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Mississippi Overview

Dec 10, 1817
INCORPORATED
48,432
TOTAL AREA [ SQ MI ]
46,920
LAND AREA [ SQ MI ]
1,512
WATER AREA [ SQ MI ]
300
ELEVATION AVG [ FT ]
806
ELEVATION HIGH [ FT ]
Sea Level
ELEVATION LOW [ FT ]
63.1
POP DENSITY [ PPL / SQ MI ]
38654
LARGEST ZIP CODE
Jackson
LARGEST CITY
Hinds County
LARGEST COUNTY
2,958,846
TOTAL POPULATION
1,437,988
MALE POPULATION
1,520,858
FEMALE POPULATION
94.55
MALES / 100 FEMALES
105.76
FEMALES / 100 MALES
38.1
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$29,209
PER CAPITA INCOME
$67,731
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$52,985
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
30.5%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
69.5¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,405
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.48
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,343,921
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
57.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.4%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Mississippi Area Codes

Largest Zip Codes by Population in Mississippi

The largest zip codes in Mississippi by population are 38654 (56,449), 39503 (53,049), 39110 (46,642), 38655 (45,290), and 39402 (44,020).
56,449 (1.91%)
53,049 (1.79%)
46,642 (1.58%)
45,290 (1.53%)
44,020 (1.49%)
43,243 (1.46%)
41,755 (1.41%)
41,748 (1.41%)
40,490 (1.37%)
38,379 (1.30%)
37,288 (1.26%)
36,004 (1.22%)
33,371 (1.13%)
29,769 (1.01%)
29,687 (1.00%)
29,680 (1.00%)
29,526 (1.00%)
29,491 (1.00%)
28,460 (0.96%)
28,433 (0.96%)
28,368 (0.96%)
27,760 (0.94%)
27,521 (0.93%)
26,652 (0.90%)
26,332 (0.89%)
24,624 (0.83%)
24,091 (0.81%)
23,804 (0.80%)
23,682 (0.80%)
23,524 (0.80%)
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Largest Cities by Population in Mississippi

The largest cities in Mississippi by population are Jackson (153,271), Gulfport (72,524), Southaven (54,908), Biloxi (49,141), and Hattiesburg (48,466).
153,271 (5.18%)
72,524 (2.45%)
54,908 (1.86%)
49,141 (1.66%)
48,466 (1.64%)
45,938 (1.55%)
37,939 (1.28%)
34,990 (1.18%)
29,495 (1.00%)
27,668 (0.94%)
27,595 (0.93%)
27,255 (0.92%)
26,652 (0.90%)
25,713 (0.87%)
25,142 (0.85%)
24,618 (0.83%)
24,274 (0.82%)
23,896 (0.81%)
21,904 (0.74%)
21,337 (0.72%)
19,007 (0.64%)
18,417 (0.62%)
17,262 (0.58%)
17,241 (0.58%)
16,809 (0.57%)
14,769 (0.50%)
14,520 (0.49%)
14,380 (0.49%)
14,242 (0.48%)
12,922 (0.44%)
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Largest Counties by Population in Mississippi

The largest counties in Mississippi by population are Hinds County (226,541), Harrison County (208,748), DeSoto County (186,214), Rankin County (157,185), and Jackson County (143,721).
226,541 (7.66%)
208,748 (7.06%)
186,214 (6.29%)
157,185 (5.31%)
143,721 (4.86%)
109,257 (3.69%)
83,343 (2.82%)
77,917 (2.63%)
72,741 (2.46%)
67,152 (2.27%)
64,425 (2.18%)
58,547 (1.98%)
56,351 (1.90%)
56,172 (1.90%)
51,388 (1.74%)
46,010 (1.55%)
44,604 (1.51%)
44,341 (1.50%)
40,098 (1.36%)
34,855 (1.18%)
34,717 (1.17%)
34,168 (1.15%)
33,980 (1.15%)
33,157 (1.12%)
31,202 (1.05%)
30,688 (1.04%)
29,425 (0.99%)
28,970 (0.98%)
28,210 (0.95%)
28,094 (0.95%)
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Race in Mississippi

The most populous races in Mississippi are White / Caucasian (1,685,024 | 57.0%), Black / African American (1,101,836 | 37.2%), and Hispanic or Latino (97,123 | 3.3%).
Race in Mississippi
Race# Population% Population
Asian29,0411.0%
Black / African American1,101,83637.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific1,2000.0%
Hispanic or Latino97,1233.3%
Native / Alaskan12,7770.4%
White / Caucasian1,685,02457.0%
Two or more Races87,2042.9%
Some other Race41,7641.4%
Total2,958,846100.0%

Ancestry in Mississippi

The most populous ancestries reported in Mississippi are American (301,953 | 10.2%), English (262,123 | 8.9%), Irish (206,772 | 7.0%), German (144,213 | 4.9%), and French (59,127 | 2.0%), together accounting for 32.9% of all Mississippi residents.
Ancestry in Mississippi
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan940.0%
African16,3760.5%
Albanian630.0%
Alsatian380.0%
American301,95310.2%
Apache2510.0%
Arab6,9800.2%
Arapaho200.0%
Argentinean2090.0%
Armenian4270.0%
Australian2770.0%
Austrian8630.0%
Bahamian1290.0%
Bangladeshi190.0%
Barbadian990.0%
Basque1850.0%
Belgian5770.0%
Belizean950.0%
Bhutanese2,2960.1%
Blackfeet8840.0%
Bolivian1870.0%
Brazilian5320.0%
British11,5890.4%
British West Indian20.0%
Bulgarian610.0%
Burmese2,9760.1%
Cajun1,8100.1%
Cambodian10.0%
Canadian1,3950.1%
Cape Verdean520.0%
Carpatho Rusyn310.0%
Celtic1980.0%
Central American14,7390.5%
Central American Indian8520.0%
Cherokee4,9380.2%
Cheyenne1630.0%
Chickasaw2190.0%
Chilean840.0%
Chinese3110.0%
Chippewa1930.0%
Choctaw10,6870.4%
Colombian1,5800.1%
Comanche1420.0%
Costa Rican4080.0%
Cree150.0%
Creek5320.0%
Croatian1,2640.0%
Crow200.0%
Cuban3,0950.1%
Cypriot460.0%
Czech1,6330.1%
Czechoslovakian3020.0%
Danish1,5360.1%
Dominican2,1440.1%
Dutch12,0350.4%
Dutch West Indian1000.0%
Eastern European1,1740.0%
Ecuadorian2160.0%
Egyptian1160.0%
English262,1238.9%
Ethiopian4370.0%
European40,1511.4%
Fijian1710.0%
Filipino1900.0%
Finnish6450.0%
French59,1272.0%
French American Indian780.0%
French Canadian6,7310.2%
German144,2134.9%
Ghanaian970.0%
Greek3,7730.1%
Guamanian / Chamorro3520.0%
Guatemalan6,4250.2%
Guyanese4300.0%
Haitian6720.0%
Honduran5,0210.2%
Hopi180.0%
Houma5160.0%
Hungarian1,3260.0%
Icelander1210.0%
Indian (Asian)6,2900.2%
Indonesian290.0%
Inupiat260.0%
Iranian8200.0%
Irish206,7727.0%
Iroquois1290.0%
Israeli4060.0%
Italian49,1361.7%
Jamaican2,0570.1%
Japanese3410.0%
Jordanian3330.0%
Kenyan270.0%
Kiowa80.0%
Korean8,4310.3%
Laotian2770.0%
Latvian200.0%
Lebanese2,9690.1%
Lithuanian5690.0%
Lumbee250.0%
Luxembourger20.0%
Malaysian2020.0%
Maltese550.0%
Mexican52,1051.8%
Mexican American Indian9780.0%
Mongolian1920.0%
Moroccan1650.0%
Native Hawaiian1,0790.0%
Navajo1200.0%
New Zealander1640.0%
Nicaraguan7530.0%
Nigerian2,4810.1%
Northern European1,9620.1%
Norwegian6,6150.2%
Okinawan60.0%
Osage560.0%
Pakistani9430.0%
Palestinian3160.0%
Panamanian7340.0%
Paraguayan870.0%
Pennsylvania German4030.0%
Peruvian1,1810.0%
Pima940.0%
Polish11,6190.4%
Portuguese1,2840.0%
Potawatomi130.0%
Pueblo30.0%
Puerto Rican9,7830.3%
Puget Sound Salish660.0%
Romanian2280.0%
Russian3,2710.1%
Salvadoran1,2980.0%
Samoan3810.0%
Scandinavian2,9290.1%
Scotch-Irish38,2131.3%
Scottish41,7331.4%
Seminole1690.0%
Senegalese340.0%
Serbian1250.0%
Shoshone230.0%
Sierra Leonean130.0%
Sioux2680.0%
Slavic4220.0%
Slovak7090.0%
Slovene1330.0%
Somali10.0%
South African3840.0%
South American4,2450.1%
South American Indian160.0%
Spaniard2,5440.1%
Spanish3,5390.1%
Spanish American450.0%
Spanish American Indian20.0%
Sri Lankan9,1850.3%
Subsaharan African20,9470.7%
Sudanese30.0%
Swedish8,1050.3%
Swiss1,1200.0%
Syrian3620.0%
Thai7,6440.3%
Tlingit-Haida140.0%
Tongan590.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian740.0%
Turkish1850.0%
Ukrainian8230.0%
Uruguayan50.0%
Venezuelan6390.0%
Vietnamese830.0%
Welsh8,6540.3%
West Indian2180.0%
Yaqui470.0%
Yugoslavian5280.0%
Zimbabwean50.0%
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Immigrants in Mississippi

