CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 202.05
Mississippi · Lamar County · 4,018 residents · 7.231 sq mi
Notable rankings
#28highest home value in MS$363,400#32highest per-capita income in MS$55,436#36lowest low poverty in MS3.4%#54highest education in MS49.0%TRACT SHAPE · Lamar County, MS
The short version
Census Tract 202.05 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $84,808. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $363,400. Poverty is rare here, at 3.4% of residents.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,018
Unchangedsince 2020
from 4,037 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
556 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2020
from 558 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
43.3
+2%since 2020
from 42.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$84,808
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $92,667 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$55,436
−15%since 2020
from $65,596 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.9%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 55.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.4%
−14.2 ptssince 2020
from 17.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.421
−27%since 2020
from 0.580 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services11.7%
Retail trade10.6%
Public administration9.3%
Information8.3%
Finance & insurance4.3%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
Wholesale trade2.1%
Education & health services1.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
Manufacturing1.2%
Construction0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$363,400
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $367,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,279
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,121 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 68.4% in 2020
28.6% rent
Vacancy rate
7.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.9%
−7.9 ptssince 2020
from 22.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.0%
+11.3 ptssince 2020
from 30.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.3
+8%since 2020
from 4.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.8%(3,062)
Black18%(726)
Hispanic / Latino3%(120)
Asian1.2%(49)
Other2%(80)
Diversity Score48.9%(1,973)
2024
White, non-Hispanic69.2%(2,782)
Black25.4%(1,022)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(24)
Asian0.6%(25)
Other4.1%(165)
Diversity Score56.8%(2,281)
Diversity Score
57
+16%since 2020
from 49 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
49.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 55.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 90.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
21.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 23.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
33.3 min
−11%since 2020
from 37.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.5%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 88.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% 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
1.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.9%
+14.5 ptssince 2020
from 52.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 17.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
54.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 54.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 48.0% in 2020
Female
53.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 52.0% in 2020
Foreign born
1.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.1%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.1%
−7.4 ptssince 2020
from 12.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.1%
+15.2 ptssince 2020
from 81.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 93.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% 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 4,018 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 $84,808 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 $363,400, and the typical rent is about $1,279 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 49.0% 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 3.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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