Blue Mountain, MS

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    2024 Population
    1,232
    US Senator
    Roger Wicker
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Cindy Hyde-Smith
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    26.5
    2.57% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    12.9%
    14% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $49,667
    13.7% 1-year decline
    2024 Median Property Value
    $79,700
    1.4% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    524
    13.8% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Blue Mountain, 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.

    91.2% of the residents in Blue Mountain, MS are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Blue Mountain, MS are Blue Mountain Christian University (147 degrees awarded in 2024).

    In 2024, the median property value in Blue Mountain, MS was $79,700, and the homeownership rate was 59.9%.

    Most people in Blue Mountain, MS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Blue Mountain, MS was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Blue Mountain, MS is home to a population of 1.23k people, from which 91.2% are citizens. As of 2024, 10.6% of Blue Mountain, MS residents were born outside of the country (130 people).

    In 2024, there were 2.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (721 people) in Blue Mountain, MS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 249 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 123 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    91.2%
    2024 Citizenship
    94.6%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 91.2% of Blue Mountain, MS residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Blue Mountain, MS was 94.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Blue Mountain, MS
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      721 ± 243
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      249 ± 133
    3. Other (Hispanic)
      123 ± 100
    13.1%
    Hispanic Population
    161 people

    In 2024, there were 2.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (721 people) in Blue Mountain, MS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 249 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 123 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    13.1% of the people in Blue Mountain, MS are hispanic (161 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Blue Mountain, MS as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Mississippi.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      15,967 ± 3,094 people
    2. Honduras
      6,221 ± 1,934 people
    3. Guatemala
      4,623 ± 1,668 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Mississippi was Mexico, the natal country of 15,967 Mississippi residents, followed by Honduras with 6,221 and Guatemala with 4,623.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    10.6%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    130 people
    6.89%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    100 people

    As of 2024, 10.6% of Blue Mountain, MS residents (130 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 Blue Mountain, MS was 6.89%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      5 ± 22
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      4 ± 21
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      4 ± 16

    Blue Mountain, MS has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.25 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    74.1% of the population of Blue Mountain, MS has health coverage, with 29.5% on employee plans, 17.2% on Medicaid, 4.57% on Medicare, 22.3% on non-group plans, and 0.489% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Mississippi see 1,875 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,875 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1939 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 436 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.1% were men and 54.9% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.5% under 18 years, 40.6% between 18 and 34 years, 30.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 7.5% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.1% were men and 54.9% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    25.9%
    Uninsured
    29.5%
    Employer Coverage
    17.2%
    Medicaid
    4.57%
    Medicare
    22.3%
    Non-Group
    0.489%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Blue Mountain, MS grew by 29.2% from 20% to 25.9%.

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

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    Economy

    The economy of Blue Mountain, MS employs 524 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Blue Mountain, MS were Manufacturing (99 people), Educational Services (92 people), and Retail Trade (89 people), and the highest paying industries were Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($98,500), Transportation & Warehousing ($98,500), and Construction ($83,750).

    Employment

    Occupations

    524
    2024 Value
    ± 151
    −13.8%
    1 Year decline
    ± 45.7%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Blue Mountain, MS declined at a rate of −13.8%, from 608 employees to 524 employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Blue Mountain, MS, are Production Occupations (97 people), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (71 people), and Transportation Occupations (54 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Blue Mountain, MS.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    524
    2024 Value
    ± 151
    −13.8%
    1 Year decline
    ± 45.7%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Blue Mountain, MS declined at a rate of −13.8%, from 608 employees to 524 employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Blue Mountain, MS, are Manufacturing (99 people), Educational Services (92 people), and Retail Trade (89 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Blue Mountain, MS, though some of these residents may live in Blue Mountain, MS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $34,241
    Median earning men ± $8,763
    $16,544
    Median earning women ± $11,786

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($98,500), Construction ($83,750), and Retail Trade ($67,941).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Manufacturing ($33,750), Retail Trade ($26,382), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($13,333).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    1.38%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 1.17M people employed in Mississippi. This represents a 1.38% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 12.5%.

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

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    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

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (60.9%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (38%)
      Democratic Party
    3. 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.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Mississippi

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    Roger Wicker
    Senator from Mississippi1
    Assumed office on December 31, 2007
    Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Trent Lott.
    Cindy Hyde-Smith
    Senator from Mississippi2
    Assumed office on April 9, 2018
    Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Thad Cochran.

    Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith are the senators currently representing Mississippi.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Blue Mountain, MS awarded 147 degrees. The student population of Blue Mountain, MS in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 449 male students and 519 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Blue Mountain, MS are White (106 and 79.1%), Black or African American (15 and 11.2%), Hispanic or Latino (8 and 5.97%), and Two or More Races (4 and 2.99%).

    The largest universities in Blue Mountain, MS by number of degrees awarded are Blue Mountain Christian University (147 and 100%).

    The most popular majors in Blue Mountain, MS are Elementary Education & Teaching (30 and 20.4%), General Business Administration & Management (29 and 19.7%), and Kinesiology & Exercise Science (18 and 12.2%).

    The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $19,980.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2024 in Blue Mountain, MS, the percentage of applicants admitted was 89%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 56.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 968 (46.4% men and 53.6% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 968 students enrolled in Blue Mountain, MS, 46.4% men and 53.6% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 634 records, of which 55.7% were women and 44.3% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Elementary Education & Teaching
      26 degrees awarded
    2. General Business Administration & Management
      23 degrees awarded
    3. Kinesiology & Exercise Science
      18 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Blue Mountain, MS was Elementary Education & Teaching with 26 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Blue Mountain, MS according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Blue Mountain Christian University
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    147 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Blue Mountain Christian University with 147 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 63 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Blue Mountain, MS, which is 0.75 times less than the 84 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 106 degrees mean that there were 7.07 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 15 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($19,980) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($200) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Blue Mountain, MS was $79,700 in 2024, which is 0.24 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $78,600 to $79,700, a 1.4% increase. The homeownership rate in Blue Mountain, MS is 59.9%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Blue Mountain, MS have an average commute time of 18.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Blue Mountain, MS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $79,700
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$47,503
    $182
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$72

    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 Blue Mountain, MS the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Blue Mountain, MS compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    59.9%
    Homeownership
    2024
    61.4%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 59.9% of the housing units in Blue Mountain, MS were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 59.3%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Blue Mountain, MS compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $49,667
    Median Household Income
    ± $17,247
    304
    Number of Households
    ± 88

    In 2024, the median household income of the 304 households in Blue Mountain, MS declined from $49,667 from the previous year's value of $57,527.

    The following chart displays the households in Blue Mountain, 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.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Blue Mountain, MS is from Mississippi.
    0.447
    2024 Wage GINI in Mississippi
    0.45
    2023 Wage GINI in Mississippi

    In 2024, the income inequality in Mississippi was 0.447 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.74% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Mississippi was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Mississippi in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (61.1%)
    2. Carpooled (26%)
    3. Walked (10.2%)

    In 2024, 61.1% of workers in Blue Mountain, MS drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (26%) and those who walked to work (10.2%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    18.4 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Blue Mountain, MS have a shorter commute time (18.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0.967% of the workforce in Blue Mountain, MS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Blue Mountain, MS compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Blue Mountain, MS distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Blue Mountain, MS have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    12.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Blue Mountain, MS (108 out of 834 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 55 - 64 and then Males 45 - 54.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Blue Mountain, MS is White, followed by Two Or More and Black.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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