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Mississippi came from Latin America (33,210 | 1.1%), Central America (26,002 | 0.9%), Asia (21,435 | 0.7%), Mexico (17,354 | 0.6%), and South Eastern Asia (8,511 | 0.3%), together accounting for 3.6% of all Mississippi residents.
Immigrants in Mississippi
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan500.0%
Africa4,1240.1%
Albania130.0%
Argentina1270.0%
Armenia540.0%
Asia21,4350.7%
Australia1960.0%
Austria1020.0%
Azores50.0%
Bahamas1560.0%
Bangladesh1000.0%
Barbados150.0%
Belarus100.0%
Belgium620.0%
Belize730.0%
Bolivia1240.0%
Brazil5560.0%
Bulgaria600.0%
Cambodia1490.0%
Cameroon5550.0%
Canada1,3900.1%
Caribbean3,8470.1%
Central America26,0020.9%
Chile460.0%
China3,4180.1%
Colombia9410.0%
Congo280.0%
Costa Rica1850.0%
Croatia40.0%
Cuba8790.0%
Czechoslovakia670.0%
Denmark530.0%
Dominica120.0%
Dominican Republic1,3240.0%
Eastern Africa7260.0%
Eastern Asia5,0560.2%
Eastern Europe1,5950.1%
Ecuador730.0%
Egypt1360.0%
El Salvador6460.0%
England1,0530.0%
Eritrea530.0%
Ethiopia3140.0%
Europe7,3940.3%
France2590.0%
Germany2,1260.1%
Ghana2570.0%
Greece2500.0%
Grenada210.0%
Guatemala3,7230.1%
Guyana840.0%
Haiti3850.0%
Honduras3,4750.1%
Hong Kong560.0%
Hungary320.0%
India4,3250.2%
Indonesia1330.0%
Iran3050.0%
Ireland1840.0%
Israel1110.0%
Italy1540.0%
Jamaica8990.0%
Japan5950.0%
Jordan3960.0%
Kazakhstan160.0%
Kenya720.0%
Korea1,0430.0%
Kuwait220.0%
Laos830.0%
Latin America33,2101.1%
Lebanon440.0%
Liberia1320.0%
Lithuania390.0%
Malaysia1150.0%
Mexico17,3540.6%
Middle Africa6010.0%
Moldova120.0%
Morocco1450.0%
Nepal4580.0%
Netherlands2850.0%
Nicaragua3250.0%
Nigeria7180.0%
Northern Africa3790.0%
Northern Europe2,2260.1%
Norway460.0%
Oceania6930.0%
Pakistan4550.0%
Panama2210.0%
Peru8700.0%
Philippines3,2110.1%
Poland1890.0%
Portugal390.0%
Romania1050.0%
Russia5470.0%
Saudi Arabia2150.0%
Scotland2420.0%
Senegal1310.0%
Serbia140.0%
Sierra Leone540.0%
Singapore380.0%
Somalia260.0%
South Africa4960.0%
South America3,3610.1%
South Central Asia5,8170.2%
South Eastern Asia8,5110.3%
Southern Europe7230.0%
Spain2580.0%
Sri Lanka110.0%
St. Vincent and the Grenadines210.0%
Sudan760.0%
Sweden50.0%
Switzerland80.0%
Syria2200.0%
Taiwan4140.0%
Thailand8150.0%
Trinidad and Tobago890.0%
Turkey670.0%
Uganda870.0%
Ukraine2680.0%
Uruguay1000.0%
Uzbekistan930.0%
Venezuela2000.0%
Vietnam3,9480.1%
West Indies350.0%
Western Africa1,5690.1%
Western Asia1,9070.1%
Western Europe2,8420.1%
Yemen6800.0%
Zimbabwe170.0%
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Sex and Age in Mississippi

Sex and Age in Mississippi

The most populous age groups in Mississippi are 10 to 14 Years (107,719 | 7.5%) for men and 15 to 19 Years (105,832 | 7.0%) for women.
Sex and Age in Mississippi
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years90,990 (6.3%)87,256 (5.7%)
5 to 9 Years91,667 (6.4%)91,393 (6.0%)
10 to 14 Years107,719 (7.5%)100,190 (6.6%)
15 to 19 Years107,360 (7.5%)105,832 (7.0%)
20 to 24 Years105,713 (7.3%)102,404 (6.7%)
25 to 29 Years95,118 (6.6%)95,313 (6.3%)
30 to 34 Years89,852 (6.2%)93,479 (6.1%)
35 to 39 Years92,269 (6.4%)97,302 (6.4%)
40 to 44 Years88,690 (6.2%)91,716 (6.0%)
45 to 49 Years86,260 (6.0%)91,364 (6.0%)
50 to 54 Years87,674 (6.1%)92,599 (6.1%)
55 to 59 Years89,355 (6.2%)95,471 (6.3%)
60 to 64 Years92,298 (6.4%)101,812 (6.7%)
65 to 69 Years74,778 (5.2%)85,898 (5.7%)
70 to 74 Years61,297 (4.3%)71,126 (4.7%)
75 to 79 Years38,679 (2.7%)49,234 (3.2%)
80 to 84 Years21,953 (1.5%)34,238 (2.2%)
85 Years and over16,316 (1.1%)34,231 (2.2%)
Total1,437,988 (100.0%)1,520,858 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Mississippi

