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Vancleave

Mississippi · 5,592 residents · 43.143 sq mi
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Vancleave has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $68,561. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $172,400. Households here earn about 47% more than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,592
+14%since 2000
from 4,910 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
130 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 114 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.3
+23%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K5K6K6K1990201020202024Vancleave
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,561
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,034 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,603
+106%since 2000
from $14,349 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.9%
+20.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.5%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.4%
US avg: 10%
Information17.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$172,400
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,138
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $503 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
88.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 91.4% in 2000
11.3% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+25%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(4,448)
Black6.7%(331)
Hispanic / Latino1%(47)
Asian0.2%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.7%(920)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.9%(4,805)
Black4.2%(234)
Hispanic / Latino3%(166)
Asian0.5%(27)
Other0.9%(52)
Diversity Score21.3%(1,189)
Diversity Score
21
+13%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.9%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.5%
+16.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.9 min
+37%since 2000
from 23.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.3%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 77.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2011
from 11.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 57.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.3%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
50.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.1%
−74.4 ptssince 2013
from 85.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vancleave, Mississippi?

Vancleave, Mississippi has about 5,592 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Vancleave, Mississippi?

The typical household in Vancleave, Mississippi earns about $68,561 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Vancleave, Mississippi expensive?

In Vancleave, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $172,400, and the typical rent is about $1,138 a month.

How educated are people in Vancleave, Mississippi?

About 20.9% of adults age 25 and over in Vancleave, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Vancleave, Mississippi?

About 7.5% of people in Vancleave, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Vancleave, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Vancleave, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,363 residents, a change of about 73 percent over that period.

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