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STATE · ADMITTED 1817 · 2000 CENSUS

Mississippi

2,844,658 residents · 82 counties · 427 cities · 878 census tracts
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Mississippi has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,330. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $64,700. The poverty rate of 19.9% is well above the national figure.

MS
Section 01

Population & growth

2,844,658
+11%since 1990
from 2,573,216 in 1990
1990 – 2024
61 / sq mi
+11%since 1990
from 55 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.8
+8%since 1990
from 31.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2.5M2.7M2.8M2.9M3.0M1990201020202024Mississippi
20242.9M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,330
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,136 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,853
+64%since 1990
from $9,648 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.9%
−5.3 ptssince 1990
from 25.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$64,700
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $45,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$439
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $309 in 1990
US average: $602
72.3%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 71.5% in 1990
27.7% rent
2.1
−8%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Mississippi on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic63.5%(1,632,884)
Black35.6%(915,858)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(14,745)
Asian0.5%(12,706)
Diversity Score59.6%(1,532,931)
2000
White, non-Hispanic60.7%(1,727,908)
Black36.2%(1,028,473)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(39,569)
Asian0.6%(18,349)
Diversity Score61.2%(1,739,667)
61
+3%since 1990
from 60 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.9%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 14.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
72.9%
+8.6 ptssince 1990
from 64.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.8%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 5.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.4 min
−15%since 1990
from 19.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Section 02

Largest cities

1.Jackson141,196
2.Gulfport76,506
3.Southaven57,819
4.Hattiesburg48,802
5.Biloxi48,516
6.Olive Branch47,563
7.Tupelo38,087
8.Meridian33,370
9.Pearl28,864
10.Madison28,575
11.Oxford26,773
12.Horn Lake26,741
Frequently asked

How many people live in Mississippi?

Mississippi has about 2,844,658 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Mississippi?

The typical household in Mississippi earns about $31,330 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mississippi expensive?

In Mississippi, the median home is worth about $64,700, and the typical rent is about $439 a month.

How educated are people in Mississippi?

About 16.9% of adults age 25 and over in Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mississippi?

About 19.9% of people in Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 271,442 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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