CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 6
Mississippi · Washington County · 1,992 residents · 1.393 sq mi
Notable rankings
#1lowest low broadband in MS#21 US21.1%#16highest rent burden in MS78.3%#19lowest low income in MS#533 US$20,721#38lowest low home value in MS#1171 US$63,800TRACT SHAPE · Washington County, MS
The short version
Census Tract 6 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,721. Population has declined 14% since 2020. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 33.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 51% less than the Washington County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
42% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,992
−14%since 2020
from 2,325 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,430 / sq mi
−14%since 2020
from 1,669 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.6
+11%since 2020
from 36.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$20,721
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $16,386 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,228
+38%since 2020
from $12,461 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
3.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
33.2%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 39.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.363
−23%since 2020
from 0.471 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information6.5%
Retail trade4.6%
Finance & insurance4%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$63,800
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$804
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $580 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
42.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 37.0% in 2020
57.7% rent
Vacancy rate
33.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 30.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 35.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
78.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 72.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
RELATED:See current rent listings in Census Tract 6 on RentDataNow
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic4%(92)
Black93.6%(2,176)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(39)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other0.6%(13)
Diversity Score15.3%(355)
2024
White, non-Hispanic3.5%(70)
Black95.5%(1,902)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(10)
Diversity Score10.9%(217)
Diversity Score
11
−29%since 2020
from 15 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
13.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 12.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
71.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 75.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
15.8 min
−9%since 2020
from 17.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.6%
−15.3 ptssince 2020
from 78.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
34.3%
+16.7 ptssince 2020
from 17.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% 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
34.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 32.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
0.0%
−20.3 ptssince 2020
from 20.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
27.5%
−13.3 ptssince 2020
from 40.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
62.0%
+24.7 ptssince 2020
from 37.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 26.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
56.8%
+11.9 ptssince 2020
from 44.9% in 2020
Female
43.2%
−11.9 ptssince 2020
from 55.1% in 2020
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.1%
−15.5 ptssince 2020
from 40.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.9%
−7.1 ptssince 2020
from 16.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
21.1%
−28.8 ptssince 2020
from 49.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 97.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% 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 1,992 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 $20,721 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 $63,800, and the typical rent is about $804 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 13.9% 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 33.2% 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