CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 23
Mississippi · Hinds County · 2,434 residents · 1.067 sq mi
Notable rankings
#36highest WFH in MS16.1%#72highest density in MS2,281/sq mi#88lowest young in MS30.8 yrs#141highest high poverty in MS32.9%TRACT SHAPE · Hinds County, MS
The short version
Census Tract 23 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,703. Population has declined 8% since 2020. Median home value is $94,600. At a median age of 30.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 32.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the Hinds County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 30.8
US median: 38.9
Average education
33% 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
2,434
−8%since 2020
from 2,634 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,281 / sq mi
−8%since 2020
from 2,469 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
30.8
+11%since 2020
from 27.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$35,703
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $37,848 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,672
+53%since 2020
from $14,863 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.6%
+19.6 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
32.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 35.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.448
+11%since 2020
from 0.403 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.8%
Other services6.3%
Retail trade5.8%
Wholesale trade4.7%
Public administration3.5%
Finance & insurance1.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$94,600
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $71,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,107
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $858 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
38.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 36.3% in 2020
61.1% rent
Vacancy rate
18.8%
−6.9 ptssince 2020
from 25.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
7.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 54.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+40%since 2020
from 1.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic0.5%(13)
Black97.3%(2,564)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(57)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.5%(171)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(1)
Black96.2%(2,342)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(91)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.1%(221)
Diversity Score
9
+40%since 2020
from 6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
32.9%
+11.6 ptssince 2020
from 21.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 89.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
23.4 min
+8%since 2020
from 21.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 73.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.8%
−9.9 ptssince 2020
from 21.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.1%
+15.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% 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
4.6%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 11.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
19.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 23.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 65.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.4%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 30.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
38.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 39.7% in 2020
Female
61.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 60.3% in 2020
Foreign born
1.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 10.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 11.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 87.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 94.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% 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 2,434 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 $35,703 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 $94,600, and the typical rent is about $1,107 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 32.9% 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 32.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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