Southwest Region PUMA, MS

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2021 Population

176,665

0.0153% 1-year growth

US Senator

Roger Wicker

Republican Party

US Senator

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

39.8

0.252% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

26.8%

1.61% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$35,994

6.41% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$90,600

0.11% 1-year decline

2021 Employed Population

58,261

0.372% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Southwest Region PUMA, MS had a population of 177k people with a median age of 39.8 and a median household income of $35,994. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Southwest Region PUMA, MS grew from 176,638 to 176,665, a 0.0153% increase and its median household income grew from $33,827 to $35,994, a 6.41% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Southwest Region PUMA, MS are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (48.6%), White (Non-Hispanic) (46.9%), White (Hispanic) (1.02%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1%), and Other (Hispanic) (0.963%).

3.13% of the households in Southwest Region PUMA, MS reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.6% of the residents in Southwest Region PUMA, MS are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Southwest Region PUMA, MS are Alcorn State University (693 degrees awarded in 2021) and Southwest Mississippi Community College (561 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Southwest Region PUMA, MS was $90,600, and the homeownership rate was 72.2%.

Most people in Southwest Region PUMA, MS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Southwest Region PUMA, MS was 2 cars per household.

Southwest Region PUMA, MS borders Northeast Louisiana PUMA, LA, Kisatchie Delta Regional Planning & Development District 1 PUMA, LA, Baton Rouge Metropolitan Area (West) PUMA, LA, Livingston & St. Helena Parishes PUMA, LA, Tangipahoa & Washington Parishes PUMA, LA, Hinds (West), Warren & Copiah CountiesVicksburg City PUMA, MS, Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS, Jones, Wayne, Covington, Greene & Jefferson Davis Counties PUMA, MS, and Forrest, Lamar, Marion & Perry CountiesHattiesburg City PUMA, MS.

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United States Mississippi

Population & Diversity

Southwest Region PUMA, MS is home to a population of 177k people, from which 98.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.72% of Southwest Region PUMA, MS residents were born outside of the country (3.03k people).

In 2021, there were 1.04 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (85.8k people) in Southwest Region PUMA, MS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 82.8k White (Non-Hispanic) and 1.8k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Southwest Region PUMA, MS are Spanish (3,906 households), French (Incl. Cajun) (212 households), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (145 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

90,905

Women

51.5%

85,704

Men

48.5%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 176,609 inhabitants, with 48.5% men, and 51.5% women.

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

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Citizenship

98.6%

2021 Citizenship

98.5%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.6% of Southwest Region PUMA, MS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Southwest Region PUMA, MS was 98.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Southwest Region PUMA, MS

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
85.8k ± 1.27k
White (Non-Hispanic)
82.8k ± 155
White (Hispanic)
1.8k ± 511

2.8%

Hispanic Population

4.95k people

2.8% of the people in Southwest Region PUMA, MS are hispanic (4.95k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,293 ± 880 people
Guatemala
211 ± 356 people
India
168 ± 318 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Southwest Region PUMA, MS was Mexico, the natal country of 1,293 Southwest Region PUMA, MS residents, followed by Guatemala with 211 and India with 168.

Foreign-Born Population

1.72%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

3.03k people

2.2%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

3.89k people

As of 2021, 1.72% of Southwest Region PUMA, MS residents (3.03k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Southwest Region PUMA, MS was 2.2%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
3,906 households (2.35%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
212 households (0.128%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
145 households (0.0873%)

3.13% of the households in Southwest Region PUMA, MS reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Southwest Region PUMA, MS was Spanish. 2.35% of the households in Southwest Region PUMA, MS reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,801 ± 393
Gulf War (2001-)
1,260 ± 376
Gulf War (1990s)
851 ± 238

Southwest Region PUMA, MS has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.22 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Southwest Region PUMA, MS employs 58.3k people. The largest industries in Southwest Region PUMA, MS are Elementary & secondary schools (5,113 people), Construction (3,785 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,530 people), and the highest paying industries are Animal food, grain & oilseed milling ($169,114), Pulp, paper, & paperboard mills ($100,515), and Support activities for mining ($97,878).

Males in Southwest Region PUMA, MS have an average income that is 1.4 times higher than the average income of females, which is $39,022. The income inequality in Southwest Region PUMA, MS (measured using the Gini index) is 0.442, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

29,740

Women

51.2%

28,305

Men

48.8%

The workforce of Southwest Region PUMA, MS in 2020 was 58,045 people, with 51.2% woman, and 48.8% men.