Median Family Size in Mississippi

The median family size in Mississippi is 3.18 persons per family, with single female/mother families (190,400 | 25.7%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.34 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (51,917 | 7.0%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.95 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Mississippi
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple497,533 (67.2%)3.14
Single Male/Father51,917 (7.0%)2.95
Single Female/Mother190,400 (25.7%)3.34
Total Families739,850 (100.0%)3.18

Median Household Size in Mississippi

The median household size in Mississippi is 2.55 persons per household, with single female/mother households (190,400 | 17.0%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.49 persons per household. non-family households (381,419 | 34.0%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.19 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Mississippi
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple497,533 (44.4%)3.17
Single Male/Father51,917 (4.6%)3.27
Single Female/Mother190,400 (17.0%)3.49
Non-family381,419 (34.0%)1.19
Total Households1,121,269 (100.0%)2.55

Household Size by Marriage Status in Mississippi

Out of a total of 1,121,269 households in Mississippi, 739,850 (66.0%) are family households, while 381,419 (34.0%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 336,808, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 329,462.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Mississippi
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-329,462 (29.4%)
2-Person Households336,808 (30.0%)43,152 (3.8%)
3-Person Households173,385 (15.5%)5,606 (0.5%)
4-Person Households132,458 (11.8%)2,393 (0.2%)
5-Person Households63,542 (5.7%)505 (0.1%)
6-Person Households20,886 (1.9%)223 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households12,771 (1.1%)78 (0.0%)
Total739,850 (66.0%)381,419 (34.0%)

Female Fertility in Mississippi

Fertility by Age in Mississippi

Average fertility rate in Mississippi is 55.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 101.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 76.7% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Mississippi
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years1,625 (4.2%)15.0
20 to 34 years29,374 (76.7%)101.0
35 to 50 years7,302 (19.1%)24.0
Total38,301 (100.0%)55.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Mississippi

54.2% of women with births (38,301) in Mississippi are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 88.2% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 29.9% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Mississippi
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years192 (11.8%)1,433 (88.2%)
20 to 34 years15,451 (52.6%)13,923 (47.4%)
35 to 50 years5,119 (70.1%)2,183 (29.9%)
Total20,759 (54.2%)17,542 (45.8%)

Fertility by Education in Mississippi

Average fertility rate in Mississippi is 55.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 77.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 42.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 38.7% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Mississippi
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School4,990 (13.0%)42.0
High School Diploma8,404 (21.9%)55.0
College or Associate's Degree14,812 (38.7%)57.0
Bachelor's Degree5,456 (14.2%)53.0
Graduate Degree4,639 (12.1%)77.0
Total38,301 (100.0%)55.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Mississippi

45.8% of women with births in Mississippi are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 87.2% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 64.8% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Mississippi
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School1,826 (36.6%)3,164 (63.4%)
High School Diploma2,958 (35.2%)5,446 (64.8%)
College or Associate's Degree7,613 (51.4%)7,199 (48.6%)
Bachelor's Degree4,305 (78.9%)1,151 (21.1%)
Graduate Degree4,045 (87.2%)594 (12.8%)
Total20,759 (54.2%)17,542 (45.8%)

Income in Mississippi

Income Overview in Mississippi

Per Capita Income in Mississippi is $29,209, while median incomes of families and households are $67,731 and $52,985 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income2,958,846$29,209
Median Family Income739,850$67,731
Mean Family Income739,850$88,319
Median Household Income1,121,269$52,985
Mean Household Income1,121,269$74,149
Income Deficit739,850$11,405
Wage / Income Gap (%)2,958,84630.52%
Wage / Income Gap ($)2,958,84669.48¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index2,958,8460.48

Earnings by Sex in Mississippi

Average Earnings in Mississippi are $34,348, $41,512 for men and $28,841 for women, a difference of 30.5%.
Earnings by Sex in Mississippi
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male713,280 (51.1%)$41,512
Female682,840 (48.9%)$28,841
Total1,396,120 (100.0%)$34,348

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Mississippi

The most common earnings brackets in Mississippi are $100,000+ for men (86,241 | 12.1%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (52,723 | 7.7%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Mississippi
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less32,352 (4.5%)46,209 (6.8%)
$2,500 to $4,99922,026 (3.1%)28,255 (4.1%)
$5,000 to $7,49922,631 (3.2%)30,418 (4.4%)
$7,500 to $9,99919,772 (2.8%)25,003 (3.7%)
$10,000 to $12,49922,842 (3.2%)30,023 (4.4%)
$12,500 to $14,99917,798 (2.5%)27,193 (4.0%)
$15,000 to $17,49917,949 (2.5%)31,454 (4.6%)
$17,500 to $19,99917,547 (2.5%)24,450 (3.6%)
$20,000 to $22,49920,349 (2.9%)28,866 (4.2%)
$22,500 to $24,99923,130 (3.2%)30,751 (4.5%)
$25,000 to $29,99946,004 (6.5%)52,723 (7.7%)
$30,000 to $34,99942,540 (6.0%)51,507 (7.5%)
$35,000 to $39,99938,331 (5.4%)40,107 (5.9%)
$40,000 to $44,99937,625 (5.3%)38,577 (5.7%)
$45,000 to $49,99941,089 (5.8%)37,323 (5.5%)
$50,000 to $54,99931,901 (4.5%)27,775 (4.1%)
$55,000 to $64,99960,275 (8.5%)39,758 (5.8%)
$65,000 to $74,99942,077 (5.9%)27,151 (4.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99970,801 (9.9%)36,026 (5.3%)
$100,000+86,241 (12.1%)29,271 (4.3%)
Total713,280 (100.0%)682,840 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Mississippi

Average earnings in Mississippi are $47,077 for men and $33,092 for women, a difference of 29.7%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $81,993, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $30,828. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $55,522, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $17,218.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Mississippi
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$30,828$17,218
High School Diploma$40,671$24,774
College or Associate's Degree$47,221$30,097
Bachelor's Degree$61,484$44,027
Graduate Degree$81,993$55,522
Total$47,077$33,092

Family Income in Mississippi

Family Income Brackets in Mississippi

According to the Mississippi family income data, there are 130,953 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 17.7% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 23,675 families (3.2%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Mississippi
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00036,9925.0%
$10,000 to $14,99923,6753.2%
$15,000 to $24,99956,2297.6%
$25,000 to $34,99962,1478.4%
$35,000 to $49,99993,22112.6%
$50,000 to $74,999130,95317.7%
$75,000 to $99,999105,79914.3%
$100,000 to $149,999127,99417.3%
$150,000 to $199,99955,4897.5%
$200,000+46,6116.3%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Mississippi

