CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 309
Mississippi · Madison County · 7,199 residents · 184.013 sq mi
Notable rankings
#11highest population in MS7,199#145highest rent burden in MS58.1%#197highest household income in MS$71,214#220lowest low rent in MS$743TRACT SHAPE · Madison County, MS
The short version
Census Tract 309 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $71,214. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $197,700.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.9
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
7,199
+13%since 2020
from 6,359 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
39 / sq mi
+13%since 2020
from 35 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
41.9
−11%since 2020
from 47.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20247K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$71,214
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $51,373 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,198
+10%since 2020
from $25,748 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.3%
+16.5 ptssince 2020
from 26.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 12.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.396
−19%since 2020
from 0.488 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.9%
Finance & insurance12.1%
Professional, scientific, technical12.1%
Information8.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
Manufacturing4.4%
Wholesale trade2.4%
Other services2.3%
Public administration2.3%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
Construction0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$197,700
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $159,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$743
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $647 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
93.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 88.8% in 2020
6.7% rent
Vacancy rate
16.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 12.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.0%
−12.6 ptssince 2020
from 32.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.1%
+31.8 ptssince 2020
from 26.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
−10%since 2020
from 3.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic27.7%(1,760)
Black72%(4,576)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(22)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score50.7%(3,224)
2024
White, non-Hispanic23.8%(1,716)
Black75.3%(5,424)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(26)
Asian0%(2)
Other0.4%(31)
Diversity Score46.9%(3,379)
Diversity Score
47
−7%since 2020
from 51 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
24.4%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 18.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 91.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
25.8 min
−11%since 2020
from 29.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.5%
−13.4 ptssince 2020
from 90.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.5%
+8.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% 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
6.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 12.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 65.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.2%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 26.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 52.9% in 2020
Female
52.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 47.1% in 2020
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.8%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 21.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.7%
+17.9 ptssince 2020
from 71.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 99.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% 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 7,199 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 $71,214 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 $197,700, and the typical rent is about $743 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 24.4% 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 12.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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