North Central Region PUMA, MS

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2021 Population

118,031

0.352% 1-year growth

US Senator

Roger Wicker

Republican Party

US Senator

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

38.5

0.26% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

27.3%

0.929% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$35,825

3.68% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$86,600

0.348% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

40,641

0.133% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, North Central Region PUMA, MS had a population of 118k people with a median age of 38.5 and a median household income of $35,825. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of North Central Region PUMA, MS grew from 117,617 to 118,031, a 0.352% increase and its median household income grew from $34,554 to $35,825, a 3.68% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in North Central Region PUMA, MS are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (55.8%), White (Non-Hispanic) (41.1%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.11%), Other (Hispanic) (0.826%), and White (Hispanic) (0.386%).

1.88% of the households in North Central Region PUMA, MS reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.6% of the residents in North Central Region PUMA, MS are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in North Central Region PUMA, MS are Holmes Community College (1,514 degrees awarded in 2021), Mississippi Valley State University (378 degrees), and Academy of Hair Design-Grenada (17 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in North Central Region PUMA, MS was $86,600, and the homeownership rate was 66.5%.

Most people in North Central Region PUMA, MS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.6 minutes. The average car ownership in North Central Region PUMA, MS was 2 cars per household.

North Central Region PUMA, MS borders Panola, Tate, Coahoma, Tallahatchie, Tunica & Quitman Counties PUMA, MS, Lafayette, Monroe, Itawamba, Chickasaw & Calhoun Counties PUMA, MS, Starkville, Columbus & West Point Cities PUMA, MS, South Delta Region PUMA, MS, Madison & Yazoo Counties PUMA, MS, and Neshoba, Scott, Leake, Jasper, Smith & Kemper Counties PUMA, MS.

United States Mississippi

Population & Diversity

North Central Region PUMA, MS is home to a population of 118k people, from which 99.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 0.865% of North Central Region PUMA, MS residents were born outside of the country (1.02k people).

In 2021, there were 1.36 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (65.9k people) in North Central Region PUMA, MS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 48.6k White (Non-Hispanic) and 1.31k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in North Central Region PUMA, MS are Spanish (1,338 households), French (Incl. Cajun) (281 households), and Hindi (99 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

61,389

Women

52%

56,713

Men

48%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 118,102 inhabitants, with 48% men, and 52% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

99.6%

2021 Citizenship

99.6%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.6% of North Central Region PUMA, MS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in North Central Region PUMA, MS was 99.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in North Central Region PUMA, MS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in North Central Region PUMA, MS

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
65.9k ± 498
White (Non-Hispanic)
48.6k ± 246
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.31k ± 374

1.49%

Hispanic Population

1.76k people

1.49% of the people in North Central Region PUMA, MS are hispanic (1.76k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in North Central Region PUMA, MS as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
261 ± 396 people
India
216 ± 360 people
Philippines
92 ± 235 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Central Region PUMA, MS was Mexico, the natal country of 261 North Central Region PUMA, MS residents, followed by India with 216 and Philippines with 92.

Foreign-Born Population

0.865%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

1.02k people

0.718%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

844 people

As of 2021, 0.865% of North Central Region PUMA, MS residents (1.02k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in North Central Region PUMA, MS was 0.718%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in North Central Region PUMA, MS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
1,338 households (1.21%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
281 households (0.255%)
Hindi
99 households (0.0897%)

1.88% of the households in North Central Region PUMA, MS reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in North Central Region PUMA, MS was Spanish. 1.21% of the households in North Central Region PUMA, MS reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,435 ± 271
Gulf War (2001-)
879 ± 275
Gulf War (1990s)
635 ± 171

North Central Region PUMA, MS has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.63 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of North Central Region PUMA, MS employs 40.6k people. The largest industries in North Central Region PUMA, MS are Elementary & secondary schools (3,583 people), Construction (2,951 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,130 people), and the highest paying industries are Lawn & garden equipment & supplies stores ($114,263), Support activities for mining ($105,021), and National security & international affairs ($103,799).

