South Region--Jackson County PUMA, MS

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2022 Population

143,721

0.509% 1-year growth

US Senator

Roger Wicker

Republican Party

US Senator

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Republican Party

2022 Median Age

39.4

1.03% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

15.7%

3.08% 1-year increase

2022 Median Household Income

$60,045

8.96% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$161,700

10.4% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, South Region--Jackson County PUMA, MS had a population of 144k people with a median age of 39.4 and a median household income of $60,045. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of South Region--Jackson County PUMA, MS grew from 142,993 to 143,721, a 0.509% increase and its median household income grew from $55,107 to $60,045, a 8.96% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in South Region--Jackson County PUMA, MS are White (Non-Hispanic) (66.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (20.3%), Other (Hispanic) (2.87%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.85%), and White (Hispanic) (2.34%).

6.9% of the households in South Region--Jackson County 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.

98.7% of the residents in South Region--Jackson County PUMA, MS are U.S. citizens.

In 2022, the median property value in South Region--Jackson County PUMA, MS was $161,700, and the homeownership rate was 71.1%.

Most people in South Region--Jackson County PUMA, MS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.6 minutes. The average car ownership in South Region--Jackson County PUMA, MS was 2 cars per household.

South Region--Jackson County PUMA, MS borders Mobile County (Outer)--Prichard & Saraland Cities PUMA, AL, South Region--George, Hancock, Pearl River & Stone Counties PUMA, MS, South Region--Harrison County--Gulfport City PUMA, MS, and South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS.

United States Alabama Mississippi

Population & Diversity

South Region--Jackson County PUMA, MS is home to a population of 144k people, from which 98.7% are citizens. As of 2022, 3.5% of South Region--Jackson County PUMA, MS residents were born outside of the country (5.03k people).

In 2022, there were 3.29 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (95.9k people) in South Region--Jackson County PUMA, MS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 29.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.13k Other (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 Region--Jackson County PUMA, MS are Spanish (6,296 households), Vietnamese (1,172 households), and Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (406 households).

Citizenship

98.7%

2022 Citizenship

98.7%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 98.7% of South Region--Jackson County 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 Region--Jackson County PUMA, MS was 98.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in South Region--Jackson County PUMA, MS

White (Non-Hispanic)
95.9k ± 265
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
29.1k ± 694
Other (Hispanic)
4.13k ± 969

7.11%

Hispanic Population

10.2k people

7.11% of the people in South Region--Jackson County PUMA, MS are hispanic (10.2k people).

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

Foreign-Born Population

3.5%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

5.03k people

3.4%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

4.86k people

As of 2022, 3.5% of South Region--Jackson County PUMA, MS residents (5.03k 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 Region--Jackson County PUMA, MS was 3.4%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
6,296 households (4.64%)
Vietnamese
1,172 households (0.864%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
406 households (0.299%)

6.9% of the households in South Region--Jackson County 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 Region--Jackson County PUMA, MS was Spanish. 4.64% of the households in South Region--Jackson County 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-)
3,039 ± 480
Vietnam
2,855 ± 360
Gulf War (1990s)
2,329 ± 396

South Region--Jackson County PUMA, MS has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.06 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of South Region--Jackson County PUMA, MS employs 59k people. The largest industries in South Region--Jackson County PUMA, MS are Ship & boat building (5,884 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,338 people), and Construction (3,843 people), and the highest paying industries are Aircraft & parts manufacturing ($165,660), Petroleum refining ($134,322), and U. S. Air Force ($120,591).

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

27,670

Women

46.5%

31,840

Men

53.5%

The workforce of South Region--Jackson County PUMA, MS in 2020 was 59,510 people, with 46.5% woman, and 53.5% men.

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

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

Occupations

59k

2022 Value

−1.19%

1 Year decline

± −1.19%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in South Region--Jackson County PUMA, MS declined at a rate of −1.19%, from 59.7k employees to 59k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in South Region--Jackson County PUMA, MS, are Cashiers (1,738 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (1,640 people), and Registered nurses (1,494 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of South Region--Jackson County 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

59k

2022 Value

−1.19%

1 Year decline

± −1.19%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in South Region--Jackson County PUMA, MS declined at a rate of −1.19%, from 59.7k employees to 59k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in South Region--Jackson County PUMA, MS, are Ship & boat building (5,884 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,338 people), and Construction (3,843 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of South Region--Jackson County PUMA, MS, though some of these residents may live in South Region--Jackson County PUMA, MS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$47,201

Median earning men ± $2,177

$32,254

Median earning women ± $1,603

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Wholesale Trade ($73,073), Manufacturing ($60,954), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($58,674).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Construction ($57,978), Information ($57,014), and Manufacturing ($49,205).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.1%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.13M people employed in Alabama. This represents a 2.1% 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 11.2%.

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

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 Region--Jackson County 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

Completions

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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 1.55% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.03% 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--Jackson County PUMA, MS in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (31.7k), Some college (28k), and Secondary Education (17.6k).

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--Jackson County PUMA, MS was $161,700 in 2022, which is 0.574 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $146,500 to $161,700, a 10.4% increase. The homeownership rate in South Region--Jackson County PUMA, MS is 71.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in South Region--Jackson County PUMA, MS have an average commute time of 25.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in South Region--Jackson County PUMA, MS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in South Region--Jackson County PUMA, MS is $60,045. In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in South Region--Jackson County 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.

Property

$161,700

Median Property Value 2022

±$5,446

$39,390

Median Property Taxes

±$1,720

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--Jackson County 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--Jackson County PUMA, MS compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

71.1%

Homeownership

2022

69%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 71.1% of the housing units in South Region--Jackson County PUMA, MS were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 72.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in South Region--Jackson County 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 Region--Jackson County 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 Region--Jackson County 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.

$60,045

Median Household Income

± $2,331

55.4k

Number of Households

± 2,088

In 2022, the median household income of the 55.4k households in South Region--Jackson County PUMA, MS grew to $60,045 from the previous year's value of $55,107.

The following chart displays the households in South Region--Jackson County 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

0.429

2022 Wage GINI in South Region--Jackson County PUMA, MS

0.42

2021 Wage GINI in South Region--Jackson County PUMA, MS

In 2022, the income inequality in South Region--Jackson County PUMA, MS was 0.429 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.1% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for South Region--Jackson County PUMA, MS was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in South Region--Jackson County PUMA, MS in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (85%)
Carpooled (8.69%)
Worked At Home (4.81%)

In 2022, 85% of workers in South Region--Jackson County PUMA, MS drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.69%) and those who worked at home (4.81%).

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

25.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in South Region--Jackson County PUMA, MS have a shorter commute time (25.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 1.95% of the workforce in South Region--Jackson County PUMA, MS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

15.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in South Region--Jackson County PUMA, MS (22.3k out of 142k 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 Females 35 - 44 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in South Region--Jackson County 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

87.1% of the population of South Region--Jackson County PUMA, MS has health coverage, with 41.8% on employee plans, 15.2% on Medicaid, 11.6% on Medicare, 13.8% on non-group plans, and 4.75% 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.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,860 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Mississippi

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).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.6% under 18 years, 19.3% between 18 and 34 years, 39.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.7% were men and 51.3% were women.

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

Uninsured People

12.9%

Uninsured

41.8%

Employer Coverage

15.2%

Medicaid

11.6%

Medicare

13.8%

Non-Group

4.75%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in South Region--Jackson County PUMA, MS declined by 2.94% from 13.3% to 12.9%.

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