CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 208.05
Mississippi · Rankin County · 2,593 residents · 4.343 sq mi
Notable rankings
#31lowest young in MS27.0 yrs#66highest commute in MS37.6 min#85highest broadband in MS96.1%#88highest rent in MS$1,345TRACT SHAPE · Rankin County, MS
The short version
Population has grown 26% since 2020. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $156,900. At a median age of 27.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 36.9% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Younger
median age 27.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% 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
2,593
+26%since 2020
from 2,051 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
597 / sq mi
+26%since 2020
from 472 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
27.0
−10%since 2020
from 29.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Per capita income
$31,258
+4%since 2020
from $30,115 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.1%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 37.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
36.9%
+27.8 ptssince 2020
from 9.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.461
+16%since 2020
from 0.399 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade24%
Finance & insurance9.6%
Professional, scientific, technical9.6%
Information9.1%
Other services2.3%
Public administration2.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$156,900
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $134,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,345
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $956 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
16.2%
−30.9 ptssince 2020
from 47.1% in 2020
83.8% rent
Vacancy rate
9.4%
−8.1 ptssince 2020
from 17.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−10.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 42.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic65.8%(1,350)
Black31.4%(643)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(52)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(6)
Diversity Score58.5%(1,199)
2024
White, non-Hispanic35.5%(920)
Black59.6%(1,545)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian2.2%(57)
Other2.7%(71)
Diversity Score64.7%(1,679)
Diversity Score
65
+11%since 2020
from 58 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
15.8%
−18.6 ptssince 2020
from 34.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 98.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
37.6 min
+81%since 2020
from 20.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
96.4%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 90.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.3%
−8.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% 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
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
16.4%
+13.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.3%
−11.7 ptssince 2020
from 82.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.3%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
17.8%
−10.0 ptssince 2020
from 27.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
41.9%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 47.7% in 2020
Female
58.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 52.3% in 2020
Foreign born
2.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.8%
+16.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.1%
+8.7 ptssince 2020
from 87.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 98.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% 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 2,593 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $156,900, and the typical rent is about $1,345 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 15.8% 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 36.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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