6-person families (18,725 | 2.5%) account for the highest median family income in Mississippi with $83,646 per family, while 2-person families (355,435 | 48.0%) have the highest median income of $30,328 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Mississippi
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families355,435 (48.0%)$60,656
3-Person Families170,284 (23.0%)$68,220
4-Person Families126,889 (17.2%)$82,331
5-Person Families57,214 (7.7%)$80,237
6-Person Families18,725 (2.5%)$83,646
7+ Person Families11,303 (1.5%)$62,204
Total739,850 (100.0%)$67,731

Family Income by Number of Earners in Mississippi

The median family income in Mississippi is $67,731, with families comprising 3+ earners (64,476) having the highest median family income of $121,474, while families with no earners (134,554) have the lowest median family income of $33,744, accounting for 8.7% and 18.2% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Mississippi
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners134,554 (18.2%)$33,744
1 Earner264,893 (35.8%)$48,350
2 Earners275,927 (37.3%)$96,364
3+ Earners64,476 (8.7%)$121,474
Total739,850 (100.0%)$67,731

Household Income in Mississippi

Household Income Brackets in Mississippi

With 187,252 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Mississippi, accounting for 16.7% of all households. In contrast, only 52,700 households (4.7%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Mississippi
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00082,9747.4%
$10,000 to $14,99971,7616.4%
$15,000 to $24,999123,34011.0%
$25,000 to $34,999109,8849.8%
$35,000 to $49,999146,88613.1%
$50,000 to $74,999187,25216.7%
$75,000 to $99,999134,55212.0%
$100,000 to $149,999149,12913.3%
$150,000 to $199,99961,6705.5%
$200,000+52,7004.7%

Household Income by Householder Age in Mississippi

The median household income in Mississippi is $52,985, with the highest median household income of $62,043 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 417,812 households (37.3%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $31,259, with 43,694 households (3.9%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Mississippi
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years43,694 (3.9%)$31,259
25 to 44 Years348,145 (31.0%)$58,241
45 to 64 Years417,812 (37.3%)$62,043
65+ Years311,618 (27.8%)$41,473
Total1,121,269 (100.0%)$52,985

Poverty in Mississippi

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Mississippi

With 17.2% poverty level for males and 21.0% for females among the residents of Mississippi, 5 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 5,126 males (29.8%) and 5,740 females (31.2%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Mississippi
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years26,563 (29.8%)24,476 (28.7%)
5 Years5,126 (29.8%)5,740 (31.2%)
6 to 11 Years32,534 (28.3%)29,654 (27.1%)
12 to 14 Years15,191 (23.9%)14,992 (25.0%)
15 Years4,799 (24.5%)4,939 (24.3%)
16 and 17 Years8,860 (21.3%)8,985 (22.7%)
18 to 24 Years29,530 (22.3%)38,486 (29.7%)
25 to 34 Years24,083 (13.7%)43,717 (23.3%)
35 to 44 Years23,215 (13.5%)38,116 (20.3%)
45 to 54 Years19,099 (11.4%)28,236 (15.4%)
55 to 64 Years26,009 (14.7%)33,101 (16.9%)
65 to 74 Years14,326 (10.7%)22,301 (14.4%)
75 Years and over7,877 (10.7%)18,849 (17.1%)
Total237,212 (17.2%)311,592 (21.0%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Mississippi

According to the poverty statistics in Mississippi, males aged 75 years and over and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 89.3% of males and 85.6% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Mississippi
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years62,580 (70.2%)60,663 (71.3%)
5 Years12,060 (70.2%)12,684 (68.8%)
6 to 11 Years82,361 (71.7%)79,888 (72.9%)
12 to 14 Years48,479 (76.1%)44,890 (75.0%)
15 Years14,816 (75.5%)15,394 (75.7%)
16 and 17 Years32,768 (78.7%)30,522 (77.3%)
18 to 24 Years103,131 (77.7%)90,921 (70.3%)
25 to 34 Years151,157 (86.3%)144,044 (76.7%)
35 to 44 Years148,519 (86.5%)149,988 (79.7%)
45 to 54 Years148,324 (88.6%)154,951 (84.6%)
55 to 64 Years150,991 (85.3%)162,666 (83.1%)
65 to 74 Years118,976 (89.2%)132,557 (85.6%)
75 Years and over65,588 (89.3%)91,097 (82.9%)
Total1,139,750 (82.8%)1,170,265 (79.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Mississippi

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Mississippi show that 6.0% or 29,876 of the total 497,533 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 34.2%, comprising of 1,027 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 4.8%, which includes 14,188 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Mississippi
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children281,974 (95.2%)14,188 (4.8%)
1 or 2 Children149,097 (93.7%)10,013 (6.3%)
3 or 4 Children34,612 (88.2%)4,648 (11.8%)
5 or more Children1,974 (65.8%)1,027 (34.2%)
Total467,657 (94.0%)29,876 (6.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Mississippi

According to the poverty data in Mississippi, 19.7% or 10,216 single-father households and 34.9% or 66,489 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 360 households (83.9%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 2,476 households (89.5%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Mississippi
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children3,151 (12.8%)10,654 (15.5%)
1 or 2 Children5,567 (23.5%)38,476 (39.8%)
3 or 4 Children1,138 (36.0%)14,883 (67.3%)
5 or more Children360 (83.9%)2,476 (89.5%)
Total10,216 (19.7%)66,489 (34.9%)

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

The poverty data for Mississippi shows that 29,876 of the married-couple family households (6.0%) and 76,705 of the single-parent households (31.7%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 1,027 households (34.2%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 2,836 household (88.8%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Mississippi
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children14,188 (4.8%)13,805 (14.8%)
1 or 2 Children10,013 (6.3%)44,043 (36.6%)
3 or 4 Children4,648 (11.8%)16,021 (63.4%)
5 or more Children1,027 (34.2%)2,836 (88.8%)
Total29,876 (6.0%)76,705 (31.7%)

Employment Characteristics in Mississippi

Employment by Class of Employer in Mississippi

Among the 1,232,826 employed individuals in Mississippi, private company employees (813,429 | 66.0%), state government employees (100,646 | 8.2%), and local government employees (82,569 | 6.7%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Mississippi
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees813,42966.0%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)40,2713.3%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)66,0985.4%
Not-for-profit Organizations72,2815.9%
Local Government Employees82,5696.7%
State Government Employees100,6468.2%
Federal Government Employees54,3254.4%
Unpaid Family Workers3,2070.3%
Total1,232,826100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Mississippi

According to the labor force statistics for Mississippi, out of the total population over 16 years of age (2,349,512), 57.2% or 1,343,921 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.4% or 86,011 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 79.5% or 145,748 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 18.9% or 10,369 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Mississippi
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years54,864 (31.7%)10,369 (18.9%)
20 to 24 Years140,895 (67.7%)16,767 (11.9%)
25 to 29 Years150,060 (78.8%)13,205 (8.8%)
30 to 34 Years145,748 (79.5%)10,202 (7.0%)
35 to 44 Years290,802 (78.6%)16,285 (5.6%)
45 to 54 Years268,781 (75.1%)10,482 (3.9%)
55 to 59 Years118,289 (64.0%)3,904 (3.3%)
60 to 64 Years97,055 (50.0%)2,426 (2.5%)
65 to 74 Years65,654 (22.4%)2,561 (3.9%)
75 Years and over12,263 (6.3%)405 (3.3%)
Total1,343,921 (57.2%)86,011 (6.4%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Mississippi

