Port Gibson, MS

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Port Gibson Overview

1,165
TOTAL POPULATION
460
MALE POPULATION
705
FEMALE POPULATION
65.25
MALES / 100 FEMALES
153.26
FEMALES / 100 MALES
47.3
MEDIAN AGE
3.7
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.2
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$40,134
PER CAPITA INCOME
$36,250
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$24,773
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
0.74
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
462
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
46.7%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
20.8%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Port Gibson Zip Codes

Port Gibson Area Codes

Race in Port Gibson

The most populous races in Port Gibson are Black / African American (986 | 84.6%), White / Caucasian (107 | 9.2%), and Two or more Races (72 | 6.2%).
Race in Port Gibson
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American98684.6%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino40.3%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian1079.2%
Two or more Races726.2%
Some other Race00.0%
Total1,165100.0%

Ancestry in Port Gibson

The most populous ancestries reported in Port Gibson are Cherokee (53 | 4.5%), Irish (30 | 2.6%), American (26 | 2.2%), Subsaharan African (24 | 2.1%), and Scottish (22 | 1.9%), together accounting for 13.3% of all Port Gibson residents.
Ancestry in Port Gibson
Ancestry# Population% Population
African181.5%
American262.2%
Cherokee534.5%
English90.8%
German80.7%
Ghanaian60.5%
Irish302.6%
Italian40.3%
Russian100.9%
Scottish221.9%
Spanish40.3%
Subsaharan African242.1%
Ukrainian50.4%
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Immigrants in Port Gibson

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Port Gibson came from Africa (6 | 0.5%), Ghana (6 | 0.5%), Western Africa (6 | 0.5%), Eastern Europe (5 | 0.4%), and Europe (5 | 0.4%), together accounting for 2.4% of all Port Gibson residents.
Immigrants in Port Gibson
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa60.5%
Eastern Europe50.4%
Europe50.4%
Ghana60.5%
Ukraine50.4%
Western Africa60.5%
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Sex and Age in Port Gibson

Sex and Age in Port Gibson

The most populous age groups in Port Gibson are 50 to 54 Years (65 | 14.1%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (95 | 13.5%) for women.
Sex and Age in Port Gibson
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years51 (11.1%)39 (5.5%)
5 to 9 Years8 (1.7%)45 (6.4%)
10 to 14 Years8 (1.7%)16 (2.3%)
15 to 19 Years31 (6.7%)28 (4.0%)
20 to 24 Years44 (9.6%)95 (13.5%)
25 to 29 Years37 (8.0%)50 (7.1%)
30 to 34 Years8 (1.7%)2 (0.3%)
35 to 39 Years46 (10.0%)17 (2.4%)
40 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)45 (6.4%)
45 to 49 Years3 (0.6%)31 (4.4%)
50 to 54 Years65 (14.1%)29 (4.1%)
55 to 59 Years9 (2.0%)40 (5.7%)
60 to 64 Years57 (12.4%)77 (10.9%)
65 to 69 Years46 (10.0%)47 (6.7%)
70 to 74 Years31 (6.7%)59 (8.4%)
75 to 79 Years7 (1.5%)22 (3.1%)
80 to 84 Years2 (0.4%)41 (5.8%)
85 Years and over7 (1.5%)22 (3.1%)
Total460 (100.0%)705 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Port Gibson

Median Family Size in Port Gibson

The median family size in Port Gibson is 3.68 persons per family, with single female/mother families (97 | 43.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4.84 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (125 | 55.8%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.78 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Port Gibson
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple125 (55.8%)2.78
Single Male/Father2 (0.9%)4.50
Single Female/Mother97 (43.3%)4.84
Total Families224 (100.0%)3.68

Median Household Size in Port Gibson

The median household size in Port Gibson is 2.24 persons per household, with single male/father households (2 | 0.4%) accounting for the largest median household size of 5 persons per household. non-family households (296 | 56.9%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.15 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Port Gibson
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple125 (24.0%)2.78
Single Male/Father2 (0.4%)5.00
Single Female/Mother97 (18.6%)4.84
Non-family296 (56.9%)1.15
Total Households520 (100.0%)2.24

