CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9.02
Mississippi · Lowndes County · 2,519 residents · 1.356 sq mi
Notable rankings
#9lowest low income in MS#375 US$18,895#20lowest short commute in MS#1639 US13.7 min#25highest high poverty in MS#853 US50.9%#99highest old in MS47.8 yrsTRACT SHAPE · Lowndes County, MS
The short version
Census Tract 9.02 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,895. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $115,400. With a median age of 47.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 65% less than the Lowndes County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,519
+9%since 2020
from 2,320 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,858 / sq mi
+9%since 2020
from 1,711 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
47.8
−1%since 2020
from 48.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$18,895
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $17,378 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,311
−40%since 2020
from $30,663 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
10.1%
−18.0 ptssince 2020
from 28.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
50.9%
+13.6 ptssince 2020
from 37.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.574
−6%since 2020
from 0.611 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information33.3%
Retail trade20.1%
Arts, entertainment, food10.9%
Other services5.7%
Public administration5.7%
Wholesale trade5.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$115,400
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $149,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$848
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $801 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
33.4%
−11.0 ptssince 2020
from 44.4% in 2020
66.6% rent
Vacancy rate
21.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 24.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
46.6%
+17.9 ptssince 2020
from 28.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.3%
+11.2 ptssince 2020
from 45.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.1
−29%since 2020
from 8.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic47.2%(1,094)
Black48.8%(1,132)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(41)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.3%(53)
Diversity Score67.3%(1,562)
2024
White, non-Hispanic30.4%(766)
Black69.4%(1,749)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.2%(4)
Diversity Score53.2%(1,340)
Diversity Score
53
−21%since 2020
from 67 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
13.6%
−19.2 ptssince 2020
from 32.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.4%
−15.2 ptssince 2020
from 93.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.1%
−11.9 ptssince 2020
from 16.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
13.7 min
−37%since 2020
from 21.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
92.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 90.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.1%
+2.1 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
8.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
22.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 15.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
41.8%
−24.2 ptssince 2020
from 66.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.5%
+17.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.5%
−28.3 ptssince 2020
from 46.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
44.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 46.0% in 2020
Female
55.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 54.0% in 2020
Foreign born
2.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 13.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.6%
+8.4 ptssince 2020
from 15.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.3%
−14.8 ptssince 2020
from 25.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 75.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 99.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.1% 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 2,519 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 $18,895 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 $115,400, and the typical rent is about $848 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 13.6% 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 50.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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Lowndes CountyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024