North Delta Region PUMA, MS

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2023 Population

109,765

1.14% 1-year decline

US Senator

Roger Wicker

Republican Party

US Senator

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

38.2

1.87% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

26.2%

5.73% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$43,883

1.09% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$117,400

2.89% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

39,592

2.05% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, North Delta Region PUMA, MS had a population of 110k people with a median age of 38.2 and a median household income of $43,883. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of North Delta Region PUMA, MS declined from 111,036 to 109,765, a −1.14% decrease and its median household income grew from $43,409 to $43,883, a 1.09% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in North Delta Region PUMA, MS are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (54.2%), White (Non-Hispanic) (41.1%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.96%), Two+ (Hispanic) (0.926%), and White (Hispanic) (0.725%).

2.07% of the households in North Delta Region 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.

99.4% of the residents in North Delta Region PUMA, MS are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in North Delta Region PUMA, MS are Northwest Mississippi Community College (1,704 degrees awarded in 2022) and Coahoma Community College (553 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in North Delta Region PUMA, MS was $117,400, and the homeownership rate was 63.5%.

Most people in North Delta Region PUMA, MS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.4 minutes. The average car ownership in North Delta Region PUMA, MS was 2 cars per household.

North Delta Region PUMA, MS borders East Arkansas PUMA, AR, North Delta Region--DeSoto County--Southaven City PUMA, MS, Northeast Region--Alcorn, Benton, Marshall, Prentiss, Tippah & Tishomingo Counties PUMA, MS, Three Rivers Region--Calhoun, Chickasaw, Itawamba, Lafayette & Monroe Counties PUMA, MS, North Central Region PUMA, MS, and South Delta Region PUMA, MS.

United States Arkansas Mississippi

Population & Diversity

North Delta Region PUMA, MS is home to a population of 110k people, from which 99.4% are citizens. As of 2023, 0.801% of North Delta Region PUMA, MS residents were born outside of the country (879 people).

In 2023, there were 1.32 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (59.5k people) in North Delta Region PUMA, MS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 45.1k White (Non-Hispanic) and 2.16k 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 North Delta Region PUMA, MS are Spanish (1,753 households), Arabic (159 households), and Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages (31 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

56,909

Women

51.3%

53,929

Men

48.7%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 110,838 inhabitants, with 48.7% men, and 51.3% women.

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

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Citizenship

99.4%

2023 Citizenship

99.3%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99.4% of North Delta Region PUMA, MS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in North Delta Region PUMA, MS was 99.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in North Delta Region PUMA, MS

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
59.5k ± 552
White (Non-Hispanic)
45.1k ± 152
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.16k ± 537

2.1%

Hispanic Population

2.3k people

2.1% of the people in North Delta Region PUMA, MS are hispanic (2.3k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in North Delta Region PUMA, MS as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
508 ± 552 people
Honduras
240 ± 380 people
Marshall Islands
85 ± 226 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Delta Region PUMA, MS was Mexico, the natal country of 508 North Delta Region PUMA, MS residents, followed by Honduras with 240 and Marshall Islands with 85.

Foreign-Born Population

0.801%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

879 people

0.958%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

1.06k people

As of 2023, 0.801% of North Delta Region PUMA, MS residents (879 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in North Delta Region PUMA, MS was 0.958%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
1,753 households (1.71%)
Arabic
159 households (0.155%)
Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages
31 households (0.0302%)

2.07% of the households in North Delta Region PUMA, MS reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. 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 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in North Delta Region PUMA, MS was Spanish. 1.71% of the households in North Delta Region 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
1,532 ± 254
Gulf War (2001-)
1,061 ± 291
Gulf War (1990s)
586 ± 228

North Delta Region PUMA, MS has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.44 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of North Delta Region PUMA, MS employs 39.6k people. The largest industries in North Delta Region PUMA, MS are Elementary & secondary schools (2,776 people), Construction (2,221 people), and Amusement & Recreation (2,009 people), and the highest paying industries are Other schools & instruction and educational support services ($229,532), Rail transportation ($198,971), and Insurance carriers ($132,574).

Males in North Delta Region PUMA, MS have an average income that is 1.38 times higher than the average income of females, which is $39,742. The income inequality in North Delta Region PUMA, MS (measured using the Gini index) is 0.427, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

20,047

Women

50%

20,029

Men

50%

The workforce of North Delta Region PUMA, MS in 2020 was 40,076 people, with 50% woman, and 50% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in North Delta Region PUMA, MS.

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Occupations

39.6k

2022 Value

2.05%

1 Year growth

± 2.05%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in North Delta Region PUMA, MS grew at a rate of 2.05%, from 38.8k employees to 39.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in North Delta Region PUMA, MS, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,181 people), Cashiers (1,132 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (897 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of North Delta Region PUMA, MS.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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

39.6k

2022 Value

2.05%

1 Year growth

± 2.05%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in North Delta Region PUMA, MS grew at a rate of 2.05%, from 38.8k employees to 39.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in North Delta Region PUMA, MS, are Elementary & secondary schools (2,776 people), Construction (2,221 people), and Amusement & Recreation (2,009 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of North Delta Region PUMA, MS, though some of these residents may live in North Delta Region PUMA, MS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$43,093

Median earning men ± $2,785

$28,596

Median earning women ± $1,543

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($64,821), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($61,237), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($52,950).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Construction ($40,714), Public Administration ($36,190), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($35,655).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

2.24%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.35M people employed in Arkansas. This represents a 2.24% 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 8.69%.

