CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 26
Mississippi · Harrison County · 4,689 residents · 1.139 sq mi
Notable rankings
#13highest density in MS4,117/sq mi#84lowest short commute in MS16.6 min#101lowest low education in MS10.5%#118lowest low income in MS$32,992TRACT SHAPE · Harrison County, MS
The short version
Census Tract 26 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,992. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $97,600. The poverty rate of 30.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the Harrison County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% 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
4,689
+12%since 2020
from 4,180 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
4,117 / sq mi
+12%since 2020
from 3,670 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
36.2
+14%since 2020
from 31.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$32,992
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $23,824 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,168
+47%since 2020
from $13,083 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
16.1%
+10.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
30.5%
−11.9 ptssince 2020
from 42.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.527
+23%since 2020
from 0.427 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
Retail trade3%
Other services2.7%
Public administration2.7%
Finance & insurance2.3%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
Wholesale trade1.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$97,600
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $84,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$915
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $880 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
31.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 28.5% in 2020
68.3% rent
Vacancy rate
7.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.6%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 26.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.4%
−16.3 ptssince 2020
from 69.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
−16%since 2020
from 3.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic21.6%(903)
Black73%(3,052)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(48)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.2%(177)
Diversity Score52.3%(2,186)
2024
White, non-Hispanic16.6%(779)
Black73.4%(3,440)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(25)
Asian0.3%(13)
Other9.2%(432)
Diversity Score53.2%(2,495)
Diversity Score
53
+2%since 2020
from 52 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
10.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 80.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
16.6 min
−29%since 2020
from 23.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.9%
−17.7 ptssince 2020
from 91.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
23.5%
+13.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
21.3%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 14.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 49.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.2%
−10.7 ptssince 2020
from 14.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
14.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 18.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
36.6%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 43.0% in 2020
Female
63.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 57.0% in 2020
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 21.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
20.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 20.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.5%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 72.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 98.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% 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 4,689 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 $32,992 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 $97,600, and the typical rent is about $915 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 10.5% 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 30.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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