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Mississippi · 4,202 residents · 0.704 sq mi
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Population has declined 15% since 2011. 54% 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 100.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 19.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 45%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,202
−15%vs 2011
vs 4,919 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
5,969 / sq mi
−15%vs 2011
vs 6,987 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
19.7
+3%vs 2011
vs 19.2 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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20245K
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Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$2,621
+20%vs 2011
vs $2,185 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information24.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food5.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade2.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
0.0%
94.3% rent
Vacancy rate
81.8%
−18.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
US average: 46.8%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic79.9%(3,930)
Black15.3%(753)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(60)
Asian2.4%(116)
Other1.2%(60)
Diversity Score42.2%(2,075)
2010
White, non-Hispanic77.4%(3,253)
Black15.1%(635)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(109)
Asian3.5%(145)
Other1%(43)
Diversity Score46.4%(1,948)
Diversity Score
46
+10%vs 2011
vs 42 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.4%
−23.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 78.2% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
45.0%
−23.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 68.8% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.0 min
+17%vs 2011
vs 15.4 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
53.2%
+2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.1% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.4% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.5%
−3.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.6% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
38.9%
+4.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 34.9% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.4%
−2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.1% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
100.0%
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
25.4%
+2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.6% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.9%
−7.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.1% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.1%
−3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 43.1% in 2011
Female
59.9%
+3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 56.9% in 2011
Foreign born
4.8%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.9% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in University, Mississippi?

University, Mississippi has about 4,202 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in University, Mississippi?

About 54.4% of adults age 25 and over in University, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in University, Mississippi?

About 100.0% of people in University, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

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