CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9502
Mississippi · Covington County · 2,195 residents · 5.053 sq mi
Notable rankings
#30lowest low education in MS6.4%#54highest foreign-born in MS7.7%#83highest high poverty in MS38.4%#106lowest low home value in MS$83,100TRACT SHAPE · Covington County, MS
The short version
Census Tract 9502 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,825. Population has fallen 16% since 2020, a loss of 424 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $83,100. The poverty rate of 38.4% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% 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
2,195
−16%since 2020
from 2,619 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
434 / sq mi
−16%since 2020
from 518 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
41.6
+24%since 2020
from 33.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$37,825
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $26,276 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,779
+23%since 2020
from $14,400 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
10.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
38.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 32.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.433
+4%since 2020
from 0.415 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.1%
Wholesale trade14.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.4%
Construction8.4%
Finance & insurance8.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
Information4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
Education & health services1.4%
Other services1.4%
Public administration1.4%
Manufacturing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$83,100
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $67,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$706
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $515 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
57.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 56.0% in 2020
43.0% rent
Vacancy rate
6.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
35.3%
−9.7 ptssince 2020
from 45.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
19.9%
−22.9 ptssince 2020
from 42.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
−14%since 2020
from 2.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic25.3%(662)
Black66.5%(1,741)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(216)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score60.9%(1,596)
2024
White, non-Hispanic35.2%(773)
Black38.4%(843)
Hispanic / Latino13.7%(301)
Asian0%(0)
Other12.7%(278)
Diversity Score86.7%(1,903)
Diversity Score
87
+42%since 2020
from 61 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
6.4%
−10.9 ptssince 2020
from 17.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 75.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
27.2 min
+8%since 2020
from 25.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.5%
−14.5 ptssince 2020
from 83.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
11.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.4%
+4.4 ptssince 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
4.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.2%
−8.3 ptssince 2020
from 14.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.7%
−8.2 ptssince 2020
from 55.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.2%
−7.2 ptssince 2020
from 17.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 21.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 48.6% in 2020
Female
53.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 51.4% in 2020
Foreign born
7.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 11.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 21.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 15.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
71.3%
+14.3 ptssince 2020
from 57.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.8%
−8.1 ptssince 2020
from 95.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.4%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% 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 2,195 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 $37,825 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 $83,100, and the typical rent is about $706 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 6.4% 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 38.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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