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Port Gibson

Mississippi · 1,269 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 $26,382. Population has fallen 31% since 2000, a loss of 571 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $82,200. The poverty rate of 34.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

1,269
−31%since 2000
from 1,840 in 2000
1990 – 2025
723 / sq mi
−31%since 2000
from 1,048 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
39.7
+18%since 2000
from 33.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Port Gibson
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,382
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,848 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$36,606
+183%since 2000
from $12,928 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
34.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 31.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.6%
US avg: 10%
Information5.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services0.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

$82,200
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
$413
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $343 in 2000
US average: $1,124
54.8%
−17.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.0% in 2000
45.2% rent
3.1
+63%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic9.6%(122)
Black88.4%(1,122)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score22.9%(291)
23
−44%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

31.7%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 24.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
11.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.0 min
+1%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
89.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 86.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
12.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

14.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2011
from 11.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
43.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 43.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
41.0%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 75.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

44.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
55.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
16.8%
−62.2 ptssince 2013
from 79.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Port Gibson, Mississippi?

Port Gibson, Mississippi has about 1,269 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Port Gibson, Mississippi earns about $26,382 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 $82,200, and the typical rent is about $413 a month.

How educated are people in Port Gibson, Mississippi?

About 31.7% 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 34.6% 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 541 residents, a change of about -30 percent over that period.

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

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