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

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Occupations

58.3k

2021 Value

0.372%

1 Year growth

± 0.372%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Southwest Region PUMA, MS grew at a rate of 0.372%, from 58k employees to 58.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Southwest Region PUMA, MS, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,565 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (2,365 people), and Registered nurses (2,170 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Southwest Region PUMA, MS.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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

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Industries

Employment by Industries

58.3k

2021 Value

0.372%

1 Year growth

± 0.372%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Southwest Region PUMA, MS grew at a rate of 0.372%, from 58k employees to 58.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Southwest Region PUMA, MS, are Elementary & secondary schools (5,113 people), Construction (3,785 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,530 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Southwest Region PUMA, MS, though some of these residents may live in Southwest Region PUMA, MS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$39,049

Median earning men ± $1,865

$26,603

Median earning women ± $1,318

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($61,588), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($52,500), and Information ($51,498).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($32,731), Public Administration ($31,284), and Wholesale Trade ($30,703).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

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

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

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Civics

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

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

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

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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

2020 Election Results

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

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

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

Senator Elections

US Senators from Mississippi

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Roger Wicker

Senator from Mississippi

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

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Senator from Mississippi

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

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

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

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

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Mississippi

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

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

Education

In 2021, universities in Southwest Region PUMA, MS awarded 1,254 degrees. The student population of Southwest Region PUMA, MS in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,620 male students and 3,127 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Southwest Region PUMA, MS are Black or African American (831 and 69.1%), followed by White (339 and 28.2%), Hispanic or Latino (12 and 0.998%), and Unknown (10 and 0.832%).

The largest universities in Southwest Region PUMA, MS by number of degrees awarded are Alcorn State University (693 and 55.3%) and Southwest Mississippi Community College (561 and 44.7%).

The most popular majors in Southwest Region PUMA, MS are Liberal Arts & Sciences (287 and 22.9%), Registered Nursing (146 and 11.6%), and General Biological Sciences (128 and 10.2%).

The median tuition cost in Southwest Region PUMA, MS for a public four year colleges is $7,566 for in-state students and $7,566 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Southwest Region PUMA, MS, the percentage of applicants admitted was 38.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 21.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 4,747 (34.1% men and 65.9% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 4,747 students enrolled in Southwest Region PUMA, MS, 34.1% men and 65.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 3,475 records, of which 67.1% were women and 32.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
43 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
33 degree-majors awarded
General Biological Sciences
119 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Southwest Region PUMA, MS was General Studies with 43 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Alcorn State University
693 degrees awarded
Southwest Mississippi Community College
561 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Alcorn State University with 693 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 443 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Southwest Region PUMA, MS, which is 0.546 times less than the 811 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 831 degrees mean that there were 2.45 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 339 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

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

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($7,566) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($610) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,586) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 1.12% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.734% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Southwest Region PUMA, MS in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (48.3k), Some college (30.4k), and Secondary Education (28.9k).

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

Housing & Living

The median property value in Southwest Region PUMA, MS was $90,600 in 2021, which is 0.37 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $90,700 to $90,600, a 0.11% decrease. The homeownership rate in Southwest Region PUMA, MS is 72.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Southwest Region PUMA, MS have an average commute time of 28.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Southwest Region PUMA, MS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Southwest Region PUMA, MS is $35,994. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Southwest Region PUMA, MS was DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS with a value of $73,460, followed by Madison & Yazoo Counties PUMA, MS and Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS, with respective values of $71,565 and $68,405.

Housing

Property

$90,600

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,486

$47,784

Median Property Taxes

±$1,710

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

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

Rent vs Own

72.2%

Homeownership

2021

63.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 72.2% of the housing units in Southwest Region PUMA, MS were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 72.7%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

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

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

Household Income

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

$35,994

Median Household Income

± $1,530

66.2k

Number of Households

± 2,220

In 2021, the median household income of the 66.2k households in Southwest Region PUMA, MS grew to $35,994 from the previous year's value of $33,827.

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

Wage Distribution

0.442

2021 Wage GINI in Southwest Region PUMA, MS

0.445

2020 Wage GINI in Southwest Region PUMA, MS

In 2021, the income inequality in Southwest Region PUMA, MS was 0.442 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.737% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Southwest Region PUMA, MS was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Southwest Region PUMA, MS in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (86.4%)
Carpooled (7.75%)
Worked At Home (2.84%)

In 2021, 86.4% of workers in Southwest Region PUMA, MS drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.75%) and those who worked at home (2.84%).

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

Commute Time

28.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Southwest Region PUMA, MS have a longer commute time (28.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 5.87% of the workforce in Southwest Region PUMA, MS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

26.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Southwest Region PUMA, MS (45.6k out of 170k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Southwest Region PUMA, MS is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

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

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

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

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

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

Health

86.8% of the population of Southwest Region PUMA, MS has health coverage, with 35% on employee plans, 25.8% on Medicaid, 12.7% on Medicare, 12.1% on non-group plans, and 1.13% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.9% under 18 years, 18.2% between 18 and 34 years, 37.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.4% were men and 53.6% were women.

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

Uninsured People

13.2%

Uninsured

35%

Employer Coverage

25.8%

Medicaid

12.7%

Medicare

12.1%

Non-Group

1.13%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Southwest Region PUMA, MS declined by 5.94% from 14.1% to 13.2%.

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