South Region--George, Hancock, Pearl River & Stone Counties PUMA, MS

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2022 Population

145,268

0.532% 1-year growth

US Senator

Roger Wicker

Republican Party

US Senator

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Republican Party

2022 Median Age

41.3

0.732% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

16.6%

0.832% 1-year increase

2022 Median Household Income

$57,565

7.29% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$173,600

12.7% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

54,730

2.75% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, South Region--George, Hancock, Pearl River & Stone Counties PUMA, MS had a population of 145k people with a median age of 41.3 and a median household income of $57,565. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of South Region--George, Hancock, Pearl River & Stone Counties PUMA, MS grew from 144,499 to 145,268, a 0.532% increase and its median household income grew from $53,656 to $57,565, a 7.29% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in South Region--George, Hancock, Pearl River & Stone Counties PUMA, MS are White (Non-Hispanic) (82.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (10.3%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.9%), White (Hispanic) (1.39%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.27%).

3.19% of the households in South Region--George, Hancock, Pearl River & Stone Counties PUMA, MS reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.3% of the residents in South Region--George, Hancock, Pearl River & Stone Counties PUMA, MS are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in South Region--George, Hancock, Pearl River & Stone Counties PUMA, MS are Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College (3,406 degrees awarded in 2022) and Pearl River Community College (1,231 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in South Region--George, Hancock, Pearl River & Stone Counties PUMA, MS was $173,600, and the homeownership rate was 80.4%.

Most people in South Region--George, Hancock, Pearl River & Stone Counties PUMA, MS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 34.2 minutes. The average car ownership in South Region--George, Hancock, Pearl River & Stone Counties PUMA, MS was 2 cars per household.

South Region--George, Hancock, Pearl River & Stone Counties PUMA, MS borders Mobile County (Outer)--Prichard & Saraland Cities PUMA, AL, Capital Region Planning Commission 7--Tangipahoa & Washington Parishes PUMA, LA, Regional Planning Commission 1--St. Tammany Parish (Northwest) PUMA, LA, Regional Planning Commission 2--St. Tammany Parish (Southeast) PUMA, LA, Regional Planning Commission 9--St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA, South Region--Covington, Greene, Jefferson Davis, Jones & Wayne Counties PUMA, MS, South Region--Forrest, Lamar, Marion & Perry Counties PUMA, MS, South Region--Harrison County--Gulfport City PUMA, MS, South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS, and South Region--Jackson County PUMA, MS.

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Population & Diversity

South Region--George, Hancock, Pearl River & Stone Counties PUMA, MS is home to a population of 145k people, from which 99.3% are citizens. As of 2022, 1.64% of South Region--George, Hancock, Pearl River & Stone Counties PUMA, MS residents were born outside of the country (2.38k people).

In 2022, there were 7.93 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (119k people) in South Region--George, Hancock, Pearl River & Stone Counties PUMA, MS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 15k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.21k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in South Region--George, Hancock, Pearl River & Stone Counties PUMA, MS are Spanish (2,434 households), French (Incl. Cajun) (433 households), and Nepali, Marathi, or Other Indic Languages (183 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

73,141

Women

50.4%

71,922

Men

49.6%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 145,063 inhabitants, with 49.6% men, and 50.4% women.

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

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Citizenship

99.3%

2022 Citizenship

99.3%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 99.3% of South Region--George, Hancock, Pearl River & Stone Counties PUMA, MS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in South Region--George, Hancock, Pearl River & Stone Counties PUMA, MS was 99.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in South Region--George, Hancock, Pearl River & Stone Counties PUMA, MS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in South Region--George, Hancock, Pearl River & Stone Counties PUMA, MS

White (Non-Hispanic)
119k ± 376
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
15k ± 575
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
4.21k ± 632

3.39%

Hispanic Population

4.92k people

3.39% of the people in South Region--George, Hancock, Pearl River & Stone Counties PUMA, MS are hispanic (4.92k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in South Region--George, Hancock, Pearl River & Stone Counties PUMA, MS as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
249 ± 387 people
Canada
189 ± 337 people
India
179 ± 328 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South Region--George, Hancock, Pearl River & Stone Counties PUMA, MS was Mexico, the natal country of 249 South Region--George, Hancock, Pearl River & Stone Counties PUMA, MS residents, followed by Canada with 189 and India with 179.

