CITY · 2020 ACS
University
Mississippi · 4,696 residents · 0.704 sq mi
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The short version
Population has grown 15% since 2019. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below 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 100.0% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Younger
median age 19.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
17% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 2010 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.6%
Retail trade4.6%
Finance & insurance2.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
Other services2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2019
White, non-Hispanic83.5%(3,396)
Black10.9%(442)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(73)
Asian1.9%(77)
Other1.9%(79)
Diversity Score36.2%(1,474)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.6%(3,738)
Black11.2%(527)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(182)
Asian2.4%(112)
Other2.8%(132)
Diversity Score43.7%(2,051)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
100.0%
+50.0 ptssince 2019
from 50.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
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Frequently asked
How many people live in University, Mississippi?
University, Mississippi has about 4,696 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.
How educated are people in University, Mississippi?
About 0.0% 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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MississippiDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024