CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 202.04
Mississippi · Lamar County · 4,583 residents · 15.107 sq mi
Notable rankings
#63highest education in MS47.7%#148highest rent burden in MS57.9%#161highest population in MS4,583#186highest home value in MS$220,800TRACT SHAPE · Lamar County, MS
The short version
Census Tract 202.04 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $64,486. Population has declined 8% since 2020. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $220,800. 48% 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
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,583
−8%since 2020
from 4,979 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
303 / sq mi
−8%since 2020
from 330 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.5
+11%since 2020
from 36.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$64,486
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $75,495 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,715
+7%since 2020
from $30,485 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.7%
−11.9 ptssince 2020
from 50.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.412
+9%since 2020
from 0.378 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.7%
Retail trade10.2%
Wholesale trade5.9%
Other services4.8%
Public administration4.8%
Finance & insurance4.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
Construction1.6%
Education & health services1.5%
Manufacturing0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$220,800
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $199,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$983
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $887 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 71.6% in 2020
25.6% rent
Vacancy rate
3.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.2%
+12.5 ptssince 2020
from 10.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.9%
+26.9 ptssince 2020
from 31.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+30%since 2020
from 2.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.1%(3,738)
Black22.5%(1,121)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(61)
Asian1.2%(59)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score48.2%(2,399)
2024
White, non-Hispanic70.8%(3,244)
Black20.2%(928)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(147)
Asian3.2%(145)
Other2.6%(119)
Diversity Score56.9%(2,608)
Diversity Score
57
+18%since 2020
from 48 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
47.7%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 41.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 91.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 11.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
21.5 min
−3%since 2020
from 22.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 78.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 13.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.5%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 74.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 10.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 34.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
56.3%
+9.5 ptssince 2020
from 46.8% in 2020
Female
43.7%
−9.5 ptssince 2020
from 53.2% in 2020
Foreign born
2.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
19.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 20.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 90.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 97.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% 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 4,583 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 $64,486 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 $220,800, and the typical rent is about $983 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 47.7% 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 10.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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