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Census Tract 9505

Mississippi · Simpson County · 4,115 residents · 8.684 sq mi
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The short version

Census Tract 9505 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,262. Population has declined 5% since 2020. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $146,400. The poverty rate of 32.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,115
−5%since 2020
from 4,336 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
474 / sq mi
−5%since 2020
from 499 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
38.1
−10%since 2020
from 42.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
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20244K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,262
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $40,313 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,737
+6%since 2020
from $21,460 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.2%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 27.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
32.6%
+11.0 ptssince 2020
from 21.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.489
+2%since 2020
from 0.480 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information19.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade18.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade9.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$146,400
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $88,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$771
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $611 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
54.1%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 60.1% in 2020
45.9% rent
Vacancy rate
13.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 17.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 13.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.5%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 51.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+52%since 2020
from 2.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2020
White, non-Hispanic58.4%(2,531)
Black39.9%(1,732)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(66)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.2%(7)
Diversity Score62.4%(2,707)
2024
White, non-Hispanic40.7%(1,675)
Black52.3%(2,151)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(274)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(15)
Diversity Score69.6%(2,863)
Diversity Score
70
+11%since 2020
from 62 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
73.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 73.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+4%since 2020
from 24.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 78.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
21.4%
+9.4 ptssince 2020
from 12.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% 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
10.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 9.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 54.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
15.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 20.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
−8.1 ptssince 2020
from 54.0% in 2020
Female
54.0%
+8.1 ptssince 2020
from 46.0% in 2020
Foreign born
4.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.8%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 20.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
18.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 18.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.6%
+26.3 ptssince 2020
from 57.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 98.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in this census tract?

this census tract has about 4,115 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 $44,262 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 $146,400, and the typical rent is about $771 a month.

How educated are people in this census tract?

About 8.5% 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 32.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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