CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9509
Mississippi · Leflore County · 4,838 residents · 1.414 sq mi
Notable rankings
#26highest density in MS3,421/sq mi#37lowest low broadband in MS#415 US59.5%#42lowest low income in MS#1069 US$24,954#42lowest young in MS28.1 yrsTRACT SHAPE · Leflore County, MS
The short version
Census Tract 9509 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,954. Population has grown 21% since 2020. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $72,800. At a median age of 28.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 29% less than the Leflore County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 28.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,838
+21%since 2020
from 4,001 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,421 / sq mi
+21%since 2020
from 2,830 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
28.1
−14%since 2020
from 32.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$24,954
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $19,398 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,109
+18%since 2020
from $11,117 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
12.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
39.4%
+7.8 ptssince 2020
from 31.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.456
−6%since 2020
from 0.486 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information23.8%
Retail trade15.7%
Finance & insurance2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
Other services1.3%
Public administration1.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
Construction0.8%
Wholesale trade0.8%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$72,800
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $46,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$758
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $569 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
34.5%
−10.1 ptssince 2020
from 44.6% in 2020
65.5% rent
Vacancy rate
27.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 31.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.4%
−7.8 ptssince 2020
from 20.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.8%
+24.2 ptssince 2020
from 25.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+21%since 2020
from 2.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic1.3%(51)
Black98%(3,920)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.7%(30)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5%(199)
2024
White, non-Hispanic1.1%(53)
Black98%(4,741)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.9%(44)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.9%(239)
Diversity Score
5
−1%since 2020
from 5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
16.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 78.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
20.8 min
+61%since 2020
from 12.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.2%
−11.7 ptssince 2020
from 91.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.1%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% 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
23.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 22.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
18.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 20.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 50.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.2%
+8.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.1%
+11.2 ptssince 2020
from 12.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 45.2% in 2020
Female
54.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 54.8% in 2020
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.7%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.3%
+7.8 ptssince 2020
from 12.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 14.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
59.5%
+29.6 ptssince 2020
from 29.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 99.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 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 4,838 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 $24,954 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 $72,800, and the typical rent is about $758 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 16.2% 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 39.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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