CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 204.02
Mississippi · Rankin County · 5,258 residents · 22.408 sq mi
Notable rankings
#36highest rent burden in MS72.7%#78highest population in MS5,258#161highest rent in MS$1,199#227highest education in MS29.5%TRACT SHAPE · Rankin County, MS
The short version
Census Tract 204.02 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $63,829. Population has declined 11% since 2020. Median home value is $159,400.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,258
−11%since 2020
from 5,937 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
235 / sq mi
−11%since 2020
from 265 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
42.8
+21%since 2020
from 35.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$63,829
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $43,894 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,687
+45%since 2020
from $22,574 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.9%
+13.7 ptssince 2020
from 22.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.1%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 19.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.555
+21%since 2020
from 0.460 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.8%
Finance & insurance10.3%
Professional, scientific, technical8.1%
Retail trade6.3%
Wholesale trade5.5%
Other services3.4%
Public administration2.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
Education & health services2.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$159,400
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $142,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,199
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $978 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 76.6% in 2020
19.3% rent
Vacancy rate
9.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 22.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
72.7%
+22.3 ptssince 2020
from 50.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
−23%since 2020
from 3.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.7%(4,850)
Black11.9%(707)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(28)
Asian0.9%(54)
Other5%(298)
Diversity Score39.5%(2,344)
2024
White, non-Hispanic67.1%(3,526)
Black24.8%(1,304)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(62)
Asian0.3%(16)
Other6.7%(350)
Diversity Score60.5%(3,183)
Diversity Score
61
+53%since 2020
from 39 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
29.5%
+10.4 ptssince 2020
from 19.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 86.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
22.3 min
−10%since 2020
from 24.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 84.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% 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
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 59.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
29.4%
+12.5 ptssince 2020
from 16.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.5%
+15.6 ptssince 2020
from 27.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 47.8% in 2020
Female
48.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 52.2% in 2020
Foreign born
1.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 11.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 81.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 98.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% 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 5,258 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 $63,829 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 $159,400, and the typical rent is about $1,199 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 29.5% 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 19.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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