CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 204.02
Mississippi · Lamar County · 4,656 residents · 34.842 sq mi
Notable rankings
#146highest population in MS4,656#158lowest low poverty in MS8.4%#179highest household income in MS$72,964#251highest per-capita income in MS$34,616TRACT SHAPE · Lamar County, MS
The short version
Census Tract 204.02 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $72,964. Population has declined 6% since 2020. Median home value is $183,200.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% 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
4,656
−6%since 2020
from 4,977 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
134 / sq mi
−6%since 2020
from 143 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
38.4
+4%since 2020
from 37.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$72,964
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $59,813 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,616
+40%since 2020
from $24,680 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.5%
+13.8 ptssince 2020
from 34.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.408
+9%since 2020
from 0.373 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance11.5%
Retail trade11%
Information10.3%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.8%
Other services4.5%
Education & health services3.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
Public administration3.6%
Wholesale trade3.2%
Construction2.2%
Manufacturing1.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$183,200
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $147,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,050
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $718 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
89.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 82.0% in 2020
10.7% rent
Vacancy rate
5.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.6%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 22.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 50.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
+2%since 2020
from 2.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(4,362)
Black5.5%(276)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(280)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.2%(59)
Diversity Score28.2%(1,403)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.1%(4,102)
Black7.1%(332)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(145)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.7%(77)
Diversity Score27.2%(1,266)
Diversity Score
27
−4%since 2020
from 28 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
23.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 18.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.3%
+8.1 ptssince 2020
from 85.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
28.5 min
+8%since 2020
from 26.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 86.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
+0.4 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
5.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.3%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 56.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.5%
−12.8 ptssince 2020
from 25.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 40.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 48.9% in 2020
Female
47.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 51.1% in 2020
Foreign born
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 9.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 17.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 14.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.9%
+12.7 ptssince 2020
from 74.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 95.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% 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 4,656 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 $72,964 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 $183,200, and the typical rent is about $1,050 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 23.9% 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 8.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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