CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 708.30
Mississippi · DeSoto County · 8,559 residents · 21.48 sq mi
Notable rankings
#1lowest low rent burden in MS#19 US0.0%#3highest population in MS#1263 US8,559#8highest rent in MS$2,214#39highest household income in MS$106,327TRACT SHAPE · DeSoto County, MS
The short version
Census Tract 708.30 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $106,327. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $345,900.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% 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
8,559
+10%since 2020
from 7,751 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
398 / sq mi
+10%since 2020
from 361 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
35.0
Unchangedsince 2020
from 35.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20249K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$106,327
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $107,708 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,453
+19%since 2020
from $35,801 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
78.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 74.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.350
+23%since 2020
from 0.284 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17%
Finance & insurance15.4%
Professional, scientific, technical15.4%
Information7.6%
Other services7.5%
Public administration6.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
Wholesale trade3.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
Construction2.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$345,900
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $264,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,214
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,614 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
92.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 92.6% in 2020
7.9% rent
Vacancy rate
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 15.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−15.9 ptssince 2020
from 15.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+32%since 2020
from 2.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.6%(5,707)
Black20.6%(1,598)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(150)
Asian1%(77)
Other2.8%(219)
Diversity Score51.8%(4,012)
2024
White, non-Hispanic51.9%(4,442)
Black35.1%(3,000)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(374)
Asian2.1%(184)
Other6.5%(559)
Diversity Score75.1%(6,432)
Diversity Score
75
+45%since 2020
from 52 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
30.2%
−8.2 ptssince 2020
from 38.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 97.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 12.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
23.5 min
+2%since 2020
from 23.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 80.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.8%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 11.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% 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
4.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 72.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 11.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 48.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 51.4% in 2020
Female
49.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 48.6% in 2020
Foreign born
2.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 11.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 93.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 98.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% 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 8,559 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 $106,327 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 $345,900, and the typical rent is about $2,214 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 30.2% 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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