CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 602
Mississippi · Attala County · 2,234 residents · 202.393 sq mi
Notable rankings
#24lowest low density in MS11.04/sq mi#32lowest low rent burden in MS#1523 US0.0%#152highest commute in MS32.1 min#228lowest low home value in MS$101,600TRACT SHAPE · Attala County, MS
The short version
Census Tract 602 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $65,223. Population has fallen 26% since 2020, a loss of 804 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $101,600. Households here earn about 26% more than the Attala County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,234
−26%since 2020
from 3,038 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
11 / sq mi
−26%since 2020
from 15 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
39.3
+18%since 2020
from 33.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$65,223
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $58,125 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,599
+23%since 2020
from $20,805 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 33.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 14.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.389
−5%since 2020
from 0.408 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance14.5%
Retail trade13.9%
Professional, scientific, technical13%
Wholesale trade12.1%
Other services9.9%
Public administration9.9%
Information8.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.8%
Manufacturing3.6%
Construction2.2%
Education & health services1.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
Transportation & warehousing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$101,600
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $76,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
86.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 89.6% in 2020
13.8% rent
Vacancy rate
28.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 23.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 11.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−23.6 ptssince 2020
from 23.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.6
+18%since 2020
from 1.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic60%(1,822)
Black30.3%(921)
Hispanic / Latino9.7%(295)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score67.4%(2,047)
2024
White, non-Hispanic66.2%(1,479)
Black20%(447)
Hispanic / Latino12.1%(271)
Asian0.9%(21)
Other0.7%(16)
Diversity Score63.4%(1,415)
Diversity Score
63
−6%since 2020
from 67 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
15.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 18.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.8%
+11.9 ptssince 2020
from 81.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
32.1 min
−12%since 2020
from 36.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.6%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 82.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 15.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% 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
16.9%
+7.8 ptssince 2020
from 9.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 56.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.8%
−11.2 ptssince 2020
from 21.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.2%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 24.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 49.1% in 2020
Female
54.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 50.9% in 2020
Foreign born
0.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 24.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 11.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 78.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.8%
+9.8 ptssince 2020
from 90.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−9.8 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% 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 2,234 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 $65,223 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 $101,600.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 15.6% 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 12.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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