CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 7
Mississippi · Hinds County · 5,394 residents · 4.341 sq mi
Notable rankings
#50highest high poverty in MS#1945 US42.6%#59highest rent burden in MS67.8%#65lowest low income in MS#1818 US$28,933#69highest population in MS5,394TRACT SHAPE · Hinds County, MS
The short version
Census Tract 7 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,933. Population has declined 3% since 2020. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $81,300. The poverty rate of 42.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the Hinds County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% 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
5,394
−3%since 2020
from 5,584 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,243 / sq mi
−3%since 2020
from 1,286 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
35.0
+10%since 2020
from 31.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$28,933
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $35,605 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,197
+2%since 2020
from $15,950 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
14.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 18.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
42.6%
+12.8 ptssince 2020
from 29.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.467
+8%since 2020
from 0.433 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information19.4%
Other services5.9%
Public administration4.8%
Retail trade4.5%
Finance & insurance3.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
Education & health services2.7%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
Wholesale trade0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$81,300
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $63,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,273
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $923 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
54.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 50.6% in 2020
45.9% rent
Vacancy rate
13.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 14.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.1%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 17.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
67.8%
+13.4 ptssince 2020
from 54.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+58%since 2020
from 1.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic4.7%(263)
Black94.4%(5,272)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(49)
Diversity Score13.3%(742)
2024
White, non-Hispanic5.6%(301)
Black92.1%(4,968)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.3%(125)
Diversity Score18.5%(998)
Diversity Score
19
+39%since 2020
from 13 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 14.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.3%
−12.9 ptssince 2020
from 89.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
20.1 min
−19%since 2020
from 24.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 82.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.4%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 14.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% 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
10.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
20.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 18.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.5%
−13.4 ptssince 2020
from 66.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 16.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 20.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 42.3% in 2020
Female
53.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 57.7% in 2020
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.3%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 14.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 14.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 86.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 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 5,394 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 $28,933 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 $81,300, and the typical rent is about $1,273 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 14.2% 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 42.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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