According to labor force statistics for Mississippi, 72.3% of individuals (1,070,454) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,480,572) are in the labor force, with 5.3% or 56,734 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 85.9% or 311,630 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 11.8% or 10,222 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Mississippi
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School86,631 (47.5%)21,521 (11.8%)
High School Diploma282,484 (65.8%)27,905 (6.5%)
College / Associate Degree389,699 (77.0%)25,811 (5.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher311,630 (85.9%)9,070 (2.5%)
Total1,070,454 (72.3%)78,470 (5.3%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Mississippi

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Mississippi are Community & Social Service (131,640 | 10.6%), Management (106,549 | 8.6%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (97,593 | 7.8%), Education Instruction & Library (85,334 | 6.9%), and Health Technologists (63,177 | 5.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Mississippi

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Mississippi, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (87.4%), Computers, Engineering & Science (76.6%), and Computers & Mathematics (70.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (80.1%), Education Instruction & Library (78.7%), and Health Technologists (78.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Mississippi
OccupationMaleFemale
Management61,251 (57.5%)45,298 (42.5%)
Business & Financial19,067 (40.9%)27,549 (59.1%)
Computers, Engineering & Science33,671 (76.6%)10,293 (23.4%)
Computers & Mathematics11,247 (70.7%)4,658 (29.3%)
Architecture & Engineering16,194 (87.4%)2,337 (12.6%)
Life, Physical & Social Science6,230 (65.4%)3,298 (34.6%)
Community & Social Service 38,528 (29.3%)93,112 (70.7%)
Education, Arts & Media8,259 (35.9%)14,737 (64.1%)
Legal Services & Support4,255 (45.8%)5,038 (54.2%)
Education Instruction & Library18,200 (21.3%)67,134 (78.7%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment7,814 (55.7%)6,203 (44.3%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating19,413 (19.9%)78,180 (80.1%)
Health Technologists13,906 (22.0%)49,271 (78.0%)
Total (Category)171,930 (40.3%)254,432 (59.7%)
Total (Overall)634,423 (50.9%)611,477 (49.1%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Mississippi are Food Preparation & Serving (69,679 | 5.6%), Cleaning & Maintenance (44,341 | 3.6%), Healthcare Support (39,023 | 3.1%), Personal Care & Service (30,118 | 2.4%), and Security & Protection (29,624 | 2.4%).
Services Occupations in Mississippi

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Mississippi, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (78.4%), Security & Protection (75.2%), and Firefighting & Prevention (72.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (92.4%), Personal Care & Service (74.2%), and Food Preparation & Serving (61.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Mississippi
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support2,972 (7.6%)36,051 (92.4%)
Security & Protection22,265 (75.2%)7,359 (24.8%)
Firefighting & Prevention10,698 (72.0%)4,167 (28.0%)
Law Enforcement11,567 (78.4%)3,192 (21.6%)
Food Preparation & Serving27,152 (39.0%)42,527 (61.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance26,880 (60.6%)17,461 (39.4%)
Personal Care & Service7,768 (25.8%)22,350 (74.2%)
Total (Category)87,037 (40.9%)125,748 (59.1%)
Total (Overall)634,423 (50.9%)611,477 (49.1%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Mississippi are Office & Administration (133,974 | 10.7%), and Sales & Related (121,828 | 9.8%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Mississippi

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Mississippi
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related54,341 (44.6%)67,487 (55.4%)
Office & Administration27,996 (20.9%)105,978 (79.1%)
Total (Category)82,337 (32.2%)173,465 (67.8%)
Total (Overall)634,423 (50.9%)611,477 (49.1%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Mississippi are Construction & Extraction (65,049 | 5.2%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (53,272 | 4.3%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (7,839 | 0.6%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Mississippi

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Mississippi
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry6,686 (85.3%)1,153 (14.7%)
Construction & Extraction62,556 (96.2%)2,493 (3.8%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair51,842 (97.3%)1,430 (2.7%)
Total (Category)121,084 (96.0%)5,076 (4.0%)
Total (Overall)634,423 (50.9%)611,477 (49.1%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Mississippi are Production (102,838 | 8.3%), Transportation (63,216 | 5.1%), and Material Moving (58,737 | 4.7%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Mississippi

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Mississippi
OccupationMaleFemale
Production71,327 (69.4%)31,511 (30.6%)
Transportation55,572 (87.9%)7,644 (12.1%)
Material Moving45,136 (76.8%)13,601 (23.2%)
Total (Category)172,035 (76.5%)52,756 (23.5%)
Total (Overall)634,423 (50.9%)611,477 (49.1%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Mississippi

Employment Industries in Mississippi

The major employment industries in Mississippi include Health Care & Social Assistance (191,267 | 15.3%), Manufacturing (165,763 | 13.3%), Retail Trade (142,051 | 11.4%), Educational Services (123,249 | 9.9%), and Accommodation & Food Services (86,071 | 6.9%).
Employment Industries in Mississippi

Employment Industries by Sex in Mississippi

The Mississippi industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (94.7%), Construction (90.6%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (81.3%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (82.8%), Educational Services (71.7%), and Finance & Insurance (69.8%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Mississippi
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting15,705 (81.3%)3,608 (18.7%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction8,364 (94.7%)466 (5.3%)
Construction76,471 (90.6%)7,911 (9.4%)
Manufacturing119,106 (71.9%)46,657 (28.1%)
Wholesale Trade20,631 (73.9%)7,292 (26.1%)
Retail Trade67,942 (47.8%)74,109 (52.2%)
Transportation & Warehousing54,491 (75.1%)18,100 (24.9%)
Utilities12,201 (80.8%)2,897 (19.2%)
Information7,891 (59.2%)5,435 (40.8%)
Finance & Insurance12,800 (30.2%)29,545 (69.8%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing8,384 (53.8%)7,197 (46.2%)
Professional & Scientific22,195 (50.0%)22,225 (50.0%)
Enterprise Management203 (33.4%)405 (66.6%)
Administrative & Support25,520 (60.2%)16,902 (39.8%)
Educational Services34,858 (28.3%)88,391 (71.7%)
Health Care & Social Assistance32,862 (17.2%)158,405 (82.8%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation12,916 (48.6%)13,683 (51.4%)
Accommodation & Food Services36,232 (42.1%)49,839 (57.9%)
Public Administration34,751 (53.3%)30,446 (46.7%)
Total634,423 (50.9%)611,477 (49.1%)

Education in Mississippi

School Enrollment in Mississippi

The most common levels of schooling among the 740,833 students in Mississippi are middle school (160,487 | 21.7%), high school (157,462 | 21.2%), and college / undergraduate (155,786 | 21.0%).
School Enrollment in Mississippi
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool44,9116.1%
Kindergarten37,5865.1%
Elementary School150,84220.4%
Middle School160,48721.7%
High School157,46221.2%
College / Undergraduate155,78621.0%
Graduate / Professional33,7594.6%
Total740,833100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Mississippi