Household Size by Marriage Status in Port Gibson

Out of a total of 520 households in Port Gibson, 224 (43.1%) are family households, while 296 (56.9%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 141, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 285.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Port Gibson
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-285 (54.8%)
2-Person Households141 (27.1%)11 (2.1%)
3-Person Households51 (9.8%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households26 (5.0%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households2 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households4 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total224 (43.1%)296 (56.9%)

Female Fertility in Port Gibson

Fertility by Age in Port Gibson

Average fertility rate in Port Gibson is 28.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 54.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Port Gibson
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years8 (100.0%)54.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total8 (100.0%)28.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Port Gibson

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Port Gibson
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)

Fertility by Education in Port Gibson

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Port Gibson
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma2 (25.0%)333.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree6 (75.0%)125.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total8 (100.0%)28.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Port Gibson

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Port Gibson
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)

Income in Port Gibson

Income Overview in Port Gibson

Per Capita Income in Port Gibson is $40,134, while median incomes of families and households are $36,250 and $24,773 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,165$40,134
Median Family Income224$36,250
Mean Family Income224$45,346
Median Household Income520$24,773
Mean Household Income520$85,685
Income Deficit224$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,1650.00%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,165100.00¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,1650.74

Earnings by Sex in Port Gibson

Earnings by Sex in Port Gibson
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male221 (53.9%)$41,806
Female189 (46.1%)$0
Total410 (100.0%)$40,263

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Port Gibson

The most common earnings brackets in Port Gibson are $45,000 to $49,999 for men (56 | 25.3%) and $20,000 to $22,499 for women (32 | 16.9%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Port Gibson
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less49 (22.2%)6 (3.2%)
$2,500 to $4,9990 (0.0%)18 (9.5%)
$5,000 to $7,4992 (0.9%)4 (2.1%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)1 (0.5%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9995 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,4998 (3.6%)14 (7.4%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)3 (1.6%)
$20,000 to $22,4995 (2.3%)32 (16.9%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)6 (3.2%)
$25,000 to $29,99922 (10.0%)11 (5.8%)
$30,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $39,99913 (5.9%)4 (2.1%)
$40,000 to $44,99914 (6.3%)10 (5.3%)
$45,000 to $49,99956 (25.3%)4 (2.1%)
$50,000 to $54,9993 (1.4%)5 (2.6%)
$55,000 to $64,99914 (6.3%)27 (14.3%)
$65,000 to $74,99915 (6.8%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)15 (7.9%)
$100,000+15 (6.8%)29 (15.3%)
Total221 (100.0%)189 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Port Gibson

Average earnings in Port Gibson are $45,692 for men and $36,875 for women, a difference of 19.3%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $46,324, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $29,643. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $76,250, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $21,250.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Port Gibson
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$35,833$21,250
College or Associate's Degree$29,643$0
Bachelor's Degree$46,324$0
Graduate Degree--
Total$45,692$36,875

Family Income in Port Gibson

Family Income Brackets in Port Gibson

According to the Port Gibson family income data, there are 37 families falling into the $15,000 to $24,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 16.5% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Port Gibson
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0003214.3%
$10,000 to $14,9992410.7%
$15,000 to $24,9993716.5%
$25,000 to $34,999188.0%
$35,000 to $49,9993314.7%
$50,000 to $74,9993415.2%
$75,000 to $99,9992611.6%
$100,000 to $149,999104.5%
$150,000 to $199,999104.5%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Port Gibson

4-person families (26 | 11.6%) account for the highest median family income in Port Gibson with $75,833 per family, while 4-person families (26 | 11.6%) have the highest median income of $18,958 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Port Gibson
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families143 (63.8%)$29,519
3-Person Families49 (21.9%)$0
4-Person Families26 (11.6%)$75,833
5-Person Families2 (0.9%)$0
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families4 (1.8%)$0
Total224 (100.0%)$36,250

