South Delta Region PUMA, MS

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2022 Population

114,019

2.04% 1-year decline

US Senator

Roger Wicker

Republican Party

US Senator

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Republican Party

2022 Median Age

37.4

0.809% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

29.9%

5.01% 1-year decrease

2022 Median Household Income

$37,177

10.5% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$100,400

15.9% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

38,080

0.0184% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, South Delta Region PUMA, MS had a population of 114k people with a median age of 37.4 and a median household income of $37,177. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of South Delta Region PUMA, MS declined from 116,399 to 114,019, a −2.04% decrease and its median household income grew from $33,646 to $37,177, a 10.5% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in South Delta Region PUMA, MS are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (70.4%), White (Non-Hispanic) (25.7%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.35%), Other (Hispanic) (0.847%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (0.622%).

2.38% of the households in South 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 South Delta Region PUMA, MS are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in South Delta Region PUMA, MS are Delta State University (877 degrees awarded in 2022), Mississippi Delta Community College (413 degrees), and Goshen School of Cosmetology (12 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in South Delta Region PUMA, MS was $100,400, and the homeownership rate was 58%.

Most people in South Delta Region PUMA, MS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.9 minutes. The average car ownership in South Delta Region PUMA, MS was 2 cars per household.

South Delta Region PUMA, MS borders East Arkansas PUMA, AR, North Delta Regional Planning & Development District 2--Northeast Louisiana PUMA, LA, North Delta Region PUMA, MS, North Central Region PUMA, MS, Central Region--Madison & Rankin Counties PUMA, MS, and Central Region--Byram, Terry, Utica & Vicksburg City PUMA, MS.

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Population & Diversity

South Delta Region PUMA, MS is home to a population of 114k people, from which 99.4% are citizens. As of 2022, 1.11% of South Delta Region PUMA, MS residents were born outside of the country (1.26k people).

In 2022, there were 2.74 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (80.2k people) in South Delta Region PUMA, MS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 29.3k White (Non-Hispanic) and 1.54k 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 South Delta Region PUMA, MS are Spanish (1,811 households), Hindi (216 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (79 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

58,609

Women

51.5%

55,298

Men

48.5%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 113,907 inhabitants, with 48.5% men, and 51.5% women.

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

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Citizenship

99.4%

2022 Citizenship

99.4%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 99.4% of South Delta Region PUMA, MS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in South Delta Region PUMA, MS was 99.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

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

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
80.2k ± 305
White (Non-Hispanic)
29.3k ± 345
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.54k ± 442

1.78%

Hispanic Population

2.03k people

1.78% of the people in South Delta Region PUMA, MS are hispanic (2.03k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
410 ± 496 people
Spain
174 ± 324 people
India
78 ± 217 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South Delta Region PUMA, MS was Mexico, the natal country of 410 South Delta Region PUMA, MS residents, followed by Spain with 174 and India with 78.

Foreign-Born Population

1.11%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

1.26k people

1.05%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

1.23k people

As of 2022, 1.11% of South Delta Region PUMA, MS residents (1.26k 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 South Delta Region PUMA, MS was 1.05%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
1,811 households (1.69%)
Hindi
216 households (0.202%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
79 households (0.0739%)

2.38% of the households in South 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 21.7%. 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 2022, the most common non-English language spoken in households in South Delta Region PUMA, MS was Spanish. 1.69% of the households in South 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
941 ± 190
Gulf War (1990s)
688 ± 161
Gulf War (2001-)
681 ± 185

South Delta Region PUMA, MS has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.37 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of South Delta Region PUMA, MS employs 38.1k people. The largest industries in South Delta Region PUMA, MS are Elementary & secondary schools (3,651 people), Restaurants & Food Services (2,213 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,033 people), and the highest paying industries are Agencies, brokerages, and other insurance related activities ($208,736), Offices of physicians ($176,328), and Services incidental to transportation ($122,526).

Males in South Delta Region PUMA, MS have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $41,581. The income inequality in South Delta Region PUMA, MS (measured using the Gini index) is 0.47, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

20,384

Women

53.4%

17,809

Men

46.6%

The workforce of South Delta Region PUMA, MS in 2020 was 38,193 people, with 53.4% woman, and 46.6% men.

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

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Occupations

38.1k

2022 Value

0.0184%

1 Year growth

± 0.0184%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in South Delta Region PUMA, MS grew at a rate of 0.0184%, from 38.1k employees to 38.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in South Delta Region PUMA, MS, are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,511 people), Cashiers (1,292 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,241 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of South 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

38.1k

2022 Value

0.0184%

1 Year growth

± 0.0184%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in South Delta Region PUMA, MS grew at a rate of 0.0184%, from 38.1k employees to 38.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in South Delta Region PUMA, MS, are Elementary & secondary schools (3,651 people), Restaurants & Food Services (2,213 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,033 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of South Delta Region PUMA, MS, though some of these residents may live in South Delta Region PUMA, MS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$36,439

Median earning men ± $2,011

$28,275

Median earning women ± $1,207

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Information ($50,145), Manufacturing ($48,468), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($45,646).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Public Administration ($37,411), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($33,406), and Manufacturing ($33,192).