Out of a total of 740,833 students who are enrolled in schools in Mississippi, 111,125 (15.0%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 629,708 (85.0%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 12,906 (34.8% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 62,140 (91.2% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Mississippi
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds24,163 (65.2%)12,906 (34.8%)
5 to 9 Year Old145,051 (85.2%)25,269 (14.8%)
10 to 14 Year Olds174,532 (86.9%)26,329 (13.1%)
15 to 17 Year Olds100,257 (86.8%)15,250 (13.2%)
18 to 19 Year Olds62,140 (91.2%)6,014 (8.8%)
20 to 24 Year Olds70,078 (87.9%)9,649 (12.1%)
25 to 34 Year Olds28,854 (80.7%)6,901 (19.3%)
35 Years and over24,957 (74.6%)8,483 (25.4%)
Total629,708 (85.0%)111,125 (15.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Mississippi

Business (104,268 | 20.9%), education (95,826 | 19.2%), science & technology (65,838 | 13.2%), arts & humanities (40,241 | 8.1%), and bio, nature & agricultural (35,348 | 7.1%) are the most common fields of study among 498,240 individuals in Mississippi who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Mississippi
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics15,9903.2%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural35,3487.1%
Physical & Health Sciences14,8673.0%
Psychology20,7984.2%
Social Sciences18,8633.8%
Engineering23,4924.7%
Multidisciplinary Studies4,1750.8%
Science & Technology65,83813.2%
Business104,26820.9%
Education95,82619.2%
Literature & Languages14,1202.8%
Liberal Arts & History20,7044.2%
Visual & Performing Arts11,8482.4%
Communications11,8622.4%
Arts & Humanities40,2418.1%
Total498,240100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Mississippi

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Mississippi

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Mississippi are males with 2 vehicles (254,028, accounting for 40.5%) and females with 2 vehicles (226,720, making up 42.7%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Mississippi
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle13,892 (2.2%)12,751 (2.1%)
1 Vehicle99,426 (15.8%)135,651 (22.8%)
2 Vehicles254,028 (40.5%)226,720 (38.2%)
3 Vehicles158,797 (25.3%)133,680 (22.5%)
4 Vehicles67,716 (10.8%)59,769 (10.1%)
5 or more Vehicles34,147 (5.4%)25,750 (4.3%)
Total628,006 (100.0%)594,321 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Mississippi

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Mississippi are 15 to 19 minutes (192,445 commuters, 16.4%), 10 to 14 minutes (175,268 commuters, 14.9%), and 20 to 24 minutes (168,729 commuters, 14.3%).
Commute Time in Mississippi
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes38,5813.3%
5 to 9 Minutes126,22210.7%
10 to 14 Minutes175,26814.9%
15 to 19 Minutes192,44516.4%
20 to 24 Minutes168,72914.3%
25 to 29 Minutes76,7706.5%
30 to 34 Minutes157,62713.4%
35 to 39 Minutes36,2973.1%
40 to 44 Minutes38,0073.2%
45 to 59 Minutes78,4846.7%
60 to 89 Minutes55,2634.7%
90 or more Minutes33,5212.9%

Commute Time by Sex in Mississippi

The most common commute times in Mississippi are 15 to 19 minutes (95,727 commuters, 15.8%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (96,718 commuters, 17.0%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Mississippi
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes19,925 (3.3%)18,656 (3.3%)
5 to 9 Minutes59,260 (9.8%)66,962 (11.7%)
10 to 14 Minutes84,933 (14.0%)90,335 (15.9%)
15 to 19 Minutes95,727 (15.8%)96,718 (17.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes83,368 (13.7%)85,361 (15.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes38,610 (6.4%)38,160 (6.7%)
30 to 34 Minutes82,565 (13.6%)75,062 (13.2%)
35 to 39 Minutes17,439 (2.9%)18,858 (3.3%)
40 to 44 Minutes21,424 (3.5%)16,583 (2.9%)
45 to 59 Minutes44,434 (7.3%)34,050 (6.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes34,856 (5.7%)20,407 (3.6%)
90 or more Minutes24,585 (4.1%)8,936 (1.6%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Mississippi

The most frequent times of departure to work in Mississippi are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (88,878, 14.6%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (109,814, 19.3%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Mississippi
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM51,373 (8.5%)24,307 (4.3%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM36,705 (6.0%)13,493 (2.4%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM40,146 (6.6%)21,497 (3.8%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM81,587 (13.4%)50,351 (8.8%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM77,250 (12.7%)71,319 (12.5%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM88,878 (14.6%)109,814 (19.3%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM61,790 (10.2%)89,249 (15.7%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM43,376 (7.1%)49,590 (8.7%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM13,226 (2.2%)20,721 (3.6%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM18,708 (3.1%)27,967 (4.9%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM9,944 (1.6%)14,216 (2.5%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM5,060 (0.8%)5,201 (0.9%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM35,430 (5.8%)34,401 (6.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM43,653 (7.2%)37,962 (6.7%)
Total607,126 (100.0%)570,088 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Mississippi

Occupancy by Ownership in Mississippi

Of the total 1,121,269 dwellings in Mississippi, owner-occupied units account for 775,465 (69.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 345,804 (30.8%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Mississippi
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units775,46569.2%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units345,80430.8%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,121,269100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Mississippi

Occupancy by Household Size in Mississippi
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household329,46229.4%
2-Person Household379,96033.9%
3-Person Household178,99116.0%
4+ Person Household232,85620.8%
Total Housing Units1,121,269100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Mississippi

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Mississippi
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household200,012 (60.7%)129,450 (39.3%)
2-Person Household286,741 (75.5%)93,219 (24.5%)
3-Person Household124,866 (69.8%)54,125 (30.2%)
4+ Person Household163,846 (70.4%)69,010 (29.6%)
Total Housing Units775,465 (69.2%)345,804 (30.8%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Mississippi

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Mississippi
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School82,510 (59.4%)56,338 (40.6%)
High School Diploma206,576 (67.4%)99,810 (32.6%)
College/Associate Degree260,051 (67.1%)127,352 (32.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher226,328 (78.4%)62,304 (21.6%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Mississippi

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Mississippi
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years201,44618.0%
35 to 44 Years190,39317.0%
45 to 54 Years194,75417.4%
55 to 64 Years223,05819.9%
65 to 74 Years185,08816.5%
75 to 84 Years93,6168.4%
85 Years and Over32,9142.9%
Total1,121,269100.0%

Housing Finances in Mississippi

Median Income by Occupancy in Mississippi

Median Income by Occupancy in Mississippi
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied775,465 (69.2%)$65,530
Renter-Occupied345,804 (30.8%)$32,166
Average1,121,269 (100.0%)$52,985

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Mississippi

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Mississippi
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00023,050 (3.0%)28,085 (8.1%)
$5,000 to $9,99914,042 (1.8%)18,250 (5.3%)
$10,000 to $14,99934,388 (4.4%)37,771 (10.9%)
$15,000 to $19,99933,199 (4.3%)28,610 (8.3%)
$20,000 to $24,99934,235 (4.4%)26,840 (7.8%)
$25,000 to $34,99965,376 (8.4%)44,865 (13.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99994,730 (12.2%)51,636 (14.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999135,256 (17.4%)52,058 (15.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999107,101 (13.8%)27,993 (8.1%)
$100,000 to $149,999129,429 (16.7%)20,073 (5.8%)
$150,000 or more104,659 (13.5%)9,623 (2.8%)
Total775,465 (100.0%)345,804 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Mississippi