Males in North Central Region PUMA, MS have an average income that is 1.43 times higher than the average income of females, which is $36,866. The income inequality in North Central Region PUMA, MS (measured using the Gini index) is 0.445, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

21,649

Women

53.3%

18,938

Men

46.7%

The workforce of North Central Region PUMA, MS in 2020 was 40,587 people, with 53.3% woman, and 46.7% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in North Central Region PUMA, MS.

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Occupations

40.6k

2021 Value

0.133%

1 Year growth

± 0.133%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in North Central Region PUMA, MS grew at a rate of 0.133%, from 40.6k employees to 40.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in North Central Region PUMA, MS, are Nursing assistants (1,379 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,351 people), and Cashiers (1,325 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of North Central Region PUMA, MS.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Mississippi (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

40.6k

2021 Value

0.133%

1 Year growth

± 0.133%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in North Central Region PUMA, MS grew at a rate of 0.133%, from 40.6k employees to 40.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in North Central Region PUMA, MS, are Elementary & secondary schools (3,583 people), Construction (2,951 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,130 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of North Central Region PUMA, MS, though some of these residents may live in North Central Region PUMA, MS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$35,346

Median earning men ± $2,261

$24,687

Median earning women ± $1,465

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($82,542), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($48,009), and Information ($45,701).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($45,970), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($35,625), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($35,369).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Mississippi. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Mississippi.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Mississippi to other states, or from other states to Mississippi.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Mississippi product (by dollars) was Pharmaceuticals with $30.9B, followed by Coal-n.e.c. ($28.9B) and Electronics ($11.2B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Mississippi products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$180B

2020 Value in Mississippi

$374B

Projected 2050 Value in Mississippi

108% growth

In 2020, total outbound Mississippi trade was $180B. This is expected to increase 108% to $374B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Mississippi trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Mississippi to other states, or from other states to Mississippi.

Most Common Trade Partners

Alabama
$24.4B
Louisiana
$10.7B
Tennessee
$10.7B

In 2020, the top outbound Mississippi domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Alabama with $24.4B, followed by Louisiana with $10.7B and Tennessee and $10.7B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Mississippi shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Mississippi went to Donald J. Trump with 57.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.1%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.611%).

Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith are the senators currently representing the state of Mississippi. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Mississippi is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for North Central Region PUMA, MS. Showing the available data for Mississippi.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (57.6%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.1%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.611%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Mississippi went to Donald J. Trump with 57.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.1%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.611%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Mississippi for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Mississippi

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Roger Wicker

Senator from Mississippi

Assumed office on December 31, 2007
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Trent Lott.

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Senator from Mississippi

Assumed office on April 9, 2018
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Thad Cochran.

Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith are the senators currently representing Mississippi.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Mississippi over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Mississippi

Mississippi is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Mississippi have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in North Central Region PUMA, MS awarded 1,909 degrees. The student population of North Central Region PUMA, MS in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2,480 male students and 4,507 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in North Central Region PUMA, MS are Black or African American (1,019 and 53.4%), followed by White (804 and 42.1%), Hispanic or Latino (32 and 1.68%), and Unknown (22 and 1.15%).

The largest universities in North Central Region PUMA, MS by number of degrees awarded are Holmes Community College (1,514 and 79.3%), Mississippi Valley State University (378 and 19.8%), and Academy of Hair Design-Grenada (17 and 0.891%).

The most popular majors in North Central Region PUMA, MS are General Studies (141 and 7.39%), Pre-Nursing Studies (135 and 7.07%), and General Business (116 and 6.08%).

