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Vicksburg

Mississippi · 23,856 residents · 33.017 sq mi
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Vicksburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,196. Population has declined 10% since 2000. Median home value is $91,100. The poverty rate of 27.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 35.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% 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

Total population
23,856
−10%since 2000
from 26,407 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
723 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 800 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.9
+5%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
20K22K23K25K27K1990201020202024Vicksburg
202421K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,196
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,466 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,773
+16%since 2000
from $16,174 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
27.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 23.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.481
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,100
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$585
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $445 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.3%
−22.1 ptssince 2000
from 56.4% in 2000
43.6% rent
Vacancy rate
11.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+41%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic37.4%(9,873)
Black60.2%(15,892)
Hispanic / Latino1%(274)
Asian0.6%(157)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.2%(16,167)
2010
White, non-Hispanic30.6%(7,301)
Black65.9%(15,715)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(409)
Asian0.9%(210)
Other0.5%(125)
Diversity Score58.5%(13,948)
Diversity Score
58
−5%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.1%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.5 min
+38%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.1%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Female
53.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.3%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vicksburg, Mississippi?

Vicksburg, Mississippi has about 23,856 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Vicksburg, Mississippi?

The typical household in Vicksburg, Mississippi earns about $29,196 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Vicksburg, Mississippi expensive?

In Vicksburg, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $91,100, and the typical rent is about $585 a month.

How educated are people in Vicksburg, Mississippi?

About 22.1% of adults age 25 and over in Vicksburg, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Vicksburg, Mississippi?

About 27.7% of people in Vicksburg, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Vicksburg, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Vicksburg, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,948 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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