Family Income by Number of Earners in Port Gibson

Family Income by Number of Earners in Port Gibson
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners92 (41.1%)$15,893
1 Earner47 (21.0%)$40,694
2 Earners82 (36.6%)$58,750
3+ Earners3 (1.3%)$0
Total224 (100.0%)$36,250

Household Income in Port Gibson

Household Income Brackets in Port Gibson

With 101 households falling in the category, the less than $10,000 income range is the most frequent in Port Gibson, accounting for 19.4% of all households. In contrast, only 14 households (2.7%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Port Gibson
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00010119.4%
$10,000 to $14,9997013.5%
$15,000 to $24,9999017.3%
$25,000 to $34,999203.8%
$35,000 to $49,9995510.6%
$50,000 to $74,9996712.9%
$75,000 to $99,9995811.2%
$100,000 to $149,999163.1%
$150,000 to $199,999142.7%
$200,000+295.6%

Household Income by Householder Age in Port Gibson

The median household income in Port Gibson is $24,773, with the highest median household income of $51,250 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 179 households (34.4%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in Port Gibson
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years114 (21.9%)$0
45 to 64 Years179 (34.4%)$51,250
65+ Years227 (43.6%)$17,880
Total520 (100.0%)$24,773

Poverty in Port Gibson

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Port Gibson

With 33.7% poverty level for males and 44.0% for females among the residents of Port Gibson, 16 and 17 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 11 males (84.6%) and 39 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Port Gibson
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years38 (74.5%)39 (100.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)20 (55.6%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years11 (84.6%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years22 (41.5%)49 (43.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)46 (88.5%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)42 (67.7%)
45 to 54 Years42 (61.8%)27 (45.0%)
55 to 64 Years9 (13.6%)7 (6.0%)
65 to 74 Years33 (42.9%)26 (24.5%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)54 (63.5%)
Total155 (33.7%)310 (44.0%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Port Gibson

According to the poverty statistics in Port Gibson, males aged 6 to 11 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Port Gibson
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years13 (25.5%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years8 (100.0%)16 (44.4%)
12 to 14 Years8 (100.0%)10 (100.0%)
15 Years9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years2 (15.4%)9 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years31 (58.5%)65 (57.0%)
25 to 34 Years45 (100.0%)6 (11.5%)
35 to 44 Years46 (100.0%)20 (32.3%)
45 to 54 Years26 (38.2%)33 (55.0%)
55 to 64 Years57 (86.4%)110 (94.0%)
65 to 74 Years44 (57.1%)80 (75.5%)
75 Years and over16 (100.0%)31 (36.5%)
Total305 (66.3%)395 (56.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Port Gibson

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Port Gibson show that 17.6% or 22 of the total 125 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 19.0%, comprising of 22 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Port Gibson
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children94 (81.0%)22 (19.0%)
1 or 2 Children9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total103 (82.4%)22 (17.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Port Gibson

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Port Gibson
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)54 (84.4%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)9 (47.4%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)8 (57.1%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)71 (73.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Port Gibson

The poverty data for Port Gibson shows that 22 of the married-couple family households (17.6%) and 71 of the single-parent households (71.7%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 22 households (19.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 54 household (81.8%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Port Gibson
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children22 (19.0%)54 (81.8%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)9 (47.4%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)8 (57.1%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total22 (17.6%)71 (71.7%)

Employment Characteristics in Port Gibson

Employment by Class of Employer in Port Gibson

Among the 346 employed individuals in Port Gibson, private company employees (167 | 48.3%), state government employees (56 | 16.2%), and federal government employees (53 | 15.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Port Gibson
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees16748.3%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)92.6%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)236.7%
Not-for-profit Organizations00.0%
Local Government Employees3811.0%
State Government Employees5616.2%
Federal Government Employees5315.3%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total346100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Port Gibson