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 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 South Delta Region PUMA, 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 South Delta Region PUMA, MS awarded 1,302 degrees. The student population of South Delta Region PUMA, MS in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 1,670 male students and 2,942 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in South Delta Region PUMA, MS are Black or African American (585 and 46.8%), followed by White (570 and 45.6%), Hispanic or Latino (42 and 3.36%), and Unknown (28 and 2.24%).

The largest universities in South Delta Region PUMA, MS by number of degrees awarded are Delta State University (877 and 67.4%), Mississippi Delta Community College (413 and 31.7%), and Goshen School of Cosmetology (12 and 0.922%).

The most popular majors in South Delta Region PUMA, MS are General Studies (122 and 9.37%), General Business Administration & Management (120 and 9.22%), and Physical Education Teaching & Coaching (94 and 7.22%).

The median tuition cost in South Delta Region PUMA, MS for a public four year colleges is $8,435 for in-state students and $8,435 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in South Delta Region PUMA, MS, the percentage of applicants admitted was 98.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 23.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 4,612 (36.2% men and 63.8% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 4,612 students enrolled in South Delta Region PUMA, MS, 36.2% men and 63.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 2,093 records, of which 67.4% were women and 32.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Physical Education Teaching & Coaching
63 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
46 degrees awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
42 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in South Delta Region PUMA, MS was Physical Education Teaching & Coaching with 63 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Delta State University
877 degrees awarded
Mississippi Delta Community College
413 degrees awarded
Goshen School of Cosmetology
12 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Delta State University with 877 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 448 men were awarded degrees from institutions in South Delta Region PUMA, MS, which is 0.525 times less than the 854 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 585 degrees mean that there were 1.03 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 570 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 ($8,435) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($170) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,500) 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, 1.48% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.39% 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 South Delta Region PUMA, MS in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (26.5k), Secondary Education (19.7k), and Some college (17.5k).

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 South Delta Region PUMA, MS was $100,400 in 2022, which is 0.356 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $86,600 to $100,400, a 15.9% increase. The homeownership rate in South Delta Region PUMA, MS is 58%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in South Delta Region PUMA, MS have an average commute time of 19.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in South Delta Region PUMA, MS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in South Delta Region PUMA, MS is $37,177. In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in South Delta Region PUMA, MS was North Delta Region--DeSoto County--Southaven City PUMA, MS with a value of $79,666, followed by Central Region--Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS and Central Region--Madison & Rankin Counties PUMA, MS, with respective values of $72,380 and $71,612.

Housing

Property

$100,400

Median Property Value 2022

±$4,660

$24,306

Median Property Taxes

±$1,062

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 South 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 South Delta Region PUMA, MS compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

58%

Homeownership

2022

64%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 58% of the housing units in South Delta Region PUMA, MS were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 56.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in South 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 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in South Delta Region PUMA, MS was North Delta Region--DeSoto County--Southaven City PUMA, MS with a value of $79,666, followed by Central Region--Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS and Central Region--Madison & Rankin Counties PUMA, MS, with respective values of $72,380 and $71,612.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in South 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.

$37,177

Median Household Income

± $1,378

41.9k

Number of Households

± 1,377

In 2022, the median household income of the 41.9k households in South Delta Region PUMA, MS grew to $37,177 from the previous year's value of $33,646.

The following chart displays the households in South 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

0.47

2022 Wage GINI in South Delta Region PUMA, MS

0.467

2021 Wage GINI in South Delta Region PUMA, MS

In 2022, the income inequality in South Delta Region PUMA, MS was 0.47 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.625% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for South Delta Region PUMA, MS was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in South Delta Region PUMA, MS in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (83.6%)
Carpooled (10.1%)
Worked At Home (2.9%)

In 2022, 83.6% of workers in South Delta Region PUMA, MS drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.1%) and those who worked at home (2.9%).

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

19.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in South Delta Region PUMA, MS have a shorter commute time (19.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 2.32% of the workforce in South Delta Region PUMA, MS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in South 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 South 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 South Delta Region PUMA, MS have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

29.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in South Delta Region PUMA, MS (31.8k out of 107k 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 Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in South Delta Region PUMA, MS is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

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

86.3% of the population of South Delta Region PUMA, MS has health coverage, with 28.1% on employee plans, 34.3% on Medicaid, 11.1% on Medicare, 11.5% on non-group plans, and 1.19% 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 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.1% under 18 years, 20.8% between 18 and 34 years, 36% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.3% were men and 54.7% were women.

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

Uninsured People

13.7%

Uninsured

28.1%

Employer Coverage

34.3%

Medicaid

11.1%

Medicare

11.5%

Non-Group

1.19%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in South Delta Region PUMA, MS declined by 5.72% from 14.6% to 13.7%.

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