The median tuition cost in North Central Region PUMA, MS for a public four year colleges is $7,048 for in-state students and $7,048 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in North Central Region PUMA, MS, the percentage of applicants admitted was 78.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 8.02%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 6,987 (35.5% men and 64.5% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 6,987 students enrolled in North Central Region PUMA, MS, 35.5% men and 64.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 3,882 records, of which 65.9% were women and 34.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Pre-Nursing Studies
135 degree-majors awarded
General Business
116 degree-majors awarded
General Studies
115 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in North Central Region PUMA, MS was Pre-Nursing Studies with 135 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in North Central Region PUMA, MS according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Holmes Community College
1,514 degrees awarded
Mississippi Valley State University
378 degrees awarded
Academy of Hair Design-Grenada
17 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Holmes Community College with 1,514 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 640 men were awarded degrees from institutions in North Central Region PUMA, MS, which is 0.504 times less than the 1,269 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 1,019 degrees mean that there were 1.27 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 804 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($7,048) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($810) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($2,400) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 1.03% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.821% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of North Central Region PUMA, MS in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (31.1k), Some college (21.9k), and Secondary Education (18.1k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in North Central Region PUMA, MS was $86,600 in 2021, which is 0.354 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $86,300 to $86,600, a 0.348% increase. The homeownership rate in North Central Region PUMA, MS is 66.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in North Central Region PUMA, MS have an average commute time of 26.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in North Central Region PUMA, MS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in North Central Region PUMA, MS is $35,825. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in North Central Region PUMA, MS was DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS with a value of $73,460, followed by Madison & Yazoo Counties PUMA, MS and Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS, with respective values of $71,565 and $68,405.

Housing

Property

$86,600

Median Property Value 2021

±$2,743

$28,602

Median Property Taxes

±$1,203

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In North Central Region PUMA, MS the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in North Central Region PUMA, MS compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

66.5%

Homeownership

2021

63.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 66.5% of the housing units in North Central Region PUMA, MS were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 66.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in North Central Region PUMA, MS compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in North Central Region PUMA, MS was DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS with a value of $73,460, followed by Madison & Yazoo Counties PUMA, MS and Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS, with respective values of $71,565 and $68,405.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in North Central Region PUMA, MS colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$35,825

Median Household Income

± $1,594

43k

Number of Households

± 1,476

In 2021, the median household income of the 43k households in North Central Region PUMA, MS grew to $35,825 from the previous year's value of $34,554.

The following chart displays the households in North Central Region PUMA, MS distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

0.445

2021 Wage GINI in North Central Region PUMA, MS

0.447

2020 Wage GINI in North Central Region PUMA, MS

In 2021, the income inequality in North Central Region PUMA, MS was 0.445 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.312% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for North Central Region PUMA, MS was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Central Region PUMA, MS in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in North Central Region PUMA, MS across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (87.3%)
Carpooled (7.89%)
Worked At Home (2.36%)

In 2021, 87.3% of workers in North Central Region PUMA, MS drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.89%) and those who worked at home (2.36%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

26.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in North Central Region PUMA, MS have a shorter commute time (26.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 5.21% of the workforce in North Central Region PUMA, MS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in North Central Region PUMA, MS compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in North Central Region PUMA, MS distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in North Central Region PUMA, MS have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

27.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in North Central Region PUMA, MS (31.4k out of 115k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in North Central Region PUMA, MS is Black, followed by White and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

87.8% of the population of North Central Region PUMA, MS has health coverage, with 32.2% on employee plans, 30.7% on Medicaid, 12.7% on Medicare, 10.9% on non-group plans, and 1.28% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Mississippi see 1860 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.59% decrease from the previous year (1890 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2031 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 543 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Mississippi.

1,860 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Mississippi

Primary care physicians in Mississippi see an average of 1,860 patients per year. This represents a 1.59% decrease from the previous year (1,890 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Mississippi in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.5% under 18 years, 19.2% between 18 and 34 years, 36.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.5% were men and 53.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

12.2%

Uninsured

32.2%

Employer Coverage

30.7%

Medicaid

12.7%

Medicare

10.9%

Non-Group

1.28%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in North Central Region PUMA, MS declined by 0.583% from 12.3% to 12.2%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in North Central Region PUMA, MS changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.