CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9501
Mississippi · Bolivar County · 2,762 residents · 217.996 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 9501 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,932. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $63,900. The poverty rate of 46.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the Bolivar County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,762
−2%since 2020
from 2,821 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
13 / sq mi
−2%since 2020
from 13 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
37.2
−6%since 2020
from 39.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$28,932
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $26,359 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,977
−1%since 2020
from $16,060 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
11.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 11.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
46.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 46.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.475
−10%since 2020
from 0.526 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.4%
Finance & insurance16.2%
Professional, scientific, technical15.9%
Information8.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.9%
Manufacturing4.8%
Wholesale trade3.5%
Construction3.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
Education & health services0.3%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$63,900
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $72,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$685
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $552 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.9%
+12.1 ptssince 2020
from 55.8% in 2020
32.1% rent
Vacancy rate
12.9%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 19.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
40.3%
+15.0 ptssince 2020
from 25.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 51.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
−20%since 2020
from 2.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic10%(281)
Black87.8%(2,478)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(22)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other1.2%(35)
Diversity Score27.3%(770)
2024
White, non-Hispanic9.2%(253)
Black89.3%(2,467)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(26)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(16)
Diversity Score24.2%(669)
Diversity Score
24
−11%since 2020
from 27 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
16.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 13.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 75.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
30.0 min
+16%since 2020
from 25.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 79.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% 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
12.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 17.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
17.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 13.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
33.2%
−7.3 ptssince 2020
from 40.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.8%
−6.9 ptssince 2020
from 25.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 19.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
44.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 47.3% in 2020
Female
55.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 52.7% in 2020
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 18.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 16.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
74.0%
+20.2 ptssince 2020
from 53.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.8%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 99.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 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 2,762 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 $28,932 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 $63,900, and the typical rent is about $685 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 16.4% 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 46.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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