CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 27
Mississippi · Hinds County · 1,148 residents · 3.607 sq mi
Notable rankings
#13lowest short commute in MS#1064 US12.8 min#20highest education in MS61.7%#23highest broadband in MS98.6%#36lowest low home value in MS#1128 US$63,200TRACT SHAPE · Hinds County, MS
The short version
Census Tract 27 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,117. Population has fallen 17% since 2020, a loss of 236 residents. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 28.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 25.8% is well above the national figure. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 28.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
5% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,148
−17%since 2020
from 1,384 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
318 / sq mi
−17%since 2020
from 384 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
28.8
+3%since 2020
from 27.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20241K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$51,117
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $65,769 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,068
−4%since 2020
from $40,620 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.8%
+30.6 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.8%
−10.5 ptssince 2020
from 36.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.311
−7%since 2020
from 0.333 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information8.4%
Other services7.5%
Retail trade7.2%
Public administration5.9%
Wholesale trade2.9%
Finance & insurance1.5%
Education & health services1.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$63,200
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,315
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,115 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
4.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
95.3% rent
Vacancy rate
19.7%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 13.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−50.0 ptssince 2020
from 50.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.7%
+20.7 ptssince 2020
from 15.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.2
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic15.2%(211)
Black83.1%(1,150)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.2%(17)
Other0.4%(6)
Diversity Score35.8%(495)
2024
White, non-Hispanic18.4%(211)
Black79.7%(915)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(5)
Diversity Score41.3%(475)
Diversity Score
41
+16%since 2020
from 36 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
61.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 57.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 81.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
48.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 48.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
12.8 min
+12%since 2020
from 11.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
92.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 89.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% 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
10.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.2%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 61.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.5%
+14.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
65.1%
−19.2 ptssince 2020
from 84.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
35.9%
−8.0 ptssince 2020
from 43.9% in 2020
Female
64.1%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 56.1% in 2020
Foreign born
0.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 17.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 14.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.6%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 90.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 98.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.4%
+3.4 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 1,148 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 $51,117 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 $63,200, and the typical rent is about $1,315 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 61.7% 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 25.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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