CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 101.01
Mississippi · Forrest County · 6,603 residents · 40.43 sq mi
Notable rankings
#20highest population in MS6,603#26lowest low poverty in MS2.9%#46highest household income in MS$99,630#79lowest low rent burden in MS9.5%TRACT SHAPE · Forrest County, MS
The short version
Census Tract 101.01 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $99,630. Population has declined 5% since 2020. Median home value is $247,100. Poverty is rare here, at 2.9% of residents. Households here earn about 86% more than the Forrest County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% 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
6,603
−5%since 2020
from 6,955 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
163 / sq mi
−5%since 2020
from 172 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.8
+8%since 2020
from 37.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20247K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$99,630
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $75,859 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,340
+41%since 2020
from $27,854 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
70.7%
+19.2 ptssince 2020
from 51.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.9%
−10.2 ptssince 2020
from 13.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.292
−10%since 2020
from 0.324 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade14.1%
Information12%
Finance & insurance6.9%
Retail trade6.8%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
Other services3.8%
Education & health services2.5%
Public administration1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
Construction0.6%
Manufacturing0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$247,100
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $168,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$889
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $969 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
85.2%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 91.1% in 2020
14.8% rent
Vacancy rate
6.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
3.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
9.5%
−59.6 ptssince 2020
from 69.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
+12%since 2020
from 2.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.2%(5,929)
Black9.2%(640)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(305)
Asian0.8%(57)
Other0.3%(24)
Diversity Score32.9%(2,285)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.1%(5,420)
Black10.4%(688)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(44)
Asian3.8%(251)
Other3%(200)
Diversity Score39.1%(2,583)
Diversity Score
39
+19%since 2020
from 33 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
26.2%
−10.9 ptssince 2020
from 37.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 92.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 13.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
25.2 min
−19%since 2020
from 31.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.6%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 78.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% 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
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 72.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 14.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.7%
−11.9 ptssince 2020
from 48.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 46.8% in 2020
Female
51.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 53.2% in 2020
Foreign born
5.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 13.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 90.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 97.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% 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 6,603 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 $99,630 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 $247,100, and the typical rent is about $889 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 26.2% 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 2.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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