South Region--Forrest, Lamar, Marion & Perry Counties PUMA, MS

Public Use Microdata Area (PUMA)

Add Comparison

2024 Population

179,627

US Senator

Roger Wicker

Republican Party

US Senator

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

36.2

0.556% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

18.3%

4.36% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$58,112

2.56% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$181,100

4.44% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

77,303

3.06% 1-year growth

About

3.6% of the households in South Region--Forrest, Lamar, Marion & Perry Counties 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.

98.5% of the residents in South Region--Forrest, Lamar, Marion & Perry Counties PUMA, MS are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in South Region--Forrest, Lamar, Marion & Perry Counties PUMA, MS are University of Southern Mississippi (3,958 degrees awarded in 2023), William Carey University (1,367 degrees), and Unlimited Cosmetology School (28 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in South Region--Forrest, Lamar, Marion & Perry Counties PUMA, MS was $181,100, and the homeownership rate was 66%.

Most people in South Region--Forrest, Lamar, Marion & Perry Counties PUMA, MS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25 minutes. The average car ownership in South Region--Forrest, Lamar, Marion & Perry Counties PUMA, MS was 2 cars per household.

South Region--Forrest, Lamar, Marion & Perry Counties PUMA, MS borders Capital Region Planning Commission 7--Tangipahoa & Washington Parishes PUMA, LA, Southwest Region PUMA, MS, South Region--Covington, Greene, Jefferson Davis, Jones & Wayne Counties PUMA, MS, and South Region--George, Hancock, Pearl River & Stone Counties PUMA, MS.

United States Louisiana Mississippi

Population & Diversity

South Region--Forrest, Lamar, Marion & Perry Counties PUMA, MS is home to a population of 180k people, from which 98.5% are citizens. As of 2024, 2.47% of South Region--Forrest, Lamar, Marion & Perry Counties PUMA, MS residents were born outside of the country (4.44k people).

In 2024, there were 2.22 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (114k people) in South Region--Forrest, Lamar, Marion & Perry Counties PUMA, MS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 51.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.35k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in South Region--Forrest, Lamar, Marion & Perry Counties PUMA, MS are Spanish (3,628 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (569 households), and Vietnamese (250 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

93,697

Women

52.4%

85,226

Men

47.6%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 178,923 inhabitants, with 47.6% men, and 52.4% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in South Region--Forrest, Lamar, Marion & Perry Counties PUMA, MS.

With the upper buttons you can add a filter by race.

Citizenship

98.5%

2024 Citizenship

98.6%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 98.5% of South Region--Forrest, Lamar, Marion & Perry Counties PUMA, MS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in South Region--Forrest, Lamar, Marion & Perry Counties PUMA, MS was 98.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in South Region--Forrest, Lamar, Marion & Perry Counties PUMA, MS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in South Region--Forrest, Lamar, Marion & Perry Counties PUMA, MS

White (Non-Hispanic)
114k ± 379
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
51.4k ± 720
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
4.35k ± 698

3.63%

Hispanic Population

6.51k people

3.63% of the people in South Region--Forrest, Lamar, Marion & Perry Counties PUMA, MS are hispanic (6.51k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in South Region--Forrest, Lamar, Marion & Perry Counties PUMA, MS as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
966 ± 761 people
Honduras
506 ± 551 people
China
259 ± 395 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South Region--Forrest, Lamar, Marion & Perry Counties PUMA, MS was Mexico, the natal country of 966 South Region--Forrest, Lamar, Marion & Perry Counties PUMA, MS residents, followed by Honduras with 506 and China with 259.

Foreign-Born Population

2.47%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

4.44k people

2.23%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

3.99k people

As of 2024, 2.47% of South Region--Forrest, Lamar, Marion & Perry Counties PUMA, MS residents (4.44k 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 South Region--Forrest, Lamar, Marion & Perry Counties PUMA, MS was 2.23%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
3,628 households (2.15%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
569 households (0.337%)
Vietnamese
250 households (0.148%)

3.6% of the households in South Region--Forrest, Lamar, Marion & Perry Counties PUMA, MS reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22.3%. 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 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in South Region--Forrest, Lamar, Marion & Perry Counties PUMA, MS was Spanish. 2.15% of the households in South Region--Forrest, Lamar, Marion & Perry Counties 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

Gulf War (2001-)
2,634 ± 459
Vietnam
2,622 ± 384
Gulf War (1990s)
1,791 ± 390

South Region--Forrest, Lamar, Marion & Perry Counties PUMA, MS has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in South Region--Forrest, Lamar, Marion & Perry Counties PUMA, MS.

