CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 501
Mississippi · Newton County · 3,048 residents · 134.093 sq mi
Notable rankings
#24lowest low rent in MS#476 US$476#106highest foreign-born in MS5.8%#111lowest low density in MS22.73/sq mi#158lowest low rent burden in MS21.3%TRACT SHAPE · Newton County, MS
The short version
Census Tract 501 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,077. Population has declined 4% since 2020. Median home value is $102,800.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% 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
3,048
−4%since 2020
from 3,184 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
23 / sq mi
−4%since 2020
from 24 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
43.6
+4%since 2020
from 42.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$58,077
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $52,997 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,576
+11%since 2020
from $27,545 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 33.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.9%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 16.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.409
−1%since 2020
from 0.412 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.6%
Construction15.6%
Information13.5%
Retail trade10.7%
Finance & insurance3.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
Wholesale trade1.7%
Other services0.7%
Public administration0.7%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$102,800
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $81,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
89.7%
+9.6 ptssince 2020
from 80.1% in 2020
10.3% rent
Vacancy rate
15.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 19.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 13.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
21.3%
+14.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
+15%since 2020
from 1.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(2,827)
Black5.5%(175)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(141)
Asian1.3%(41)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score25.8%(822)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.9%(2,588)
Black5.9%(179)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(146)
Asian1%(32)
Other3.4%(103)
Diversity Score34%(1,037)
Diversity Score
34
+32%since 2020
from 26 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
27.4%
+13.2 ptssince 2020
from 14.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 88.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.2%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
30.1 min
+9%since 2020
from 27.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 77.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
10.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 12.0% 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
7.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 55.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.6%
+11.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 43.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
44.8%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 50.4% in 2020
Female
55.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 49.6% in 2020
Foreign born
5.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 21.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 12.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.8%
+15.5 ptssince 2020
from 66.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 95.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% 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 3,048 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 $58,077 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 $102,800.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 27.4% 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 10.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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Census Tract 504Census Tract 505Census Tract 502Census Tract 503.01Census Tract 503.02DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024