According to the labor force statistics for Port Gibson, out of the total population over 16 years of age (989), 46.7% or 462 individuals are in the labor force, with 20.8% or 96 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 55 to 59 years, with 79.6% or 39 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 79.3% or 73 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Port Gibson
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years15 (30.0%)3 (20.0%)
20 to 24 Years92 (66.2%)73 (79.3%)
25 to 29 Years48 (55.2%)5 (10.4%)
30 to 34 Years4 (40.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years83 (76.9%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years69 (53.9%)12 (17.4%)
55 to 59 Years39 (79.6%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years72 (53.7%)3 (4.2%)
65 to 74 Years29 (15.8%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over11 (10.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total462 (46.7%)96 (20.8%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Port Gibson

According to labor force statistics for Port Gibson, 61.0% of individuals (315) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (516) are in the labor force, with 6.3% or 20 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 88.2% or 194 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 10.3% or 20 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Port Gibson
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School2 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma22 (28.9%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree194 (88.2%)23 (10.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher97 (87.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total315 (61.0%)33 (6.3%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Port Gibson

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Port Gibson are Community & Social Service (89 | 24.3%), Education Instruction & Library (79 | 21.6%), Management (28 | 7.6%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (11 | 3.0%), and Education, Arts & Media (10 | 2.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Port Gibson

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Port Gibson, the most male-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Education Instruction & Library (70.9%), and Community & Social Service (62.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), and Education, Arts & Media (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Port Gibson
OccupationMaleFemale
Management15 (53.6%)13 (46.4%)
Business & Financial2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Community & Social Service 56 (62.9%)33 (37.1%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library56 (70.9%)23 (29.1%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Total (Category)73 (54.1%)62 (45.9%)
Total (Overall)185 (50.5%)181 (49.4%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Port Gibson are Food Preparation & Serving (20 | 5.5%), Security & Protection (16 | 4.4%), Healthcare Support (12 | 3.3%), Law Enforcement (9 | 2.5%), and Firefighting & Prevention (7 | 1.9%).
Services Occupations in Port Gibson

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Port Gibson, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), Security & Protection (81.2%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (71.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (100.0%), and Personal Care & Service (100.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Port Gibson
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
Security & Protection13 (81.2%)3 (18.8%)
Firefighting & Prevention7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement6 (66.7%)3 (33.3%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance5 (71.4%)2 (28.6%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Total (Category)18 (30.5%)41 (69.5%)
Total (Overall)185 (50.5%)181 (49.4%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Port Gibson are Office & Administration (73 | 20.0%), and Sales & Related (23 | 6.3%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Port Gibson

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Port Gibson
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related20 (87.0%)3 (13.0%)
Office & Administration0 (0.0%)73 (100.0%)
Total (Category)20 (20.8%)76 (79.2%)
Total (Overall)185 (50.5%)181 (49.4%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Port Gibson are Construction & Extraction (28 | 7.6%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (8 | 2.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Port Gibson

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Port Gibson
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)185 (50.5%)181 (49.4%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Port Gibson are Production (32 | 8.7%), and Transportation (8 | 2.2%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Port Gibson

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Port Gibson
OccupationMaleFemale
Production30 (93.8%)2 (6.2%)
Transportation8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)38 (95.0%)2 (5.0%)
Total (Overall)185 (50.5%)181 (49.4%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Port Gibson

Employment Industries in Port Gibson

The major employment industries in Port Gibson include Public Administration (78 | 21.3%), Educational Services (72 | 19.7%), Health Care & Social Assistance (56 | 15.3%), Manufacturing (53 | 14.5%), and Accommodation & Food Services (25 | 6.8%).
Employment Industries in Port Gibson

