Mississippi State, MS

About

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

The largest universities in Mississippi State, MS are Mississippi State University (5,916 degrees awarded in 2024).

In 2018, the median property value in Mississippi State, MS was $240,300, and the homeownership rate was NaNk%.

Most people in Mississippi State, MS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 16.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Mississippi State, MS was 0 cars per household.

United States Mississippi Oktibbeha County, MS Starkville, MS Golden Triangle Region--Columbus, Starkville, & West Point Cities PUMA, MS

Population & Diversity

Mississippi State, MS is home to a population of 4.66k people, from which 98% are citizens. As of 2024, 3.2% of Mississippi State, MS residents were born outside of the country (149 people).

In 2024, there were 2.79 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (3.13k people) in Mississippi State, MS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.12k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 172 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98%

2024 Citizenship

98.4%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 98% of Mississippi State, MS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Mississippi State, MS was 98.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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)
3.13k ± 239
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.12k ± 214
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
172 ± 100

1.61%

Hispanic Population

75 people

In 2024, there were 2.79 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (3.13k people) in Mississippi State, MS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.12k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 172 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

1.61% of the people in Mississippi State, MS are hispanic (75 people).

The following chart shows the 8 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
15,967 ± 3,094 people
Honduras
6,221 ± 1,934 people
Guatemala
4,623 ± 1,668 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Mississippi was Mexico, the natal country of 15,967 Mississippi residents, followed by Honduras with 6,221 and Guatemala with 4,623.

Foreign-Born Population

3.2%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

149 people

3.23%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

141 people

As of 2024, 3.2% of Mississippi State, MS residents (149 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Mississippi State, MS was 3.23%, 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.

Health

89.9% of the population of Mississippi State, MS has health coverage, with 48.6% on employee plans, 9.02% on Medicaid, 0% on Medicare, 28.9% on non-group plans, and 3.39% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Mississippi see 1,875 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,875 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1939 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 436 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 40.1% were men and 59.9% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 46.9% under 18 years, 53.1% between 18 and 34 years, 0% between 35 and 64 years, and 0% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 40.1% were men and 59.9% were women.

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

Uninsured People

10.1%

Uninsured

48.6%

Employer Coverage

9.02%

Medicaid

0%

Medicare

28.9%

Non-Group

3.39%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Mississippi State, MS grew by 22.2% from 8.24% to 10.1%.

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.

Economy

The economy of Mississippi State, MS employs 1.05k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Mississippi State, MS were Educational Services (268 people), Retail Trade (259 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (149 people), and the highest paying industries were Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation ($12,857), Health Care & Social Assistance ($10,106), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($6,711).

Employment

Occupations

1.05k

2024 Value

± 224

11.5%

1 Year growth

± 29%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Mississippi State, MS grew at a rate of 11.5%, from 944 employees to 1.05k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Mississippi State, MS, are Personal Care & Service Occupations (218 people), Sales & Related Occupations (195 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (132 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Mississippi State, MS.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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.

Industries

Employment by Industries

1.05k

2024 Value

± 224

11.5%

1 Year growth

± 29%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Mississippi State, MS grew at a rate of 11.5%, from 944 employees to 1.05k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Mississippi State, MS, are Educational Services (268 people), Retail Trade (259 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (149 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

$4,358

Median earning men ± $2,582

$5,450

Median earning women ± $1,501

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Retail Trade ($6,852), Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($4,286), and Other Services Except Public Administration ($3,125).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($7,171), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($5,573), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($5,504).

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 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Mississippi went to Donald J. Trump with 60.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.439%).

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 Mississippi State, MS. Showing the available data for Mississippi.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (60.9%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (38%)
Democratic Party
Robert Kennedy (0.439%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Mississippi went to Donald J. Trump with 60.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.439%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Mississippi for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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.

Education

In 2024, universities in Mississippi State, MS awarded 5,916 degrees. The student population of Mississippi State, MS in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 11,153 male students and 11,997 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Mississippi State, MS are White (4,366 and 76.7%), Black or African American (772 and 13.6%), Hispanic or Latino (258 and 4.54%), and Two or More Races (117 and 2.06%).

The largest universities in Mississippi State, MS by number of degrees awarded are Mississippi State University (5,916 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Mississippi State, MS are General Business Administration & Management (634 and 10.7%), General Psychology (279 and 4.72%), and Kinesiology & Exercise Science (260 and 4.39%).

The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $10,052 for in-state students and $27,487 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in Mississippi State, MS, the percentage of applicants admitted was 77.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 19.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 23,150 (48.2% men and 51.8% 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 2024 there were 23,150 students enrolled in Mississippi State, MS, 48.2% men and 51.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 16,265 records, of which 51.7% were women and 48.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
383 degrees awarded
General Psychology
266 degrees awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
243 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Mississippi State, MS was General Business Administration & Management with 383 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

5,916 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Mississippi State University with 5,916 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 2,765 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Mississippi State, MS, which is 0.877 times less than the 3,151 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 4,366 degrees mean that there were 5.66 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 772 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 ($10,052) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Public, 4-year or above ($150) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

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.

Housing & Living

People in Mississippi State, MS have an average commute time of 16.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Mississippi State, MS is lower than the national average, with an average of 0 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$240,300

Median Property Value 2018

±$39,375

$0

Median Property Taxes

±$48

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

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

Equity

Household Income

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

$117,826

Median Household Income

± $66,171

0

Number of Households

± 56

In 2015, the median household income of the 0 households in Mississippi State, MS grew to $117,826 from the previous year's value of $86,063.

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 < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

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

0.447

2024 Wage GINI in Mississippi

0.45

2023 Wage GINI in Mississippi

In 2024, the income inequality in Mississippi was 0.447 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.74% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Mississippi was lower than than the national average of 0.474. 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 2024

Drove Alone (40.2%)
Walked (35.7%)
Worked At Home (20%)

In 2024, 40.2% of workers in Mississippi State, MS drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (35.7%) and those who worked at home (20%).

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

16.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Mississippi State, MS have a shorter commute time (16.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.79% 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.

Poverty

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals

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

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

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