Foreign-Born Population

1.64%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

2.38k people

1.67%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

2.41k people

As of 2022, 1.64% of South Region--George, Hancock, Pearl River & Stone Counties PUMA, MS residents (2.38k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in South Region--George, Hancock, Pearl River & Stone Counties PUMA, MS was 1.67%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in South Region--George, Hancock, Pearl River & Stone Counties PUMA, MS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
2,434 households (1.78%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
433 households (0.317%)
Nepali, Marathi, or Other Indic Languages
183 households (0.134%)

3.19% of the households in South Region--George, Hancock, Pearl River & Stone Counties 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 2022, the most common non-English language spoken in households in South Region--George, Hancock, Pearl River & Stone Counties PUMA, MS was Spanish. 1.78% of the households in South Region--George, Hancock, Pearl River & Stone Counties 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
3,714 ± 482
Gulf War (2001-)
2,790 ± 575
Gulf War (1990s)
1,230 ± 239

South Region--George, Hancock, Pearl River & Stone Counties PUMA, MS has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.33 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of South Region--George, Hancock, Pearl River & Stone Counties PUMA, MS employs 54.7k people. The largest industries in South Region--George, Hancock, Pearl River & Stone Counties PUMA, MS are Construction (5,475 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,741 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,375 people), and the highest paying industries are Support activities for mining ($126,861), Administration of economic programs & space research ($116,462), and Support activities for agriculture & forestry ($106,887).

Males in South Region--George, Hancock, Pearl River & Stone Counties PUMA, MS have an average income that is 1.59 times higher than the average income of females, which is $43,503. The income inequality in South Region--George, Hancock, Pearl River & Stone Counties PUMA, MS (measured using the Gini index) is 0.432, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

24,912

Women

46.1%

29,161

Men

53.9%

The workforce of South Region--George, Hancock, Pearl River & Stone Counties PUMA, MS in 2020 was 54,073 people, with 46.1% woman, and 53.9% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in South Region--George, Hancock, Pearl River & Stone Counties PUMA, MS.

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Occupations

54.7k

2022 Value

2.75%

1 Year growth

± 2.75%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in South Region--George, Hancock, Pearl River & Stone Counties PUMA, MS grew at a rate of 2.75%, from 53.3k employees to 54.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in South Region--George, Hancock, Pearl River & Stone Counties PUMA, MS, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,170 people), Registered nurses (1,872 people), and Cashiers (1,561 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of South Region--George, Hancock, Pearl River & Stone Counties 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

54.7k

2022 Value

2.75%

1 Year growth

± 2.75%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in South Region--George, Hancock, Pearl River & Stone Counties PUMA, MS grew at a rate of 2.75%, from 53.3k employees to 54.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in South Region--George, Hancock, Pearl River & Stone Counties PUMA, MS, are Construction (5,475 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,741 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,375 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of South Region--George, Hancock, Pearl River & Stone Counties PUMA, MS, though some of these residents may live in South Region--George, Hancock, Pearl River & Stone Counties PUMA, MS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$50,157

Median earning men ± $2,310

$28,926

Median earning women ± $1,934

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($74,680), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($70,608), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($68,756).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Public Administration ($40,833), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($36,750), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($35,255).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

2.1%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.13M people employed in Alabama. This represents a 2.1% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.2%.

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

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 South Region--George, Hancock, Pearl River & Stone Counties 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

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Mississippi.

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 2022, universities in South Region--George, Hancock, Pearl River & Stone Counties PUMA, MS awarded 4,637 degrees. The student population of South Region--George, Hancock, Pearl River & Stone Counties PUMA, MS in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 4,903 male students and 8,404 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in South Region--George, Hancock, Pearl River & Stone Counties PUMA, MS are White (2,822 and 60.9%), followed by Black or African American (1,086 and 23.4%), Unknown (277 and 5.97%), and Hispanic or Latino (189 and 4.08%).

The largest universities in South Region--George, Hancock, Pearl River & Stone Counties PUMA, MS by number of degrees awarded are Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College (3,406 and 73.5%) and Pearl River Community College (1,231 and 26.5%).

The most popular majors in South Region--George, Hancock, Pearl River & Stone Counties PUMA, MS are Liberal Arts & Sciences (590 and 12.7%), General Health Services (280 and 6.04%), and Other Industrial Production Technology (243 and 5.24%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 13,307 students enrolled in South Region--George, Hancock, Pearl River & Stone Counties PUMA, MS, 36.8% men and 63.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 7,557 records, of which 62.2% were women and 37.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
590 degrees awarded
General Health Services
280 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
203 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in South Region--George, Hancock, Pearl River & Stone Counties PUMA, MS was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 590 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in South Region--George, Hancock, Pearl River & Stone Counties PUMA, MS according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
3,406 degrees awarded
Pearl River Community College
1,231 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College with 3,406 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 1,974 men were awarded degrees from institutions in South Region--George, Hancock, Pearl River & Stone Counties PUMA, MS, which is 0.741 times less than the 2,663 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,822 degrees mean that there were 2.6 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 1,086 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

Public, 2-year ($3,275) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($450) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,188) 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 2022, 0.709% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.82% 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 South Region--George, Hancock, Pearl River & Stone Counties PUMA, MS in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (38.3k), Some college (27.2k), and Secondary Education (18.7k).