Employment Industries by Sex in Port Gibson

The Port Gibson industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Information (100.0%), Finance & Insurance (100.0%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (91.1%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Port Gibson
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing28 (52.8%)25 (47.2%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade5 (83.3%)1 (16.7%)
Transportation & Warehousing8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services18 (25.0%)54 (75.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance5 (8.9%)51 (91.1%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services15 (60.0%)10 (40.0%)
Public Administration57 (73.1%)21 (26.9%)
Total185 (50.5%)181 (49.4%)

Education in Port Gibson

School Enrollment in Port Gibson

The most common levels of schooling among the 179 students in Port Gibson are college / undergraduate (49 | 27.4%), high school (42 | 23.5%), and elementary school (32 | 17.9%).
School Enrollment in Port Gibson
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool73.9%
Kindergarten2111.7%
Elementary School3217.9%
Middle School2413.4%
High School4223.5%
College / Undergraduate4927.4%
Graduate / Professional42.2%
Total179100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Port Gibson

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Port Gibson
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old53 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over38 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total179 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Port Gibson

Education (119 | 42.3%), arts & humanities (30 | 10.7%), engineering (28 | 10.0%), liberal arts & history (22 | 7.8%), and business (19 | 6.8%) are the most common fields of study among 281 individuals in Port Gibson who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Port Gibson
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics20.7%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural113.9%
Physical & Health Sciences41.4%
Psychology10.4%
Social Sciences93.2%
Engineering2810.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology155.3%
Business196.8%
Education11942.3%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History227.8%
Visual & Performing Arts72.5%
Communications145.0%
Arts & Humanities3010.7%
Total281100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Port Gibson

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Port Gibson

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Port Gibson are males with 2 vehicles (69, accounting for 38.1%) and females with 2 vehicles (45, making up 41.8%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Port Gibson
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)7 (4.2%)
1 Vehicle61 (33.7%)69 (41.8%)
2 Vehicles69 (38.1%)45 (27.3%)
3 Vehicles18 (9.9%)33 (20.0%)
4 Vehicles0 (0.0%)11 (6.7%)
5 or more Vehicles33 (18.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total181 (100.0%)165 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Port Gibson

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Port Gibson are 5 to 9 minutes (133 commuters, 38.4%), 20 to 24 minutes (44 commuters, 12.7%), and 45 to 59 minutes (43 commuters, 12.4%).
Commute Time in Port Gibson
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes164.6%
5 to 9 Minutes13338.4%
10 to 14 Minutes195.5%
15 to 19 Minutes4111.8%
20 to 24 Minutes4412.7%
25 to 29 Minutes144.1%
30 to 34 Minutes185.2%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes61.7%
45 to 59 Minutes4312.4%
60 to 89 Minutes123.5%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Port Gibson

The most common commute times in Port Gibson are 5 to 9 minutes (81 commuters, 44.8%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (52 commuters, 31.5%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Port Gibson
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes0 (0.0%)16 (9.7%)
5 to 9 Minutes81 (44.8%)52 (31.5%)
10 to 14 Minutes0 (0.0%)19 (11.5%)
15 to 19 Minutes24 (13.3%)17 (10.3%)
20 to 24 Minutes43 (23.8%)1 (0.6%)
25 to 29 Minutes3 (1.7%)11 (6.7%)
30 to 34 Minutes10 (5.5%)8 (4.9%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)6 (3.6%)
45 to 59 Minutes8 (4.4%)35 (21.2%)
60 to 89 Minutes12 (6.6%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Port Gibson

The most frequent times of departure to work in Port Gibson are 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM (46, 25.4%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (50, 30.3%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Port Gibson
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM13 (7.2%)15 (9.1%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM0 (0.0%)10 (6.1%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM25 (13.8%)14 (8.5%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM38 (21.0%)37 (22.4%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM0 (0.0%)16 (9.7%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM9 (5.0%)50 (30.3%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM6 (3.3%)8 (4.9%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)9 (5.4%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM14 (7.7%)0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM10 (5.5%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM5 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM46 (25.4%)0 (0.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM15 (8.3%)6 (3.6%)
Total181 (100.0%)165 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Port Gibson

