CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 205
Mississippi · Rankin County · 3,717 residents · 5.363 sq mi
The short version
Population has fallen 17% since 2020, a loss of 758 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 87.7% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,717
−17%since 2020
from 4,475 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
693 / sq mi
−17%since 2020
from 834 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.5
−6%since 2020
from 42.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Per capita income
$5,374
+37%since 2020
from $3,931 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Poverty rate
87.7%
+9.5 ptssince 2020
from 78.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Retail trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Information0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03
Housing
No data for the years selected.
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic39.2%(1,752)
Black56.4%(2,526)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(50)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.3%(147)
Diversity Score65.9%(2,947)
2024
White, non-Hispanic39.3%(1,462)
Black55.9%(2,076)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(34)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.9%(145)
Diversity Score66.5%(2,471)
Diversity Score
66
+1%since 2020
from 66 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
3.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
65.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 62.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
5.0 min
−58%since 2020
from 11.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
0.0%
−47.9 ptssince 2020
from 47.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−26.6 ptssince 2020
from 26.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
97.6%
+82.7 ptssince 2020
from 14.9% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
1.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
71.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 75.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 36.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
66.3%
−9.5 ptssince 2020
from 75.8% in 2020
Female
33.7%
+9.5 ptssince 2020
from 24.2% in 2020
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
83.2%
+14.3 ptssince 2020
from 68.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.7%
−7.1 ptssince 2020
from 10.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
English only at home
99.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 99.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% 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 3,717 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 3.7% 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 87.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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