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 South Region--George, Hancock, Pearl River & Stone Counties PUMA, MS was $173,600 in 2022, which is 0.616 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $154,000 to $173,600, a 12.7% increase. The homeownership rate in South Region--George, Hancock, Pearl River & Stone Counties PUMA, MS is 80.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in South Region--George, Hancock, Pearl River & Stone Counties PUMA, MS have an average commute time of 34.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in South Region--George, Hancock, Pearl River & Stone Counties PUMA, MS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in South Region--George, Hancock, Pearl River & Stone Counties PUMA, MS is $57,565. In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in South Region--George, Hancock, Pearl River & Stone Counties PUMA, MS was North Delta Region--DeSoto County--Southaven City PUMA, MS with a value of $79,666, followed by Central Region--Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS and Central Region--Madison & Rankin Counties PUMA, MS, with respective values of $72,380 and $71,612.

Housing

Property

$173,600

Median Property Value 2022

±$5,394

$45,084

Median Property Taxes

±$1,940

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 South Region--George, Hancock, Pearl River & Stone Counties PUMA, MS the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in South Region--George, Hancock, Pearl River & Stone Counties PUMA, MS compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

80.4%

Homeownership

2022

66%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 80.4% of the housing units in South Region--George, Hancock, Pearl River & Stone Counties PUMA, MS were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 79.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in South Region--George, Hancock, Pearl River & Stone Counties 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 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in South Region--George, Hancock, Pearl River & Stone Counties PUMA, MS was North Delta Region--DeSoto County--Southaven City PUMA, MS with a value of $79,666, followed by Central Region--Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS and Central Region--Madison & Rankin Counties PUMA, MS, with respective values of $72,380 and $71,612.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in South Region--George, Hancock, Pearl River & Stone Counties 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.

$57,565

Median Household Income

± $2,803

56.1k

Number of Households

± 2,199

In 2022, the median household income of the 56.1k households in South Region--George, Hancock, Pearl River & Stone Counties PUMA, MS grew to $57,565 from the previous year's value of $53,656.

The following chart displays the households in South Region--George, Hancock, Pearl River & Stone Counties 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.432

2022 Wage GINI in South Region--George, Hancock, Pearl River & Stone Counties PUMA, MS

0.447

2021 Wage GINI in South Region--George, Hancock, Pearl River & Stone Counties PUMA, MS

In 2022, the income inequality in South Region--George, Hancock, Pearl River & Stone Counties PUMA, MS was 0.432 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 3.36% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for South Region--George, Hancock, Pearl River & Stone Counties PUMA, MS was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in South Region--George, Hancock, Pearl River & Stone Counties PUMA, MS in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in South Region--George, Hancock, Pearl River & Stone Counties PUMA, MS across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (78.9%)
Carpooled (9.89%)
Worked At Home (7.28%)

In 2022, 78.9% of workers in South Region--George, Hancock, Pearl River & Stone Counties PUMA, MS drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.89%) and those who worked at home (7.28%).

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

34.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in South Region--George, Hancock, Pearl River & Stone Counties PUMA, MS have a longer commute time (34.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 5.56% of the workforce in South Region--George, Hancock, Pearl River & Stone Counties PUMA, MS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in South Region--George, Hancock, Pearl River & Stone Counties 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 South Region--George, Hancock, Pearl River & Stone Counties PUMA, MS distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in South Region--George, Hancock, Pearl River & Stone Counties PUMA, MS have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

16.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in South Region--George, Hancock, Pearl River & Stone Counties PUMA, MS (23.6k out of 142k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in South Region--George, Hancock, Pearl River & Stone Counties PUMA, MS is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

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

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

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

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

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

Health

87.8% of the population of South Region--George, Hancock, Pearl River & Stone Counties PUMA, MS has health coverage, with 38.4% on employee plans, 19.2% on Medicaid, 13.8% on Medicare, 13.9% on non-group plans, and 2.42% on military or VA plans.

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

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,860 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Mississippi

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

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.9% under 18 years, 19% between 18 and 34 years, 38.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

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

Uninsured People

12.2%

Uninsured

38.4%

Employer Coverage

19.2%

Medicaid

13.8%

Medicare

13.9%

Non-Group

2.42%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in South Region--George, Hancock, Pearl River & Stone Counties PUMA, MS declined by 4.16% from 12.7% to 12.2%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in South Region--George, Hancock, Pearl River & Stone Counties PUMA, MS changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.