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Mississippi
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300112,559 (14.5%)15,857 (4.6%)
$300 to $499158,286 (20.4%)25,416 (7.3%)
$500 to $799136,911 (17.7%)77,854 (22.5%)
$800 to $99972,486 (9.3%)66,992 (19.4%)
$1,000 to $1,499145,908 (18.8%)93,726 (27.1%)
$1,500 to $1,99982,904 (10.7%)17,902 (5.2%)
$2,000 to $2,49934,559 (4.5%)4,389 (1.3%)
$2,500 to $2,99915,385 (2.0%)649 (0.2%)
$3,000 or more16,467 (2.1%)1,222 (0.4%)
Total775,465 (100.0%)345,804 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Mississippi

Housing Structures in Mississippi

Housing Structures in Mississippi
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached793,70270.8%
Single Unit, Attached15,5001.4%
2 Unit Apartments25,6962.3%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments35,4363.2%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments43,0453.8%
10 or more Apartments53,9804.8%
Mobile Home / Other153,91013.7%
Total1,121,269100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Mississippi

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Mississippi
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached649,774 (81.9%)143,928 (18.1%)
Single Unit, Attached7,170 (46.3%)8,330 (53.7%)
2 Unit Apartments813 (3.2%)24,883 (96.8%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1,140 (3.2%)34,296 (96.8%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments604 (1.4%)42,441 (98.6%)
10 or more Apartments1,131 (2.1%)52,849 (97.9%)
Mobile Home / Other114,833 (74.6%)39,077 (25.4%)
Total775,465 (69.2%)345,804 (30.8%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Mississippi

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Mississippi
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room2,389 (0.3%)10,920 (3.2%)
2 or 3 Rooms17,042 (2.2%)58,257 (16.9%)
4 or 5 Rooms226,843 (29.2%)171,393 (49.6%)
6 or 7 Rooms319,584 (41.2%)82,963 (24.0%)
8 or more Rooms209,607 (27.0%)22,271 (6.4%)
Total775,465 (100.0%)345,804 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Mississippi

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Mississippi
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas246,608 (31.8%)81,610 (23.6%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas96,591 (12.5%)20,504 (5.9%)
Electricity417,174 (53.8%)238,377 (68.9%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene1,055 (0.1%)485 (0.1%)
Coal or Coke67 (0.0%)11 (0.0%)
All other Fuels11,095 (1.4%)2,000 (0.6%)
No Fuel Used2,875 (0.4%)2,817 (0.8%)
Total775,465 (100.0%)345,804 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Mississippi

Household Vehicle Usage in Mississippi
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle23,978 (3.1%)44,446 (12.9%)
1 Vehicle191,910 (24.7%)169,045 (48.9%)
2 Vehicles315,101 (40.6%)95,922 (27.7%)
3 or more Vehicles244,476 (31.5%)36,391 (10.5%)
Total775,465 (100.0%)345,804 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Mississippi

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Mississippi

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units388,185387,280
Median Property Value$112,300$180,800
Median Household Income$48,478$71,245
Monthly Housing Costs$400$15,919
Real Estate Taxes$790$52,521

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Mississippi

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Mississippi
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00086,295 (22.2%)22,200 (5.7%)
$50,000 to $99,99990,365 (23.3%)62,626 (16.2%)
$100,000 to $299,999164,198 (42.3%)227,211 (58.7%)
$300,000 to $499,99933,814 (8.7%)55,684 (14.4%)
$500,000 to $749,9998,082 (2.1%)12,800 (3.3%)
$750,000 to $999,9992,351 (0.6%)3,730 (1.0%)
$1,000,000 or more3,080 (0.8%)3,029 (0.8%)
Total388,185 (100.0%)387,280 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Mississippi

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Mississippi
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00026,478 (6.8%)5,332 (1.4%)
$10,000 to $24,99973,370 (18.9%)10,614 (2.7%)
$25,000 to $34,99943,247 (11.1%)28,452 (7.3%)
$35,000 to $49,99956,047 (14.4%)22,129 (5.7%)
$50,000 to $74,99966,570 (17.2%)38,683 (10.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99944,211 (11.4%)68,686 (17.7%)
$100,000 to $149,99944,848 (11.6%)62,890 (16.2%)
$150,000 or more33,414 (8.6%)84,581 (21.8%)
Total388,185 (100.0%)387,280 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Mississippi

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Mississippi
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x174,738 (45.0%)84,327 (21.8%)
2.0x to 2.9x62,254 (16.0%)179,533 (46.4%)
3.0x to 3.9x39,031 (10.1%)89,435 (23.1%)
4.0x or more104,282 (26.9%)42,402 (11.0%)
Total388,185 (100.0%)387,280 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Mississippi

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Mississippi
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800138,587 (35.7%)2,830 (0.7%)
$800 to $1,49963,645 (16.4%)81,511 (21.0%)
$800 to $1,49972,360 (18.6%)102,516 (26.5%)
Total388,185 (100.0%)387,280 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Mississippi

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Mississippi

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Mississippi
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years205,299 (95.6%)9,386 (4.4%)
6 to 18 Years490,134 (93.9%)31,951 (6.1%)
19 to 25 Years220,179 (77.9%)62,428 (22.1%)
26 to 34 Years247,183 (76.7%)74,860 (23.3%)
35 to 44 Years289,529 (81.2%)66,982 (18.8%)
45 to 54 Years296,455 (84.8%)53,219 (15.2%)
55 to 64 Years330,926 (88.8%)41,777 (11.2%)
65 to 74 Years286,884 (99.6%)1,276 (0.4%)
75 Years and older183,081 (99.8%)330 (0.2%)
Total2,549,670 (88.2%)342,209 (11.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Mississippi

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Mississippi
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born205,299 (95.6%)9,386 (4.4%)
Foreign Born, Citizen490,134 (93.9%)31,951 (6.1%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen220,179 (77.9%)62,428 (22.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Mississippi

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Mississippi
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000435,155 (82.0%)95,841 (18.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999504,586 (84.2%)94,408 (15.8%)
$50,000 to $74,999433,073 (87.4%)62,433 (12.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999353,279 (90.9%)35,404 (9.1%)
$100,000 and over790,387 (94.1%)49,589 (5.9%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Mississippi

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Mississippi
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6120,782 (56.3%)92,368 (43.0%)
6 to 18 Years245,033 (46.9%)265,564 (50.9%)
19 to 25 Years40,055 (14.2%)186,363 (65.9%)
25 to 34 Years49,272 (15.3%)207,311 (64.4%)
35 to 44 Years54,006 (15.1%)248,185 (69.6%)
45 to 54 Years59,603 (17.1%)252,362 (72.2%)
55 to 64 Years102,839 (27.6%)255,040 (68.4%)
65 to 74 Years279,615 (97.0%)147,518 (51.2%)
75 Years and over182,200 (99.3%)99,533 (54.3%)
Total1,133,405 (39.2%)1,754,244 (60.7%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Mississippi

