0.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
6.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
18.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

32.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 37.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
35.6%
−39.9 ptssince 2009
from 75.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

47.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
52.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
7.1%
−37.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Port Gibson, Mississippi?

Port Gibson, Mississippi has about 1,567 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Port Gibson, Mississippi?

The typical household in Port Gibson, Mississippi earns about $31,339 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Port Gibson, Mississippi expensive?

In Port Gibson, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $68,000, and the typical rent is about $492 a month.

How educated are people in Port Gibson, Mississippi?

About 27.3% of adults age 25 and over in Port Gibson, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Port Gibson, Mississippi?

About 31.4% of people in Port Gibson, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Port Gibson, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Port Gibson, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 243 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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

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