CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9503.04
Mississippi · Lafayette County · 2,536 residents · 1.553 sq mi
Notable rankings
#7highest foreign-born in MS15.6%#14highest WFH in MS21.5%#23highest home value in MS$370,000#25highest education in MS59.9%TRACT SHAPE · Lafayette County, MS
The short version
Census Tract 9503.04 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $64,763. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $370,000. At a median age of 27.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. 60% 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 27.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
60% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,536
+12%since 2020
from 2,268 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,633 / sq mi
+12%since 2020
from 1,460 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
27.9
+1%since 2020
from 27.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$64,763
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $52,949 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,293
+30%since 2020
from $27,135 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.2%
+22.7 ptssince 2020
from 24.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.3%
−13.5 ptssince 2020
from 32.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.433
−5%since 2020
from 0.454 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade7.6%
Information6.1%
Arts, entertainment, food4.3%
Finance & insurance3.3%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
Wholesale trade1.8%
Other services1.8%
Public administration1.8%
Education & health services1.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$370,000
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $235,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,034
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $845 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
40.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 41.3% in 2020
59.2% rent
Vacancy rate
34.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 34.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.9%
−15.3 ptssince 2020
from 40.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.2%
−9.0 ptssince 2020
from 43.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.7
+28%since 2020
from 4.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.7%(1,603)
Black11.9%(270)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian6.8%(155)
Other10.6%(240)
Diversity Score58.8%(1,334)
2024
White, non-Hispanic49.6%(1,259)
Black26.2%(664)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(138)
Asian7.9%(201)
Other10.8%(274)
Diversity Score83%(2,105)
Diversity Score
83
+41%since 2020
from 59 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
59.9%
−15.4 ptssince 2020
from 75.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.6%
−8.4 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
41.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 44.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
21.0 min
+75%since 2020
from 12.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
52.6%
−19.7 ptssince 2020
from 72.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 14.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
12.1%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% 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
26.7%
+8.3 ptssince 2020
from 18.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.8%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 65.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.1%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 11.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.6%
−12.2 ptssince 2020
from 59.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.1%
−13.5 ptssince 2020
from 62.6% in 2020
Female
50.9%
+13.5 ptssince 2020
from 37.4% in 2020
Foreign born
15.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 19.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.3%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
19.0%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 12.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.7%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 96.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 75.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.9%
+5.9 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 2,536 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 $64,763 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 $370,000, and the typical rent is about $1,034 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 59.9% 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 19.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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