CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 306.05
Mississippi · Hancock County · 3,737 residents · 42.54 sq mi
Notable rankings
#79highest commute in MS36.5 min#125highest old in MS46.7 yrs#166lowest low broadband in MS73.5%#208lowest low rent burden in MS24.5%TRACT SHAPE · Hancock County, MS
The short version
Census Tract 306.05 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $69,492. Population has declined 8% since 2020. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $168,500. With a median age of 46.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,737
−8%since 2020
from 4,052 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
88 / sq mi
−8%since 2020
from 95 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
46.7
+5%since 2020
from 44.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$69,492
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $52,708 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,836
Unchangedsince 2020
from $33,839 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.0%
+8.4 ptssince 2020
from 40.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.8%
+11.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.475
−5%since 2020
from 0.501 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade13.8%
Retail trade13.2%
Information9.4%
Other services6.5%
Public administration2.6%
Finance & insurance1.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
Construction0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
Education & health services0.8%
Manufacturing0.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$168,500
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $158,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$742
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
86.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 91.4% in 2020
13.3% rent
Vacancy rate
14.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 18.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.5%
+24.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
−19%since 2020
from 3.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(3,938)
Black0.6%(24)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.1%(87)
Diversity Score6.9%(278)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(3,309)
Black1.2%(46)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(291)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.4%(91)
Diversity Score26.1%(977)
Diversity Score
26
+280%since 2020
from 7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
14.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 17.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 81.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
36.5 min
+27%since 2020
from 28.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 77.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 13.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% 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%
−6.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.2%
−7.8 ptssince 2020
from 58.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 11.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 38.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 45.7% in 2020
Female
51.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 54.3% in 2020
Foreign born
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 21.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
73.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 70.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 98.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% 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 3,737 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 $69,492 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 $168,500, and the typical rent is about $742 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 14.4% 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 17.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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