Mississippi Valley State University, MS

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2022 Population
936
3.77% 1-year growth
US Senator
Roger Wicker
Republican Party
US Senator
Cindy Hyde-Smith
Republican Party
2022 Median Age
19.9
0.5% 1-year decrease
2022 Median Household Income
$66,736
10% 1-year growth
2022 Employed Population
301
3.83% 1-year decline

About

In 2022, Mississippi Valley State University, MS had a population of 936 people with a median age of 19.9 and a median household income of $66,736. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Mississippi Valley State University, MS grew from 902 to 936, a 3.77% increase and its median household income grew from $60,648 to $66,736, a 10% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Mississippi Valley State University, MS are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (87.2%), White (Non-Hispanic) (11.2%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.39%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.214%), and White (Hispanic) (0%).

None of the households in Mississippi Valley State University, 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.

96% of the residents in Mississippi Valley State University, MS are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Mississippi Valley State University, MS are Mississippi Valley State University (311 degrees awarded in 2022).

Most people in Mississippi Valley State University, MS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 16.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Mississippi Valley State University, MS was 1 car per household.

Population & Diversity

Mississippi Valley State University, MS is home to a population of 936 people, from which 96% are citizens. As of 2022, 3.95% of Mississippi Valley State University, MS residents were born outside of the country (37 people).

In 2022, there were 7.77 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (816 people) in Mississippi Valley State University, MS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 105 White (Non-Hispanic) and 13 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

96%
2022 Citizenship
96.7%
2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 96% of Mississippi Valley State University, MS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Mississippi Valley State University, MS was 96.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Mississippi Valley State University, MS
  1. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    816 ± 304
  2. White (Non-Hispanic)
    105 ± 76
  3. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    13 ± 25.2
0%
Hispanic Population
0 people

In 2022, there were 7.77 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (816 people) in Mississippi Valley State University, MS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 105 White (Non-Hispanic) and 13 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

0% of the people in Mississippi Valley State University, MS are hispanic (0 people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    16,383 ± 3,134 people
  2. India
    5,084 ± 1,749 people
  3. 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.

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Foreign-Born Population

3.95%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
37 people
3.33%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
30 people

As of 2022, 3.95% of Mississippi Valley State University, MS residents (37 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 Mississippi Valley State University, MS was 3.33%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    0 ± 24
  2. Gulf War (1990s)
    0 ± 20
  3. Vietnam
    0 ± 24

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

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Economy

The economy of Mississippi Valley State University, MS employs 301 people. The largest industries in Mississippi Valley State University, MS are Retail Trade (111 people), Educational Services (78 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (54 people), and the highest paying industries are Retail Trade ($45,284), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($29,904), and Educational Services ($29,551).

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.

Occupations

301
2022 Value
± 163
−3.83%
1 Year decline
± 77.2%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Mississippi Valley State University, MS declined at a rate of −3.83%, from 313 employees to 301 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Mississippi Valley State University, MS, are Sales & Related Occupations (94 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (83 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (44 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Mississippi Valley State University, MS.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

301
2022 Value
± 163
−3.83%
1 Year decline
± 77.2%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Mississippi Valley State University, MS declined at a rate of −3.83%, from 313 employees to 301 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Mississippi Valley State University, MS, are Retail Trade (111 people), Educational Services (78 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (54 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Mississippi Valley State University, MS, though some of these residents may live in Mississippi Valley State University, MS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$27,371
Median earning men ± $27,338
$24,939
Median earning women ± $9,062

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Retail Trade ($65,278) and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($5,000).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($31,364).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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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%.

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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.

US Senators from Mississippi

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Roger Wicker
Senator from Mississippi1
Assumed office on December 31, 2007
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Trent Lott.
Cindy Hyde-Smith
Senator from Mississippi2
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.

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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.

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Education

In 2022, universities in Mississippi Valley State University, MS awarded 311 degrees. The student population of Mississippi Valley State University, MS in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 787 male students and 1,092 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Mississippi Valley State University, MS are Black or African American (303 and 97.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (4 and 1.29%), White (2 and 0.643%), and Asian (1 and 0.322%).

The largest universities in Mississippi Valley State University, MS by number of degrees awarded are Mississippi Valley State University (311 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Mississippi Valley State University, MS are General Business Administration & Management (49 and 15.8%), Sport & Fitness Management (29 and 9.32%), and General Studies (26 and 8.36%).

The median tuition cost in Mississippi Valley State University, MS for a public four year colleges is $7,394 for in-state students and $7,394 for out-of-state students.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
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In 2022 in Mississippi Valley State University, MS, the percentage of applicants admitted was 64.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 14.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 1,879 (41.9% men and 58.1% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 1,879 students enrolled in Mississippi Valley State University, MS, 41.9% men and 58.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 1,586 records, of which 59% were women and 41% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 26 degrees awarded
  2. 23 degrees awarded
  3. 22 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Mississippi Valley State University, MS was General Studies with 26 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
311 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Mississippi Valley State University with 311 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 102 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Mississippi Valley State University, MS, which is 0.488 times less than the 209 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 303 degrees mean that there were 75.8 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 4 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($7,394) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($20) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,400) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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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.

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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).

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Housing & Living

People in Mississippi Valley State University, MS have an average commute time of 16.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Mississippi Valley State University, MS is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Income by Location

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Household Income

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$66,736
Median Household Income
± $8,089
130
Number of Households
± 101

In 2022, the median household income of the 130 households in Mississippi Valley State University, MS grew to $66,736 from the previous year's value of $60,648.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Mississippi Valley State University, 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.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022
  1. Drove Alone (64.8%)
  2. Carpooled (20.6%)
  3. Walked (13%)

In 2022, 64.8% of workers in Mississippi Valley State University, MS drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (20.6%) and those who walked to work (13%).

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Commute Time

16.1 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Mississippi Valley State University, MS have a shorter commute time (16.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Mississippi Valley State University, MS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

1 car
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Mississippi Valley State University, MS distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Mississippi Valley State University, MS have 1 car.

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Poverty & Diversity

0% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Mississippi Valley State University, MS (0 out of 347 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. 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 Valley State University, 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.

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Health

95.6% of the population of Mississippi Valley State University, MS has health coverage, with 73.8% on employee plans, 15.9% on Medicaid, 0% on Medicare, 3.1% on non-group plans, and 2.78% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Leflore County, MS see 1266 patients per year on average, which represents a 7.84% increase from the previous year (1174 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2120 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 197 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,266 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Leflore County, MS

Primary care physicians in Leflore County, MS see an average of 1,266 patients per year. This represents a 7.84% increase from the previous year (1,174 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 30.6% under 18 years, 62.9% between 18 and 34 years, 6.52% between 35 and 64 years, and 0% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 63.1% were men and 36.9% were women.

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Uninsured People

4.38%
Uninsured
73.8%
Employer Coverage
15.9%
Medicaid
0%
Medicare
3.1%
Non-Group
2.78%
Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Mississippi Valley State University, MS declined by 37.3% from 6.98% to 4.38%.

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