Economy

The economy of South Region--Forrest, Lamar, Marion & Perry Counties PUMA, MS employs 77.3k people. In 2023, the largest industries in South Region--Forrest, Lamar, Marion & Perry Counties PUMA, MS were Restaurants & Food Services (6,737 people), Construction (5,259 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,261 people), and the highest paying industries were Lessors of real estate, and offices of real estate agents and brokers ($191,234), Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($132,957), and Plastics product manufacturing ($131,557).

Males in South Region--Forrest, Lamar, Marion & Perry Counties PUMA, MS have an average income that is 1.45 times higher than the average income of females, which is $48,729. The income inequality in South Region--Forrest, Lamar, Marion & Perry Counties PUMA, MS (measured using the Gini index) is 0.497, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

38,795

Women

50.2%

38,508

Men

49.8%

The workforce of South Region--Forrest, Lamar, Marion & Perry Counties PUMA, MS in 2023 was 77,303 people, with 50.2% woman, and 49.8% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in South Region--Forrest, Lamar, Marion & Perry Counties PUMA, MS.

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Occupations

77.3k

2023 Value

3.06%

1 Year growth

± 3.06%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in South Region--Forrest, Lamar, Marion & Perry Counties PUMA, MS grew at a rate of 3.06%, from 75k employees to 77.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in South Region--Forrest, Lamar, Marion & Perry Counties PUMA, MS, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,679 people), Cashiers (2,327 people), and Registered nurses (2,209 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of South Region--Forrest, Lamar, Marion & Perry Counties PUMA, MS.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Louisiana (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

77.3k

2023 Value

3.06%

1 Year growth

± 3.06%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in South Region--Forrest, Lamar, Marion & Perry Counties PUMA, MS grew at a rate of 3.06%, from 75k employees to 77.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in South Region--Forrest, Lamar, Marion & Perry Counties PUMA, MS, are Restaurants & Food Services (6,737 people), Construction (5,259 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,261 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of South Region--Forrest, Lamar, Marion & Perry Counties PUMA, MS, though some of these residents may live in South Region--Forrest, Lamar, Marion & Perry Counties PUMA, MS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$47,935

Median earning men ± $1,687

$30,492

Median earning women ± $974

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($65,817), Information ($61,834), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($60,412).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($41,625), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($40,718), and Public Administration ($39,634).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

1.78%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.94M people employed in Louisiana. This represents a 1.78% 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 14.4%.

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

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 South Region--Forrest, Lamar, Marion & Perry Counties 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.

Education

In 2023, universities in South Region--Forrest, Lamar, Marion & Perry Counties PUMA, MS awarded 5,373 degrees. The student population of South Region--Forrest, Lamar, Marion & Perry Counties PUMA, MS in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 6,558 male students and 12,074 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in South Region--Forrest, Lamar, Marion & Perry Counties PUMA, MS are White (3,404 and 65.3%), Black or African American (1,330 and 25.5%), Hispanic or Latino (186 and 3.57%), and Two or More Races (126 and 2.42%).

The largest universities in South Region--Forrest, Lamar, Marion & Perry Counties PUMA, MS by number of degrees awarded are University of Southern Mississippi (3,958 and 73.7%), William Carey University (1,367 and 25.4%), and Unlimited Cosmetology School (28 and 0.521%).

The most popular majors in South Region--Forrest, Lamar, Marion & Perry Counties PUMA, MS are General Business Administration & Management (391 and 7.28%), Elementary Education & Teaching (379 and 7.05%), and Registered Nursing (322 and 5.99%).

The median tuition costs are $13,500 for private four year colleges, and $9,508 and $11,508 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in South Region--Forrest, Lamar, Marion & Perry Counties PUMA, MS, the percentage of applicants admitted was 96.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 21.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 18,632 (35.2% men and 64.8% 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 2023 there were 18,632 students enrolled in South Region--Forrest, Lamar, Marion & Perry Counties PUMA, MS, 35.2% men and 64.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 10,693 records, of which 64.6% were women and 35.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Elementary Education & Teaching
324 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
317 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
231 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in South Region--Forrest, Lamar, Marion & Perry Counties PUMA, MS was Elementary Education & Teaching with 324 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in South Region--Forrest, Lamar, Marion & Perry Counties PUMA, MS according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Southern Mississippi
3,958 degrees awarded
William Carey University
1,367 degrees awarded
Unlimited Cosmetology School
28 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Southern Mississippi with 3,958 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 1,670 men were awarded degrees from institutions in South Region--Forrest, Lamar, Marion & Perry Counties PUMA, MS, which is 0.451 times less than the 3,703 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 3,404 degrees mean that there were 2.56 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 1,330 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

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($13,500) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,185) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,900) 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 2023, 1.04% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.471% 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 Region--Forrest, Lamar, Marion & Perry Counties PUMA, MS in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (40.7k), Some college (33k), and Bachelors Degree (21.1k).

