CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9501
Mississippi · Sunflower County · 6,025 residents · 184.735 sq mi
Notable rankings
#26lowest low education in MS#1911 US6.1%#37highest population in MS6,025#73lowest low income in MS#1970 US$29,564#107highest high poverty in MS35.9%TRACT SHAPE · Sunflower County, MS
The short version
Census Tract 9501 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,564. Population has fallen 16% since 2020, a loss of 1,153 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $84,900. The poverty rate of 35.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 26% less than the Sunflower County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% 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
6,025
−16%since 2020
from 7,178 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
33 / sq mi
−16%since 2020
from 39 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
39.0
Unchangedsince 2020
from 38.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$29,564
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $22,487 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,614
+43%since 2020
from $8,116 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.6%
+8.8 ptssince 2020
from 13.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
35.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 39.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.438
−3%since 2020
from 0.450 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade9.9%
Wholesale trade9.5%
Other services6.4%
Information5.4%
Public administration5%
Finance & insurance4.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
Construction2.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$84,900
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $71,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$707
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $490 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
47.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 45.1% in 2020
52.9% rent
Vacancy rate
15.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 12.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 12.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.6%
+10.9 ptssince 2020
from 42.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
−10%since 2020
from 3.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic24%(1,725)
Black73.5%(5,279)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(138)
Asian0.1%(7)
Other0.4%(29)
Diversity Score50.1%(3,598)
2024
White, non-Hispanic29.3%(1,766)
Black65.2%(3,928)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(207)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.1%(124)
Diversity Score60.9%(3,671)
Diversity Score
61
+22%since 2020
from 50 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
6.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
66.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 65.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
19.9 min
−4%since 2020
from 20.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 82.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% 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
13.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 14.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
9.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
30.1%
+8.1 ptssince 2020
from 22.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.9%
−10.7 ptssince 2020
from 25.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 29.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
70.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 72.2% in 2020
Female
29.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 27.8% in 2020
Foreign born
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 18.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.9%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 13.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.6%
+13.7 ptssince 2020
from 64.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 99.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.1% 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 6,025 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 $29,564 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 $84,900, and the typical rent is about $707 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 6.1% 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 35.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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