CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 201.02
Mississippi · Lamar County · 7,994 residents · 77.456 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 201.02 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $83,955. Population has grown 17% since 2020. Median home value is $258,000.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% 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
7,994
+17%since 2020
from 6,817 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
103 / sq mi
+17%since 2020
from 88 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
42.6
−1%since 2020
from 42.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20248K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$83,955
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $72,344 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,586
−3%since 2020
from $46,827 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.6%
+13.2 ptssince 2020
from 49.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.7%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.486
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.487 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.7%
Information8.6%
Finance & insurance7%
Other services5.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
Public administration4.1%
Wholesale trade3.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
Education & health services1.5%
Manufacturing1.5%
Construction0.8%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$258,000
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $183,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,134
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,322 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
93.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 91.0% in 2020
6.5% rent
Vacancy rate
4.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 10.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 26.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+21%since 2020
from 2.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.9%(5,650)
Black14.8%(1,012)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian2.2%(153)
Other0%(2)
Diversity Score36.3%(2,476)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.1%(6,322)
Black16.7%(1,333)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(147)
Asian0.8%(67)
Other1.6%(125)
Diversity Score43.3%(3,458)
Diversity Score
43
+19%since 2020
from 36 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
28.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 32.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 95.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
25.9 min
−7%since 2020
from 27.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 78.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 18.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.1% 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
1.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 73.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 40.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 43.0% in 2020
Female
51.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 57.0% in 2020
Foreign born
1.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.2%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 11.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 18.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
75.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 75.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 98.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.4%
+0.4 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 7,994 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 $83,955 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 $258,000, and the typical rent is about $1,134 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 28.1% 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 8.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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