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

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 North Delta Region PUMA, 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.

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 North Delta Region PUMA, MS awarded 2,257 degrees. The student population of North Delta Region PUMA, MS in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 3,337 male students and 5,644 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in North Delta Region PUMA, MS are Black or African American (1,085 and 48.2%), followed by White (1,018 and 45.2%), Hispanic or Latino (89 and 3.95%), and Two or More Races (30 and 1.33%).

The largest universities in North Delta Region PUMA, MS by number of degrees awarded are Northwest Mississippi Community College (1,704 and 75.5%) and Coahoma Community College (553 and 24.5%).

The most popular majors in North Delta Region PUMA, MS are General Studies (788 and 34.9%), Registered Nursing (135 and 5.98%), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (130 and 5.76%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 8,981 students enrolled in North Delta Region PUMA, MS, 37.2% men and 62.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 4,048 records, of which 59.4% were women and 40.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
788 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
135 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
25 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in North Delta Region PUMA, MS was General Studies with 788 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Northwest Mississippi Community College
1,704 degrees awarded
Coahoma Community College
553 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Northwest Mississippi Community College with 1,704 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 828 men were awarded degrees from institutions in North Delta Region PUMA, MS, which is 0.579 times less than the 1,429 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 1,085 degrees mean that there were 1.07 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 1,018 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 ($3,200) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($207) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,375) 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, 0.601% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.729% 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 North Delta Region PUMA, MS in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (26.5k), Some college (20.9k), and Secondary Education (17k).

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 North Delta Region PUMA, MS was $117,400 in 2023, which is 0.387 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $114,100 to $117,400, a 2.89% increase. The homeownership rate in North Delta Region PUMA, MS is 63.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in North Delta Region PUMA, MS have an average commute time of 28.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in North Delta Region PUMA, MS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in North Delta Region PUMA, MS is $43,883. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in North Delta Region PUMA, MS was North Delta Region--DeSoto County--Southaven City PUMA, MS with a value of $82,980, followed by Central Region--Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS and Central Region--Madison & Rankin Counties PUMA, MS, with respective values of $73,385 and $71,018.

Housing

Property

$117,400

Median Property Value 2023

±$6,090

$26,744

Median Property Taxes

±$1,217

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 North Delta Region PUMA, MS the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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

Rent vs Own

63.5%

Homeownership

2023

67.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 63.5% of the housing units in North Delta Region PUMA, MS were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 64.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in North Delta Region 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 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in North Delta Region PUMA, MS was North Delta Region--DeSoto County--Southaven City PUMA, MS with a value of $82,980, followed by Central Region--Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS and Central Region--Madison & Rankin Counties PUMA, MS, with respective values of $73,385 and $71,018.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in North Delta Region 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.

$43,883

Median Household Income

± $2,453

42.1k

Number of Households

± 1,655

In 2023, the median household income of the 42.1k households in North Delta Region PUMA, MS grew to $43,883 from the previous year's value of $43,409.

The following chart displays the households in North Delta Region 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 < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

0.427

2022 Wage GINI in North Delta Region PUMA, MS

0.434

2021 Wage GINI in North Delta Region PUMA, MS

In 2022, the income inequality in North Delta Region PUMA, MS was 0.427 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.73% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for North Delta Region PUMA, MS was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Delta Region PUMA, MS in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in North Delta Region PUMA, MS across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (85.4%)
Carpooled (8.14%)
Worked At Home (5.21%)

In 2023, 85.4% of workers in North Delta Region PUMA, MS drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.14%) and those who worked at home (5.21%).

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

28.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in North Delta Region PUMA, MS have a longer commute time (28.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.73% of the workforce in North Delta Region PUMA, MS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in North Delta Region 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 North Delta Region PUMA, MS distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in North Delta Region PUMA, MS have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

26.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in North Delta Region PUMA, MS (27.9k out of 106k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in North Delta Region PUMA, 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

86.5% of the population of North Delta Region PUMA, MS has health coverage, with 35.5% on employee plans, 29.1% on Medicaid, 11.5% on Medicare, 9.06% on non-group plans, and 1.35% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Mississippi see 1860 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1860 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1989 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 502 patients per year.

Similarly, primary care physicians in Arkansas see 1471 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1471 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2056 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 393 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,860 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Mississippi

1,471 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Arkansas

Primary care physicians in Mississippi see an average of 1,860 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,860 patients).

Primary care physicians in Arkansas see an average of 1,471 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,471 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.4% under 18 years, 20.2% between 18 and 34 years, 37.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.7% were men and 53.3% were women.

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

Uninsured People

13.5%

Uninsured

35.5%

Employer Coverage

29.1%

Medicaid

11.5%

Medicare

9.06%

Non-Group

1.35%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in North Delta Region PUMA, MS declined by 1.6% from 13.7% to 13.5%.

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