CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 708.21
Mississippi · DeSoto County · 4,645 residents · 3.128 sq mi
Notable rankings
#51highest rent in MS$1,477#52highest household income in MS$97,426#90highest broadband in MS95.9%#96highest per-capita income in MS$43,657TRACT SHAPE · DeSoto County, MS
The short version
Census Tract 708.21 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $97,426. Population has declined 12% since 2020. Median home value is $236,400.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% 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
4,645
−12%since 2020
from 5,290 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,485 / sq mi
−12%since 2020
from 1,691 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
43.3
+20%since 2020
from 36.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$97,426
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $77,440 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,657
+50%since 2020
from $29,035 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
74.4%
+19.1 ptssince 2020
from 55.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.292
−9%since 2020
from 0.322 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance20.9%
Professional, scientific, technical20.9%
Information13.3%
Retail trade11.7%
Wholesale trade6.1%
Other services3.3%
Public administration2.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
Manufacturing1.6%
Construction0.7%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$236,400
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $163,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,477
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,065 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
87.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 81.7% in 2020
12.5% rent
Vacancy rate
7.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 11.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.9%
+12.0 ptssince 2020
from 21.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+15%since 2020
from 2.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic61.4%(3,247)
Black29.5%(1,560)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(356)
Asian0.8%(40)
Other1.6%(87)
Diversity Score66.4%(3,514)
2024
White, non-Hispanic54.3%(2,523)
Black34.6%(1,605)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(346)
Asian3%(138)
Other0.7%(33)
Diversity Score72.4%(3,362)
Diversity Score
72
+9%since 2020
from 66 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
23.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 20.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 90.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
21.3 min
−2%since 2020
from 21.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 90.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% 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
0.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 71.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.4%
+10.0 ptssince 2020
from 21.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 50.2% in 2020
Female
50.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 49.8% in 2020
Foreign born
4.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 14.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.9%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 89.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 93.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% 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 4,645 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 $97,426 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 $236,400, and the typical rent is about $1,477 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 23.5% 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 6.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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