Mississippi Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work
What is the population of Mississippi?
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There are 2,967,023 residents in Mississippi, with a median age of 37.8. Of this, 48.68% are males and 51.32% are females. US-born citizens make up 97.01% of the resident pool in Mississippi, while non-US-born citizens account for 1.66%. Additionally, 1.32% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 2,580,588 people in Mississippi currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 2,580,588 people in Mississippi currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 2,967,023 | -0.5% |
| Male Population | 1,444,255 | 0.0% |
| Female Population | 1,522,768 | -1.0% |
Male population 48.68%
Female population 51.32%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 37.8 | 0.3% |
| Citizen US Born | 2,878,453 | -0.5% |
| Citizen not US Born | 49,312 | -0.3% |
| Not Citizen | 39,258 | -2.3% |
Citizen US Born 97.01%
Citizen not US Born 1.66%
Not Citizen 1.32%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 7,508 | 12.1% |
| Moved from Same County | 185,886 | -5.2% |
| Moved from Same State | 97,321 | -4.0% |
| Moved from Different State | 63,598 | -2.3% |
| Same House as Last Year | 2,580,588 | 0.1% |
Moved from Abroad 0.26%
Moved from Same County 6.33%
Moved from Same State 3.32%
Moved from Different State 2.17%
Same House as Last Year 87.93%
What are the employment statistics in Mississippi?
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White-collar workers make up 71.9% of the working population in Mississippi, while blue-collar employees account for 28.1%. There are also 111,572 entrepreneurs in Mississippi (8.99% of the workforce); 830,780 workers employed in private companies (66.96%); and 227,435 people working in governmental institutions (18.33%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 892,152 | 0.1% |
| Blue Collar | 348,638 | -0.8% |
White Collar 71.9%
Blue Collar 28.1%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 111,572 | 1.5% |
| Private Companies | 830,780 | -0.2% |
| Governmental Workers | 227,435 | -1.1% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 71,003 | 0.3% |
Self Employees 8.99%
Private Companies 66.96%
Governmental Workers 18.33%
Not for Profit Companies 5.72%
How many households are there in Mississippi?
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There are a total of 1,108,670 households in Mississippi, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 66.08% of these Mississippi households, while non-family units account for the remaining 33.92%. Additionally, 31.97% of households have children and 68.03% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 1,108,670 | -0.7% |
| Average People Per Household | 3 | 0.4% |
| Family Households | 732,575 | -1.1% |
| Non-family Households | 376,095 | -0.0% |
Family Households 66.08%
Non-family Households 33.92%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 354,436 | -1.2% |
| Households without Children | 754,234 | -0.5% |
Households with Children 31.97%
Households without Children 68.03%
What are the median and average incomes in Mississippi?
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The average annual household income in Mississippi is $68,636, while the median household income sits at $49,111 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $53,708, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $57,121. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $27,906 and $38,478, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $68,636 | 5.3% |
| Median Household Income | $49,111 | 5.6% |
| People below Poverty Level | 547,667 | -1.1% |
| People above Poverty Level | 2,295,635 | 0.0% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Mississippi?
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There are 1,317,375 housing units in Mississippi, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1984. Of the 1,108,670 occupied housing units in Mississippi, 68.92% are owner-occupied, while 31.08% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 49.9% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $159,200. In general, housing costs reach $760 per month in Mississippi.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 49.9% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $159,200. In general, housing costs reach $760 per month in Mississippi.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 1,317,375 | -1.0% |
| Median Year Built | 1984 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 57,905 | -2.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 42,251 | -2.2% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 94,799 | -3.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 147,679 | -3.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 232,929 | -3.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 187,126 | -1.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 224,569 | -2.5% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 220,837 | -1.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 107,625 | N/A |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 1,655 | N/A |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,108,670 | -0.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 764,115 | -0.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 344,555 | -1.2% |
Owner Occupied 68.92%
Renter Occupied 31.08%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 381,330 | -0.7% |
| Without Mortgage | 382,785 | -0.3% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $159,200 | 5.1% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $101,200 | 4.2% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $760 | 4.8% |
With Mortgage 49.9%
Without Mortgage 50.1%
What is the level of education in Mississippi?
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Approximately 39.95% of the population in Mississippi holds a high school degree (that's 903,184 residents), while 24.23% have attained a college certificate (643,438 locals) and 13.25% have a bachelor's degree (299,658 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 96,080 | -1.0% |
| Some High School | 903,184 | -1.8% |
| Some College | 643,438 | -0.1% |
| Associate Degree | 233,747 | 2.2% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 299,658 | 2.3% |
| Graduate Degree | 180,369 | 1.0% |
No High School 4.25%
Some High School 39.95%
Some College 24.23%
Associate Degree 10.34%
Bachelor's Degree 13.25%
Graduate Degree 7.98%
What is the marital status of Mississippi residents?
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A total of 816,154 people in Mississippi have never been married (which represents 34.23% of the total population), while 1,126,091 of them are wedded (47.23%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 63,910 (2.68%) and 277,753 (11.65%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 816,154 | 0.9% |
| Married | 1,126,091 | -1.5% |
| Separated | 63,910 | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 164,171 | -3.1% |
| Divorced | 277,753 | 0.9% |
Never Married 34.23%
Married 47.23%
Separated 2.68%
Widowed 6.89%
Divorced 11.65%
What are the most common means of transportation in Mississippi?
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The top three means of transportation people in Mississippi use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 1,143,713 residents commute by car, 15,538 prefer going to work by walking and 2,641 by bus or trolley bus.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 1,143,713 | -1.0% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 2,641 | -6.7% |
| Subway or Elevated | 304 | N/A |
| Railroad | 25 | 8.7% |
| Ferryboat | 180 | 0.0% |
| Bicycle | 1,076 | -3.1% |
| Motorcycle | 954 | -11.2% |
| TaxiCab | 600 | 4.2% |
| Walk | 15,538 | -6.2% |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2021 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.
