CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9
Mississippi · Harrison County · 3,120 residents · 2.198 sq mi
Notable rankings
#4lowest short commute in MS#169 US9.5 min#7lowest young in MS#731 US21.4 yrs#14lowest low poverty in MS2.1%#19highest broadband in MS99.1%TRACT SHAPE · Harrison County, MS
The short version
Census Tract 9 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $116,875. Population has fallen 19% since 2020, a loss of 713 residents. 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Renters pay a median $1,759 per month, above the US median of $1,442. At a median age of 21.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 96% more than the Harrison County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 21.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
61% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
1% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,120
−19%since 2020
from 3,833 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,419 / sq mi
−19%since 2020
from 1,744 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
21.4
+3%since 2020
from 20.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$116,875
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $85,000 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,247
+25%since 2020
from $23,387 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
78.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 76.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.324
−10%since 2020
from 0.360 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.5%
Construction5.5%
Information5.5%
Finance & insurance1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
Wholesale trade0.9%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,759
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,476 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
98.8% rent
Vacancy rate
15.7%
+13.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
8.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic54.3%(2,081)
Black20%(768)
Hispanic / Latino14.1%(540)
Asian4.7%(182)
Other6.8%(262)
Diversity Score79.8%(3,058)
2024
White, non-Hispanic55.4%(1,727)
Black11.6%(361)
Hispanic / Latino19.6%(611)
Asian2.5%(79)
Other11%(342)
Diversity Score78.7%(2,454)
Diversity Score
79
−1%since 2020
from 80 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
61.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 55.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.5%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 99.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
21.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 23.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
9.5 min
−23%since 2020
from 12.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
19.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 22.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
73.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 72.3% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.2% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
89.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 93.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 52.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
67.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 70.4% in 2020
Female
32.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 29.6% in 2020
Foreign born
4.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
38.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 37.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
99.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
84.1%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 89.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% 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 3,120 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 $116,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $1,759 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 61.4% 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 2.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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