CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9800
Mississippi · Lowndes County · 1,293 residents · 6.906 sq mi
Notable rankings
#7highest education in MS72.3%#9lowest short commute in MS#692 US12.0 min#23lowest young in MS25.3 yrs#27highest broadband in MS98.4%TRACT SHAPE · Lowndes County, MS
The short version
Census Tract 9800 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $69,539. Population has fallen 23% since 2020, a loss of 396 residents. 72% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 25.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 29% more than the Lowndes County median. 72% 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
Younger
median age 25.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
72% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,293
−23%since 2020
from 1,689 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
187 / sq mi
−23%since 2020
from 245 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
25.3
+9%since 2020
from 23.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20241K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$69,539
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $66,528 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,000
+51%since 2020
from $22,511 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.2%
+13.2 ptssince 2020
from 35.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.361
+17%since 2020
from 0.310 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance7.8%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
Other services4%
Public administration4%
Retail trade3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
Manufacturing2.7%
Education & health services1.9%
Information1.6%
Construction0%
Wholesale trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,500
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,261 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
100.0% rent
Vacancy rate
16.8%
+13.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Renter cost-burdened
23.3%
−7.2 ptssince 2020
from 30.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic59.4%(1,003)
Black5.3%(90)
Hispanic / Latino22%(372)
Asian4%(67)
Other9.3%(157)
Diversity Score73.2%(1,237)
2024
White, non-Hispanic73.2%(946)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino12.6%(163)
Asian3.8%(49)
Other10.1%(130)
Diversity Score54.7%(707)
Diversity Score
55
−25%since 2020
from 73 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
72.3%
+20.5 ptssince 2020
from 51.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 15.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
12.0 min
+56%since 2020
from 7.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 78.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.5%
−7.1 ptssince 2020
from 11.6% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
85.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 82.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−9.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
60.9%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 53.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
56.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 52.0% in 2020
Female
43.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 48.0% in 2020
Foreign born
9.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
29.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 26.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 91.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% 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 1,293 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 $69,539 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $1,500 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 72.3% 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 6.3% 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