Occupancy by Ownership in Port Gibson

Of the total 520 dwellings in Port Gibson, owner-occupied units account for 325 (62.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 195 (37.5%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Port Gibson
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units32562.5%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units19537.5%
Total Occupied Housing Units520100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Port Gibson

Occupancy by Household Size in Port Gibson
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household28554.8%
2-Person Household15229.2%
3-Person Household519.8%
4+ Person Household326.1%
Total Housing Units520100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Port Gibson

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Port Gibson
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household156 (54.7%)129 (45.3%)
2-Person Household115 (75.7%)37 (24.3%)
3-Person Household37 (72.6%)14 (27.5%)
4+ Person Household17 (53.1%)15 (46.9%)
Total Housing Units325 (62.5%)195 (37.5%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Port Gibson

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Port Gibson
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School14 (16.1%)73 (83.9%)
High School Diploma47 (61.0%)30 (39.0%)
College/Associate Degree130 (73.5%)47 (26.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher134 (74.9%)45 (25.1%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Port Gibson

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Port Gibson
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years6512.5%
35 to 44 Years499.4%
45 to 54 Years6111.7%
55 to 64 Years11822.7%
65 to 74 Years13325.6%
75 to 84 Years6512.5%
85 Years and Over295.6%
Total520100.0%

Housing Finances in Port Gibson

Median Income by Occupancy in Port Gibson

Median Income by Occupancy in Port Gibson
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied325 (62.5%)$40,893
Renter-Occupied195 (37.5%)$0
Average520 (100.0%)$24,773

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Port Gibson

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Port Gibson
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00019 (5.9%)52 (26.7%)
$5,000 to $9,99926 (8.0%)4 (2.1%)
$10,000 to $14,99927 (8.3%)43 (22.1%)
$15,000 to $19,99945 (13.9%)6 (3.1%)
$20,000 to $24,99928 (8.6%)11 (5.6%)
$25,000 to $34,9995 (1.5%)15 (7.7%)
$35,000 to $49,99941 (12.6%)14 (7.2%)
$50,000 to $74,99954 (16.6%)13 (6.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99931 (9.5%)27 (13.9%)
$100,000 to $149,99910 (3.1%)6 (3.1%)
$150,000 or more39 (12.0%)4 (2.1%)
Total325 (100.0%)195 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Port Gibson

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Port Gibson
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30079 (24.3%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $499113 (34.8%)58 (29.7%)
$500 to $79990 (27.7%)60 (30.8%)
$800 to $99910 (3.1%)25 (12.8%)
$1,000 to $1,49928 (8.6%)8 (4.1%)
$1,500 to $1,9995 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total325 (100.0%)195 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Port Gibson

Housing Structures in Port Gibson

Housing Structures in Port Gibson
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached40177.1%
Single Unit, Attached20.4%
2 Unit Apartments193.6%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments101.9%
10 or more Apartments275.2%
Mobile Home / Other6111.7%
Total520100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Port Gibson

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Port Gibson
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached313 (78.0%)88 (22.0%)
Single Unit, Attached2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments5 (26.3%)14 (73.7%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)27 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other5 (8.2%)56 (91.8%)
Total325 (62.5%)195 (37.5%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Port Gibson

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Port Gibson
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)3 (1.5%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)28 (14.4%)
4 or 5 Rooms105 (32.3%)132 (67.7%)
6 or 7 Rooms129 (39.7%)26 (13.3%)
8 or more Rooms91 (28.0%)6 (3.1%)
Total325 (100.0%)195 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Port Gibson

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Port Gibson
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas186 (57.2%)36 (18.5%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas7 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity120 (36.9%)159 (81.5%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels3 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used9 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total325 (100.0%)195 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Port Gibson

