CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 5
Mississippi · Hinds County · 5,552 residents · 1.578 sq mi
Notable rankings
#25highest density in MS3,518/sq mi#41highest high poverty in MS#1629 US44.5%#51highest WFH in MS14.5%#62highest population in MS5,552TRACT SHAPE · Hinds County, MS
The short version
Census Tract 5 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,987. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $86,300. At a median age of 34.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 37% less than the Hinds County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,552
+7%since 2020
from 5,194 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,518 / sq mi
+7%since 2020
from 3,292 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
34.9
−23%since 2020
from 45.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$30,987
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $33,732 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,976
−8%since 2020
from $16,240 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
10.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 12.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
44.5%
+17.6 ptssince 2020
from 26.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.396
+4%since 2020
from 0.383 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information23.6%
Other services11.2%
Retail trade5.6%
Public administration5.3%
Finance & insurance3%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
Wholesale trade2%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$86,300
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $90,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,220
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $920 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
52.9%
−12.9 ptssince 2020
from 65.8% in 2020
47.1% rent
Vacancy rate
17.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 12.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
51.6%
+18.3 ptssince 2020
from 33.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.2%
−26.8 ptssince 2020
from 77.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+3%since 2020
from 2.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic0.4%(23)
Black95.7%(4,972)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(199)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score10.3%(533)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0.4%(23)
Black99%(5,495)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(34)
Diversity Score2.5%(141)
Diversity Score
3
−75%since 2020
from 10 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
15.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 18.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 88.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
18.4 min
+5%since 2020
from 17.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.3%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 77.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 18.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.5%
+10.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% 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
12.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.5%
−7.5 ptssince 2020
from 14.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 52.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 12.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
11.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 12.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.9%
+11.0 ptssince 2020
from 39.9% in 2020
Female
49.1%
−11.0 ptssince 2020
from 60.1% in 2020
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 16.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.6%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 21.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.7%
+13.5 ptssince 2020
from 80.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 97.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% 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 5,552 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 $30,987 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 $86,300, and the typical rent is about $1,220 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 15.6% 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 44.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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