CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 8
Mississippi · Adams County · 3,388 residents · 143.778 sq mi
Notable rankings
#95highest high poverty in MS36.9%#119lowest low density in MS23.56/sq mi#153lowest low rent burden in MS20.8%#269lowest low income in MS$44,025TRACT SHAPE · Adams County, MS
The short version
Census Tract 8 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,025. Population has grown 24% since 2020. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $138,000. The poverty rate of 36.9% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,388
+24%since 2020
from 2,737 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
24 / sq mi
+24%since 2020
from 19 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
42.0
−23%since 2020
from 54.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$44,025
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $35,881 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,262
−24%since 2020
from $29,371 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 25.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
36.9%
+10.3 ptssince 2020
from 26.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.551
−2%since 2020
from 0.560 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance9.4%
Information6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
Other services5.4%
Public administration5.4%
Wholesale trade4.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
Education & health services2.8%
Retail trade2.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$138,000
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $127,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$852
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $670 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.9%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 72.3% in 2020
21.1% rent
Vacancy rate
22.2%
−8.0 ptssince 2020
from 30.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 14.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.8%
−8.5 ptssince 2020
from 29.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
−12%since 2020
from 3.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic36.5%(998)
Black59%(1,614)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1%(27)
Other3.6%(98)
Diversity Score64.7%(1,772)
2024
White, non-Hispanic38.5%(1,305)
Black56.5%(1,913)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(26)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.3%(144)
Diversity Score66.4%(2,249)
Diversity Score
66
+3%since 2020
from 65 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
22.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 21.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.4%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 83.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
21.3 min
−15%since 2020
from 25.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
94.2%
+16.1 ptssince 2020
from 78.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2020
from 13.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
8.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
42.0%
−14.7 ptssince 2020
from 56.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
33.9%
+16.6 ptssince 2020
from 17.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 38.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 47.1% in 2020
Female
47.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 52.9% in 2020
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.6%
−9.2 ptssince 2020
from 12.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 14.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.4%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 17.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.0%
+12.1 ptssince 2020
from 71.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 3,388 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $44,025 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $138,000, and the typical rent is about $852 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 22.0% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 36.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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