Mississippi State, MS

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2021 Population

3,005

14% 1-year decline

US Senator

Roger Wicker

Republican Party

US Senator

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

19.4

0.513% 1-year decrease

2021 Employed Population

748

5.32% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Mississippi State, MS had a population of 3.01k people with a median age of 19.4 and a median household income of N/A. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Mississippi State, MS declined from 3,494 to 3,005, a −14% decrease and its median household income N/A from N/A to N/A, a N/A% N/A.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Mississippi State, MS are White (Non-Hispanic) (61.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (30.5%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.46%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.23%), and White (Hispanic) (2.1%).

None of the households in Mississippi State, 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.

98.9% of the residents in Mississippi State, MS are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Mississippi State, MS are Mississippi State University (5,684 degrees awarded in 2021).

Most people in Mississippi State, MS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 12.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Mississippi State, MS was 3 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Mississippi State, MS is home to a population of 3.01k people, from which 98.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.1% of Mississippi State, MS residents were born outside of the country (63 people).

In 2021, there were 2.01 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.84k people) in Mississippi State, MS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 918 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 74 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.9%

2021 Citizenship

98.3%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.9% of Mississippi State, MS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Mississippi State, MS was 98.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Mississippi State, MS

White (Non-Hispanic)
1.84k ± 245
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
918 ± 196
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
74 ± 51

2.8%

Hispanic Population

84 people

2.8% of the people in Mississippi State, MS are hispanic (84 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Mississippi State, 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
17,687 ± 3,255 people
India
5,172 ± 1,764 people
Vietnam
4,317 ± 1,612 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Mississippi was Mexico, the natal country of 17,687 Mississippi residents, followed by India with 5,172 and Vietnam with 4,317.

Foreign-Born Population

2.1%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

63 people

2.78%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

97 people

As of 2021, 2.1% of Mississippi State, MS residents (63 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 Mississippi State, MS was 2.78%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
0 ± 24
Gulf War (1990s)
0 ± 20
Vietnam
0 ± 24

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

Economy

The economy of Mississippi State, MS employs 748 people. The largest industries in Mississippi State, MS are Educational Services (261 people), Accommodation & Food Services (121 people), and Retail Trade (79 people), and the highest paying industries are Manufacturing ($108,378), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($65,188), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation ($10,521).

Males in Mississippi have an average income that is 1.39 times higher than the average income of females, which is $42,883. The income inequality in Mississippi (measured using the Gini index) is 0.45, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

748

2021 Value

± 176

−5.32%

1 Year decline

± 34.5%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Mississippi State, MS declined at a rate of −5.32%, from 790 employees to 748 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Mississippi State, MS, are Personal Care & Service Occupations (203 people), Sales & Related Occupations (105 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (85 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Mississippi State, 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

748

2021 Value

± 176

−5.32%

1 Year decline

± 34.5%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Mississippi State, MS declined at a rate of −5.32%, from 790 employees to 748 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Mississippi State, MS, are Educational Services (261 people), Accommodation & Food Services (121 people), and Retail Trade (79 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Mississippi State, MS, though some of these residents may live in Mississippi State, MS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$4,207

Median earning men ± $2,037

$4,499

Median earning women ± $707

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($4,821), Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($4,663), and Retail Trade ($3,958).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Manufacturing ($108,457), Other Services Except Public Administration ($5,833), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($4,223).

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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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Mississippi to other states, or from other states to Mississippi.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Mississippi product (by dollars) was Pharmaceuticals with $30.9B, followed by Coal-n.e.c. ($28.9B) and Electronics ($11.2B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Mississippi products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$180B

2020 Value in Mississippi

$374B

Projected 2050 Value in Mississippi

108% growth

In 2020, total outbound Mississippi trade was $180B. This is expected to increase 108% to $374B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Mississippi trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Mississippi to other states, or from other states to Mississippi.

Most Common Trade Partners

Alabama
$24.4B
Louisiana
$10.7B
Tennessee
$10.7B

In 2020, the top outbound Mississippi domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Alabama with $24.4B, followed by Louisiana with $10.7B and Tennessee and $10.7B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Mississippi shares with each state (excluding itself).

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

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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 Mississippi State, MS awarded 5,684 degrees. The student population of Mississippi State, MS in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 11,264 male students and 11,822 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Mississippi State, MS are White (4,151 and 76.3%), followed by Black or African American (895 and 16.4%), Hispanic or Latino (140 and 2.57%), and Two or More Races (93 and 1.71%).

The largest universities in Mississippi State, MS by number of degrees awarded are Mississippi State University (5,684 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Mississippi State, MS are General Business Administration & Management (453 and 7.97%), Kinesiology & Exercise Science (310 and 5.45%), and Other Multidisciplinary Studies (240 and 4.22%).

The median tuition cost in Mississippi State, MS for a public four year colleges is $9,110 for in-state students and $24,790 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Mississippi State, MS, the percentage of applicants admitted was 76.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 25.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 23,086 (48.8% men and 51.2% 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 23,086 students enrolled in Mississippi State, MS, 48.8% men and 51.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 16,435 records, of which 50.6% were women and 49.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
326 degrees awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
291 degrees awarded
Other Multidisciplinary Studies
240 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Mississippi State, MS was General Business Administration & Management with 326 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Mississippi State University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

5,684 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Mississippi State University with 5,684 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 2,738 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Mississippi State, MS, which is 0.929 times less than the 2,946 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 4,151 degrees mean that there were 4.64 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 895 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 ($9,110) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($110) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,200) 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 2021, 0.976% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.743% 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 2021 were High School or Equivalent (683k), Some college (549k), and Secondary Education (407k).

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

People in Mississippi State, MS have an average commute time of 12.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Mississippi State, MS is higher than the national average, with an average of 3 cars per household.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

The following map shows all of the places in Mississippi State, 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.

N/A

Median Household Income

± N/A

Number of Households

± 88

In N/A, the median household income of the 67 households in Mississippi State, MS N/A N/A from the previous year's value of N/A.

The following chart displays the households in Mississippi State, 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 $100k - $125k range.

Wage Distribution

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

0.45

2021 Wage GINI in Mississippi

0.45

2020 Wage GINI in Mississippi

In 2021, the income inequality in Mississippi was 0.45 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.159% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more 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 2021

Drove Alone (53.2%)
Worked At Home (24.1%)
Walked (15.1%)

In 2021, 53.2% of workers in Mississippi State, MS drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (24.1%) and those who walked to work (15.1%).

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

12.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Mississippi State, MS have a shorter commute time (12.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Mississippi State, MS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

3 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Mississippi State, MS distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Mississippi State, MS have 3 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

0% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Mississippi State, MS (0 out of 137 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males < 5, followed by Females < 5 and then Males 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Mississippi State, MS is White, followed by Black and Native American.

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

90.4% of the population of Mississippi State, MS has health coverage, with 63.8% on employee plans, 4.63% on Medicaid, 0% on Medicare, 17% on non-group plans, and 4.96% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Oktibbeha County, MS see 2361 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.8% decrease from the previous year (2480 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2766 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 508 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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2,361 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Oktibbeha County, MS

Primary care physicians in Oktibbeha County, MS see an average of 2,361 patients per year. This represents a 4.8% decrease from the previous year (2,480 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 36% under 18 years, 60.7% between 18 and 34 years, 3.33% between 35 and 64 years, and 0% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 37% were men and 63% were women.

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

Uninsured People

9.62%

Uninsured

63.8%

Employer Coverage

4.63%

Medicaid

Medicare

17%

Non-Group

4.96%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Mississippi State, MS grew by 39.4% from 6.9% to 9.62%.

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