Household Vehicle Usage in Port Gibson
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle25 (7.7%)30 (15.4%)
1 Vehicle126 (38.8%)111 (56.9%)
2 Vehicles87 (26.8%)44 (22.6%)
3 or more Vehicles87 (26.8%)10 (5.1%)
Total325 (100.0%)195 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Port Gibson

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Port Gibson

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units26857
Median Property Value$101,300$0
Median Household Income--
Monthly Housing Costs$347$0
Real Estate Taxes$719$4

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Port Gibson

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Port Gibson
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00055 (20.5%)24 (42.1%)
$50,000 to $99,99978 (29.1%)5 (8.8%)
$100,000 to $299,999133 (49.6%)23 (40.4%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)5 (8.8%)
$500,000 to $749,9992 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total268 (100.0%)57 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Port Gibson

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Port Gibson
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00045 (16.8%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,999100 (37.3%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9995 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99929 (10.8%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99944 (16.4%)12 (21.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99911 (4.1%)10 (17.5%)
$100,000 to $149,9990 (0.0%)20 (35.1%)
$150,000 or more34 (12.7%)10 (17.5%)
Total268 (100.0%)57 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Port Gibson

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Port Gibson
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x81 (30.2%)76,083 (133,479.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x31 (11.6%)44 (77.2%)
3.0x to 3.9x32 (11.9%)5 (8.8%)
4.0x or more124 (46.3%)3 (5.3%)
Total268 (100.0%)57 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Port Gibson

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Port Gibson
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800125 (46.6%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49935 (13.1%)18 (31.6%)
$800 to $1,4998 (3.0%)25 (43.9%)
Total268 (100.0%)57 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Port Gibson

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Port Gibson

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Port Gibson
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years105 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years100 (87.0%)15 (13.0%)
19 to 25 Years127 (61.1%)81 (38.9%)
26 to 34 Years29 (85.3%)5 (14.7%)
35 to 44 Years96 (88.9%)12 (11.1%)
45 to 54 Years65 (50.8%)63 (49.2%)
55 to 64 Years173 (94.5%)10 (5.5%)
65 to 74 Years183 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older101 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total979 (84.0%)186 (16.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Port Gibson

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Port Gibson
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born105 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen100 (87.0%)15 (13.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen127 (61.1%)81 (38.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Port Gibson

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Port Gibson
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000375 (72.4%)143 (27.6%)
$25,000 to $49,999152 (89.4%)18 (10.6%)
$50,000 to $74,999144 (91.1%)14 (8.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999223 (97.8%)5 (2.2%)
$100,000 and over85 (93.4%)6 (6.6%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Port Gibson

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Port Gibson
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6105 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years96 (83.5%)4 (3.5%)
19 to 25 Years26 (12.5%)101 (48.6%)
25 to 34 Years12 (35.3%)17 (50.0%)
35 to 44 Years19 (17.6%)79 (73.2%)
45 to 54 Years12 (9.4%)53 (41.4%)
55 to 64 Years65 (35.5%)144 (78.7%)
65 to 74 Years169 (92.3%)117 (63.9%)
75 Years and over101 (100.0%)59 (58.4%)
Total605 (51.9%)574 (49.3%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Port Gibson

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Port Gibson
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years8 (21.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years4 (4.1%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years17 (9.4%)68 (28.4%)
65 to 74 Years24 (31.2%)62 (58.5%)
75 Years and over11 (68.8%)31 (36.5%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Port Gibson

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Port Gibson: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years5 (2.8%)20 (8.4%)
65 to 74 Years5 (6.5%)24 (22.6%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)6 (7.1%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Port Gibson: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years5 (2.8%)22 (9.2%)
65 to 74 Years5 (6.5%)10 (9.4%)
75 Years and over2 (12.5%)17 (20.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Port Gibson: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years8 (21.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years4 (4.1%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)16 (6.7%)
65 to 74 Years3 (3.9%)19 (17.9%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)23 (27.1%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Port Gibson: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years12 (6.7%)37 (15.5%)
65 to 74 Years11 (14.3%)57 (53.8%)
75 Years and over11 (68.8%)31 (36.5%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Port Gibson: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)18 (7.5%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)39 (36.8%)
75 Years and over5 (31.2%)11 (12.9%)

