CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 20
Mississippi · Washington County · 1,082 residents · 6.376 sq mi
Notable rankings
#35lowest short commute in MS14.5 min#87highest high poverty in MS37.8%#92lowest low broadband in MS#1487 US68.9%#129lowest low home value in MS$86,500TRACT SHAPE · Washington County, MS
The short version
Population has grown 18% since 2020. Median home value is $86,500. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 37.8% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,082
+18%since 2020
from 917 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
170 / sq mi
+18%since 2020
from 144 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
44.4
+14%since 2020
from 38.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20241K
Section 02
Income & economy
Per capita income
$19,883
+1%since 2020
from $19,748 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 24.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
37.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 37.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.529
−3%since 2020
from 0.547 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance15.4%
Retail trade14.3%
Education & health services13.8%
Information12.9%
Wholesale trade10.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
Construction1.4%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$86,500
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $85,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$769
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $536 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.9%
+19.9 ptssince 2020
from 48.0% in 2020
32.1% rent
Vacancy rate
3.8%
−22.3 ptssince 2020
from 26.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.1%
−20.8 ptssince 2020
from 33.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.3%
+14.7 ptssince 2020
from 44.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic23.9%(219)
Black75.9%(696)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.2%(2)
Diversity Score45.9%(421)
2024
White, non-Hispanic9.1%(98)
Black90.8%(982)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.2%(2)
Diversity Score21%(227)
Diversity Score
21
−54%since 2020
from 46 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
26.4%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 20.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 89.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
14.5 min
−22%since 2020
from 18.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
91.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 89.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.1%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% 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
9.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
10.8%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 15.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.2%
−8.7 ptssince 2020
from 53.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
35.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 39.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.7%
−15.5 ptssince 2020
from 36.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
41.3%
−8.0 ptssince 2020
from 49.3% in 2020
Female
58.7%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 50.7% in 2020
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 27.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
68.9%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 62.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% 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 1,082 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $86,500, and the typical rent is about $769 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 26.4% 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 37.8% 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