CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9502
Mississippi · Wayne County · 5,013 residents · 12.661 sq mi
Notable rankings
#37highest foreign-born in MS9.0%#101lowest low home value in MS$82,700#107lowest young in MS31.7 yrs#111highest population in MS5,013TRACT SHAPE · Wayne County, MS
The short version
Census Tract 9502 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,023. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $82,700. At a median age of 31.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% 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
5,013
Unchangedsince 2020
from 5,028 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
396 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2020
from 397 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
31.7
+2%since 2020
from 31.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$35,023
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $19,614 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,482
+28%since 2020
from $19,189 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.8%
+11.1 ptssince 2020
from 13.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.4%
−14.7 ptssince 2020
from 40.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.544
−11%since 2020
from 0.609 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade27.5%
Information15.4%
Wholesale trade8.1%
Other services8.1%
Public administration8.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
Manufacturing2.7%
Finance & insurance2.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
Construction0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$82,700
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $68,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$729
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $530 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.9%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 72.6% in 2020
33.1% rent
Vacancy rate
18.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 18.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.8%
−18.7 ptssince 2020
from 46.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.9%
+11.6 ptssince 2020
from 42.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
−32%since 2020
from 3.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic31.7%(1,593)
Black61.6%(3,097)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(328)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.2%(10)
Diversity Score64.5%(3,243)
2024
White, non-Hispanic23.1%(1,156)
Black66.2%(3,320)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(432)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.1%(105)
Diversity Score62.5%(3,135)
Diversity Score
63
−3%since 2020
from 64 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
−8.6 ptssince 2020
from 24.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 77.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.5%
−9.2 ptssince 2020
from 16.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
27.7 min
+1%since 2020
from 27.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.5%
+11.2 ptssince 2020
from 75.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% 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
1.8%
−11.4 ptssince 2020
from 13.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
8.0%
−9.3 ptssince 2020
from 17.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.9%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 43.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
14.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 15.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
54.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 53.3% in 2020
Female
45.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 46.7% in 2020
Foreign born
9.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.3%
−7.6 ptssince 2020
from 29.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
30.9%
+16.0 ptssince 2020
from 14.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 79.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 92.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% 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 5,013 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 $35,023 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 $82,700, and the typical rent is about $729 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 15.4% 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 25.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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