CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 15
Mississippi · Washington County · 4,188 residents · 258.438 sq mi
Notable rankings
#27lowest low broadband in MS#291 US56.0%#70lowest low density in MS16.21/sq mi#139lowest low rent burden in MS19.5%#228highest population in MS4,188TRACT SHAPE · Washington County, MS
The short version
Census Tract 15 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,750. Population has declined 3% since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $116,700. Households here earn about 39% more than the Washington County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,188
−3%since 2020
from 4,328 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
16 / sq mi
−3%since 2020
from 17 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
41.2
+8%since 2020
from 38.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$58,750
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $38,817 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,266
+20%since 2020
from $26,817 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 29.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.3%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 22.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.473
−10%since 2020
from 0.524 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.9%
Construction9.9%
Information9.1%
Finance & insurance8.8%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
Transportation & warehousing6.3%
Other services5.2%
Wholesale trade2.8%
Education & health services2.1%
Public administration0.7%
Manufacturing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$116,700
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $69,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$761
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $606 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 75.0% in 2020
19.7% rent
Vacancy rate
14.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 18.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.1%
−11.0 ptssince 2020
from 22.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
19.5%
−12.2 ptssince 2020
from 31.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
+10%since 2020
from 1.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.9%(3,456)
Black13.1%(567)
Hispanic / Latino5%(216)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.1%(89)
Diversity Score42.8%(1,852)
2024
White, non-Hispanic70.4%(2,948)
Black15.8%(663)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(256)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.7%(321)
Diversity Score58.7%(2,460)
Diversity Score
59
+37%since 2020
from 43 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
26.0%
+8.9 ptssince 2020
from 17.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 79.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
27.4 min
+32%since 2020
from 20.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 89.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% 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
3.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 58.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 34.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 50.5% in 2020
Female
50.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 49.5% in 2020
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 17.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.4%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 16.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
56.0%
−6.2 ptssince 2020
from 62.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 98.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.0%
+3.5 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 4,188 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 $58,750 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 $116,700, and the typical rent is about $761 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 26.0% 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 16.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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Washington CountyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024