Goodman, MS

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2022 Population

1,287

8.46% 1-year decline

US Senator

Roger Wicker

Republican Party

US Senator

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Republican Party

2022 Median Age

20.1

0.5% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

48%

5.47% 1-year decrease

2022 Median Household Income

$12,207

17.9% 1-year decline

2021 Median Property Value

$56,100

2022 Employed Population

246

2.77% 1-year decline

About

In 2022, Goodman, MS had a population of 1.29k people with a median age of 20.1 and a median household income of $12,207. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Goodman, MS declined from 1,406 to 1,287, a −8.46% decrease and its median household income declined from $14,861 to $12,207, a −17.9% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Goodman, MS are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (69%), White (Non-Hispanic) (28.1%), Two+ (Hispanic) (1.63%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.855%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (0.389%).

None of the households in Goodman, 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.

99.5% of the residents in Goodman, MS are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Goodman, MS are Holmes Community College (1,424 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2021, the median property value in Goodman, MS was $56,100, and the homeownership rate was 20.6%.

Most people in Goodman, MS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Goodman, MS was 2 cars per household.

United States Mississippi Holmes County, MS North Central Region PUMA, MS

Population & Diversity

Goodman, MS is home to a population of 1.29k people, from which 99.5% are citizens. As of 2022, 1.4% of Goodman, MS residents were born outside of the country (18 people).

In 2022, there were 2.45 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (888 people) in Goodman, MS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 362 White (Non-Hispanic) and 21 Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.5%

2022 Citizenship

99.6%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 99.5% of Goodman, MS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Goodman, MS was 99.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Goodman, MS

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
888 ± 223
White (Non-Hispanic)
362 ± 100
Two+ (Hispanic)
21 ± 30.4

1.63%

Hispanic Population

21 people

1.63% of the people in Goodman, MS are hispanic (21 people).

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

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Mississippi.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
16,383 ± 3,134 people
India
5,084 ± 1,749 people
Guatemala
3,926 ± 1,537 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Mississippi was Mexico, the natal country of 16,383 Mississippi residents, followed by India with 5,084 and Guatemala with 3,926.

Foreign-Born Population

1.4%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

18 people

1.07%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

15 people

As of 2022, 1.4% of Goodman, MS residents (18 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 Goodman, MS was 1.07%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
7 ± 22
Vietnam
6 ± 22
Gulf War (1990s)
0 ± 20

Goodman, MS has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.17 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Goodman, MS employs 246 people. The largest industries in Goodman, MS are Retail Trade (60 people), Educational Services (59 people), and Finance & Insurance (29 people), and the highest paying industries are Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($28,333), Accommodation & Food Services ($28,333), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($25,972).

Males in Mississippi have an average income that is 1.39 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,477. The income inequality in Mississippi (measured using the Gini index) is 0.452, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

246

2022 Value

± 113

−2.77%

1 Year decline

± 65.3%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Goodman, MS declined at a rate of −2.77%, from 253 employees to 246 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Goodman, MS, are Sales & Related Occupations (39 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (39 people), and Production Occupations (26 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Goodman, 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

246

2022 Value

± 113

−2.77%

1 Year decline

± 65.3%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Goodman, MS declined at a rate of −2.77%, from 253 employees to 246 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Goodman, MS, are Retail Trade (60 people), Educational Services (59 people), and Finance & Insurance (29 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Goodman, MS, though some of these residents may live in Goodman, MS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$17,344

Median earning men ± $8,279

$23,482

Median earning women ± $17,099

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Retail Trade ($16,406), Other Services Except Public Administration ($13,158), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($4,861).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($42,639), Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($28,542), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($21,250).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

1.38%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.17M people employed in Mississippi. This represents a 1.38% 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 12.5%.

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

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 Goodman, 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 2022, universities in Goodman, MS awarded 1,424 degrees. The student population of Goodman, MS in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 1,666 male students and 3,282 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Goodman, MS are White (738 and 51.8%), followed by Black or African American (602 and 42.3%), Hispanic or Latino (33 and 2.32%), and Two or More Races (24 and 1.69%).

The largest universities in Goodman, MS by number of degrees awarded are Holmes Community College (1,424 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Goodman, MS are Pre-Nursing Studies (128 and 8.99%), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (107 and 7.51%), and Registered Nursing (102 and 7.16%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 4,948 students enrolled in Goodman, MS, 33.7% men and 66.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,442 records, of which 61.8% were women and 38.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Pre-Nursing Studies
128 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
102 degrees awarded
General Studies
100 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Goodman, MS was Pre-Nursing Studies with 128 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Goodman, MS according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Holmes Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

1,424 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Holmes Community College with 1,424 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 457 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Goodman, MS, which is 0.473 times less than the 967 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 738 degrees mean that there were 1.23 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 602 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 ($2,700) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($810) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($2,400) 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

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Measure

In 2022, 1.04% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.852% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (690k), Some college (543k), and Secondary Education (397k).

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 Goodman, MS was $56,100 in 2021, which is 0.199 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between N/A and 2021 the median property value increased from N/A to $56,100, a N/A N/A. The homeownership rate in Goodman, MS is 20.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Goodman, MS have an average commute time of 27.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Goodman, MS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$56,100

Median Property Value 2021

±$21,640

$50

Median Property Taxes

±$43

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 Goodman, MS the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

The following map shows all of the places in Goodman, 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.

$12,207

Median Household Income

± $5,834

243

Number of Households

± 78

In 2022, the median household income of the 243 households in Goodman, MS declined from $12,207 from the previous year's value of $14,861.

The following chart displays the households in Goodman, 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

The closest comparable wage GINI for Goodman, MS is from Mississippi.

0.452

2022 Wage GINI in Mississippi

0.45

2021 Wage GINI in Mississippi

In 2022, the income inequality in Mississippi was 0.452 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.553% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Mississippi was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Mississippi in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Mississippi across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (68.4%)
Worked At Home (12.7%)
Walked (11%)

In 2022, 68.4% of workers in Goodman, MS drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12.7%) and those who walked to work (11%).

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

27.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Goodman, MS have a longer commute time (27.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Goodman, MS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

48% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Goodman, MS (353 out of 735 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 Males 25 - 34, followed by Females 65 - 74 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Goodman, MS is Black, followed by White 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

82.9% of the population of Goodman, MS has health coverage, with 29.4% on employee plans, 31.2% on Medicaid, 4.43% on Medicare, 16.6% on non-group plans, and 1.32% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Holmes County, MS see 1858 patients per year on average, which represents a 20.2% increase from the previous year (1546 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2357 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 2749 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Holmes County, MS.

1,858 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Holmes County, MS

Primary care physicians in Holmes County, MS see an average of 1,858 patients per year. This represents a 20.2% increase from the previous year (1,546 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 33% under 18 years, 44.1% between 18 and 34 years, 13.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 9.01% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 43% were men and 57% were women.

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

Uninsured People

17.1%

Uninsured

29.4%

Employer Coverage

31.2%

Medicaid

4.43%

Medicare

16.6%

Non-Group

1.32%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Goodman, MS declined by 6.84% from 18.3% to 17.1%.

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

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