Technology Access in Port Gibson

Computing Device Access in Port Gibson

Computing Device Access in Port Gibson
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop28454.6%
Smartphone33865.0%
Tablet23745.6%
No Computing Device13926.7%
Total520100.0%

Internet Access in Port Gibson

Internet Access in Port Gibson
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home28454.6%
Cellular Data Only5911.4%
Satellite Internet6612.7%
No Internet15229.2%
Total520100.0%

Port Gibson Summary

History

Port Gibson is a small city located in Claiborne County, Mississippi. It is situated on the banks of the Big Black River, and is the county seat of Claiborne County. The city was founded in 1803 by General James Wilkinson, and was named after his friend, Commodore James Gibson. It was the first permanent settlement in the area, and was an important port city during the antebellum period.
Port Gibson was an important port city during the antebellum period, and was a major center of the cotton trade. The city was also a major stop on the Natchez Trace, a major trade route between the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. During the Civil War, Port Gibson was the site of several battles, including the Battle of Port Gibson in 1863. The city was also the site of the first African American college in the state, Alcorn State University, which was founded in 1871.

Geography

Port Gibson is located in the southwestern corner of Claiborne County, Mississippi. It is situated on the banks of the Big Black River, and is approximately 25 miles south of Vicksburg and 40 miles north of Natchez. The city has a total area of 4.2 square miles, all of which is land. The terrain is mostly flat, with some rolling hills in the surrounding area.

Economy

The economy of Port Gibson is largely based on agriculture and manufacturing. The city is home to several large agricultural operations, including poultry farms, cotton farms, and soybean farms. The city is also home to several manufacturing companies, including a furniture factory, a paper mill, and a plastics plant.
The city is also home to several retail stores, restaurants, and other businesses. The city is served by the Port Gibson-Claiborne County Airport, which provides air service to the surrounding area.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Port Gibson was 2,521. The racial makeup of the city was 57.3% African American, 37.3% White, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 4.9% from other races. The median household income was $25,972, and the median family income was $31,944. The per capita income was $14,945.

Conclusion

Port Gibson is a small city located in Claiborne County, Mississippi. It was founded in 1803, and was an important port city during the antebellum period. The city is situated on the banks of the Big Black River, and is the county seat of Claiborne County. The economy of Port Gibson is largely based on agriculture and manufacturing, and the city is home to several retail stores, restaurants, and other businesses. As of the 2010 census, the population of Port Gibson was 2,521, and the racial makeup of the city was 57.3% African American, 37.3% White, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 4.9% from other races.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Port Gibson?
Total Population of Port Gibson is 1,165.
What is the Total Male Population of Port Gibson?
Total Male Population of Port Gibson is 460.
What is the Total Female Population of Port Gibson?
Total Female Population of Port Gibson is 705.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Port Gibson?
There are 65.25 Males per 100 Females in Port Gibson.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Port Gibson?
There are 153.26 Females per 100 Males in Port Gibson.
What is the Median Population Age in Port Gibson?
Median Population Age in Port Gibson is 47.3 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Port Gibson
Average Family Size in Port Gibson is 3.7 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Port Gibson
Average Household Size in Port Gibson is 2.2 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Port Gibson?
Per Capita income in Port Gibson is $40,134.
What is the Median Family Income in Port Gibson?
Median Family Income in Port Gibson is $36,250.
What is the Median Household income in Port Gibson?
Median Household Income in Port Gibson is $24,773.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Port Gibson?
Inequality or Gini Index in Port Gibson is 0.74.
How Large is the Labor Force in Port Gibson?
There are 462 People in the Labor Forcein in Port Gibson.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Port Gibson?
46.7% of People are in the Labor Force in Port Gibson.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Port Gibson?
Unemployment Rate in Port Gibson is 20.8%.