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Mississippi
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years830 (0.9%)593 (0.7%)
5 to 17 Years22,783 (8.7%)14,637 (5.8%)
18 to 34 Years31,096 (9.8%)29,007 (8.7%)
35 to 64 Years98,218 (19.2%)106,817 (18.9%)
65 to 74 Years46,020 (34.5%)46,798 (30.2%)
75 Years and over39,459 (53.7%)59,821 (54.4%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Mississippi

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Mississippi: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years550 (0.6%)352 (0.4%)
5 to 17 Years1,890 (0.7%)1,218 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years4,332 (1.4%)3,049 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years23,590 (4.6%)15,208 (2.7%)
65 to 74 Years20,526 (15.4%)8,984 (5.8%)
75 Years and over21,366 (29.1%)20,801 (18.9%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Mississippi: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years479 (0.5%)403 (0.5%)
5 to 17 Years4,359 (1.7%)4,992 (2.0%)
18 to 34 Years6,363 (2.0%)9,165 (2.7%)
35 to 64 Years21,737 (4.2%)27,761 (4.9%)
65 to 74 Years9,149 (6.9%)11,273 (7.3%)
75 Years and over8,944 (12.2%)12,602 (11.5%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Mississippi: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years17,812 (6.8%)9,163 (3.6%)
18 to 34 Years20,706 (6.5%)15,139 (4.5%)
35 to 64 Years37,053 (7.2%)39,806 (7.0%)
65 to 74 Years10,277 (7.7%)11,321 (7.3%)
75 Years and over10,273 (14.0%)19,132 (17.4%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Mississippi: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years2,393 (0.9%)1,835 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years6,148 (1.9%)6,496 (1.9%)
35 to 64 Years53,934 (10.5%)67,154 (11.9%)
65 to 74 Years26,456 (19.9%)34,436 (22.2%)
75 Years and over24,547 (33.4%)44,931 (40.9%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Mississippi: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years3,319 (1.3%)2,201 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years3,925 (1.2%)3,044 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years18,044 (3.5%)19,239 (3.4%)
65 to 74 Years7,013 (5.3%)8,695 (5.6%)
75 Years and over9,689 (13.2%)17,997 (16.4%)

Technology Access in Mississippi

Computing Device Access in Mississippi

Computing Device Access in Mississippi
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop736,87065.7%
Smartphone952,22784.9%
Tablet592,82152.9%
No Computing Device111,75310.0%
Total1,121,269100.0%

Internet Access in Mississippi

Internet Access in Mississippi
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet1,8420.2%
Broadband Home617,42855.1%
Cellular Data Only205,84918.4%
Satellite Internet121,33610.8%
No Internet222,14919.8%
Total1,121,269100.0%

Mississippi Summary

Mississippi is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States. It is bordered by Tennessee to the north, Alabama to the east, the Gulf of Mexico to the south, and Louisiana and Arkansas to the west. Mississippi is the 32nd largest state in the United States, with an area of 48,430 square miles (125,440 km2). Mississippi is the 32nd most populous state in the United States, with a population of 2,976,149 as of the 2010 census.

History

Mississippi has a long and rich history. The first inhabitants of the area were Native American tribes, including the Choctaw, Chickasaw, and Natchez. The first Europeans to explore the area were the Spanish, who arrived in the early 16th century. The French also explored the area, and in 1699, they established the first permanent settlement in the area, Fort Maurepas. The French and Spanish both had a significant influence on the culture and language of the area.
In 1798, Mississippi became part of the United States as part of the Mississippi Territory. In 1817, Mississippi became the 20th state to join the Union. During the Civil War, Mississippi was a Confederate state, and it was the site of several major battles. After the war, Mississippi was the first state to ratify the 13th Amendment, which abolished slavery.

Geography

Mississippi is located in the southeastern region of the United States. It is bordered by Tennessee to the north, Alabama to the east, the Gulf of Mexico to the south, and Louisiana and Arkansas to the west. Mississippi is the 32nd largest state in the United States, with an area of 48,430 square miles (125,440 km2).
Mississippi is divided into three distinct geographic regions. The Gulf Coastal Plain is located in the southern part of the state and is characterized by flat, low-lying land. The Piedmont Plateau is located in the central part of the state and is characterized by rolling hills and valleys. The Mississippi Alluvial Plain is located in the northern part of the state and is characterized by flat, fertile land.

Economy

Mississippi’s economy is largely based on agriculture, forestry, and manufacturing. The state’s agricultural products include cotton, soybeans, corn, rice, and sweet potatoes. Mississippi is also a major producer of timber, and the state’s forests are home to a variety of hardwood trees.
Manufacturing is also an important part of Mississippi’s economy. The state is home to a number of major manufacturing companies, including Nissan, Toyota, and Continental Tire. Mississippi is also home to a number of military bases, which provide a significant boost to the state’s economy.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Mississippi had a population of 2,976,149. The racial makeup of the state was 58.4% White, 37.3% African American, 0.4% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.7% of the population.
The median household income in Mississippi was $37,095 in 2018. The poverty rate in the state was 19.8%, which is higher than the national average of 11.8%. The largest cities in Mississippi are Jackson, Gulfport, Southaven, Hattiesburg, and Biloxi.

Common Questions

When was Mississippi Incorporated?
Mississippi was Incorporated into the Union on Dec 10, 1817.
What is the Total Area of Mississippi?
Total Area of Mississippi is 48,432 Square Miles.
What is the Total Land Area of Mississippi?
Total Land Area of Mississippi is 46,920 Square Miles.
What is the Total Water Area of Mississippi?
Total Water Area of Mississippi is 1,512 Square Miles.
What is the Average Elevation in Mississippi?
Average Elevation in Mississippi is 300 Feet.
What is the Highest Elevation in Mississippi?
Highest Elevation in Mississippi is 806 Feet.
What is the Lowest Elevation in Mississippi?
Lowest Elevation in Mississippi is 0 Feet.
What is the Population Density in Mississippi?
Population Density in Mississippi is 63.1 People per Square Mile.
What is the Total Population of Mississippi?
Total Population of Mississippi is 2,958,846.
What is the Total Male Population of Mississippi?
Total Male Population of Mississippi is 1,437,988.
What is the Total Female Population of Mississippi?
Total Female Population of Mississippi is 1,520,858.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Mississippi?
There are 94.55 Males per 100 Females in Mississippi.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Mississippi?
There are 105.76 Females per 100 Males in Mississippi.
What is the Median Population Age in Mississippi?
Median Population Age in Mississippi is 38.1 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Mississippi
Average Family Size in Mississippi is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Mississippi
Average Household Size in Mississippi is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Mississippi?
Per Capita income in Mississippi is $29,209.
What is the Median Family Income in Mississippi?
Median Family Income in Mississippi is $67,731.
What is the Median Household income in Mississippi?
Median Household Income in Mississippi is $52,985.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Mississippi?
Income or Wage Gap in Mississippi is 30.5%.
Women in Mississippi earn 69.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Mississippi?
Family Income Deficit in Mississippi is $11,405.
Families that are below poverty line in Mississippi earn $11,405 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Mississippi?
Inequality or Gini Index in Mississippi is 0.48.
How Large is the Labor Force in Mississippi?
There are 1,343,921 People in the Labor Forcein in Mississippi.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Mississippi?
57.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Mississippi.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Mississippi?
Unemployment Rate in Mississippi is 6.4%.