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Mississippi

2,967,297 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 $37,881. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $96,500.

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Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,967,297
+4%since 2000
from 2,844,658 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
63 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 61 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.0
+7%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2.5M2.7M2.8M2.9M3.0M1990201020202024Mississippi
20242.9M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,881
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,330 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,977
+26%since 2000
from $15,853 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.474
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,500
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$648
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $439 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.7%
−31.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
30.4% rent
Vacancy rate
13.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+23%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic60.7%(1,727,908)
Black36.2%(1,028,473)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(39,569)
Asian0.6%(18,349)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.2%(1,739,667)
2010
White, non-Hispanic58%(1,722,287)
Black36.9%(1,093,512)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(81,481)
Asian0.9%(25,477)
Other1.4%(40,738)
Diversity Score65.6%(1,947,545)
Diversity Score
66
+7%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.6%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
+45%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.7%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
51.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.8%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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 2,967,297 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mississippi?

The typical household in Mississippi earns about $37,881 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mississippi expensive?

In Mississippi, the median home is worth about $96,500, and the typical rent is about $648 a month.

How educated are people in Mississippi?

About 19.5% of adults age 25 and over in Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mississippi?

About 21.2% 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 394,081 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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

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