CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 706.10
Mississippi · DeSoto County · 2,124 residents · 1.817 sq mi
Notable rankings
#34highest rent in MS$1,640#89highest rent burden in MS62.9%#137highest old in MS46.1 yrs#165lowest low income in MS$37,422TRACT SHAPE · DeSoto County, MS
The short version
Census Tract 706.10 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,422. Population has fallen 32% since 2020, a loss of 1,013 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $201,900. With a median age of 46.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 26.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 56% less than the DeSoto County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,124
−32%since 2020
from 3,137 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,169 / sq mi
−32%since 2020
from 1,726 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
46.1
+31%since 2020
from 35.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$37,422
−41%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $51,923 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,206
+18%since 2020
from $29,947 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 38.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.2%
+17.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.490
+29%since 2020
from 0.380 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance10%
Professional, scientific, technical10%
Retail trade6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3%
Other services1.5%
Information0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$201,900
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $124,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,640
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $970 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
45.6%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 39.6% in 2020
54.4% rent
Vacancy rate
6.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
37.2%
+29.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.9%
+11.7 ptssince 2020
from 51.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.4
+125%since 2020
from 2.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic43.8%(1,374)
Black49.5%(1,554)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(104)
Asian1.5%(48)
Other1.8%(57)
Diversity Score70.1%(2,200)
2024
White, non-Hispanic59.7%(1,267)
Black29.3%(623)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(100)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.3%(134)
Diversity Score69%(1,465)
Diversity Score
69
−2%since 2020
from 70 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
24.8%
+12.8 ptssince 2020
from 12.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.1%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 94.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.1%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
21.4 min
−3%since 2020
from 22.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
89.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 87.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% 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
2.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.5%
−12.7 ptssince 2020
from 83.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.5%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 10.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
51.6%
+10.9 ptssince 2020
from 40.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
43.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 41.6% in 2020
Female
57.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 58.4% in 2020
Foreign born
2.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.8%
−7.0 ptssince 2020
from 91.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 95.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.3%
−0.7 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 2,124 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 $37,422 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 $201,900, and the typical rent is about $1,640 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 24.8% 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 26.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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