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 Region--Forrest, Lamar, Marion & Perry Counties PUMA, MS was $181,100 in 2024, which is 0.544 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $173,400 to $181,100, a 4.44% increase. The homeownership rate in South Region--Forrest, Lamar, Marion & Perry Counties PUMA, MS is 66%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in South Region--Forrest, Lamar, Marion & Perry Counties PUMA, MS have an average commute time of 25 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in South Region--Forrest, Lamar, Marion & Perry Counties PUMA, MS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$181,100

Median Property Value 2024

±$6,287

$45,704

Median Property Taxes

±$1,714

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 Region--Forrest, Lamar, Marion & Perry Counties PUMA, MS the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in South Region--Forrest, Lamar, Marion & Perry Counties PUMA, MS compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

66%

Homeownership

2024

64.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 66% of the housing units in South Region--Forrest, Lamar, Marion & Perry Counties PUMA, MS were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 65.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in South Region--Forrest, Lamar, Marion & Perry Counties PUMA, MS compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

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

$58,112

Median Household Income

± $1,847

69.3k

Number of Households

± 2,364

In 2024, the median household income of the 69.3k households in South Region--Forrest, Lamar, Marion & Perry Counties PUMA, MS grew to $58,112 from the previous year's value of $56,663.

The following chart displays the households in South Region--Forrest, Lamar, Marion & Perry Counties 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.497

2023 Wage GINI in South Region--Forrest, Lamar, Marion & Perry Counties PUMA, MS

0.496

2022 Wage GINI in South Region--Forrest, Lamar, Marion & Perry Counties PUMA, MS

In 2023, the income inequality in South Region--Forrest, Lamar, Marion & Perry Counties PUMA, MS was 0.497 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.228% growth from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for South Region--Forrest, Lamar, Marion & Perry Counties PUMA, MS was higher than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in South Region--Forrest, Lamar, Marion & Perry Counties PUMA, MS in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in South Region--Forrest, Lamar, Marion & Perry Counties PUMA, MS across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (81.3%)
Carpooled (8.91%)
Worked At Home (4.54%)

In 2024, 81.3% of workers in South Region--Forrest, Lamar, Marion & Perry Counties PUMA, MS drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.91%) and those who worked at home (4.54%).

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

25 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in South Region--Forrest, Lamar, Marion & Perry Counties PUMA, MS have a shorter commute time (25 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 4.59% of the workforce in South Region--Forrest, Lamar, Marion & Perry Counties PUMA, MS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in South Region--Forrest, Lamar, Marion & Perry Counties 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 Region--Forrest, Lamar, Marion & Perry Counties 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 Region--Forrest, Lamar, Marion & Perry Counties PUMA, MS have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

18.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in South Region--Forrest, Lamar, Marion & Perry Counties PUMA, MS (31.7k out of 174k 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 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in South Region--Forrest, Lamar, Marion & Perry Counties PUMA, MS is White, followed by Black 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

88.3% of the population of South Region--Forrest, Lamar, Marion & Perry Counties PUMA, MS has health coverage, with 40.8% on employee plans, 19.8% on Medicaid, 11.1% on Medicare, 14.6% on non-group plans, and 2.02% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Louisiana see 1,441 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,441 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1692 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 283 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.4% were men and 52.6% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,441 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Louisiana

Primary care physicians in Louisiana see an average of 1,441 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,441 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.2% under 18 years, 23.7% between 18 and 34 years, 35.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.4% were men and 52.6% were women.

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

Uninsured People

11.7%

Uninsured

40.8%

Employer Coverage

19.8%

Medicaid

11.1%

Medicare

14.6%

Non-Group

2.02%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in South Region--Forrest, Lamar, Marion & Perry Counties PUMA, MS declined by 4.77% from 12.3% to 11.7%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in South Region--Forrest, Lamar, Marion & Perry Counties PUMA, MS changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.