Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS

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2024 Population

165,355

US Senator

Roger Wicker

Republican Party

US Senator

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

34.4

0.865% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

26%

3.3% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$44,323

1.98% 1-year decline

2024 Median Property Value

$123,100

1.74% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

70,023

0.547% 1-year growth

About

3.89% of the households in Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities 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.

98.4% of the residents in Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS are Jackson State University (1,419 degrees awarded in 2023), Belhaven University (1,284 degrees), and Mississippi College (1,262 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS was $123,100, and the homeownership rate was 50%.

Most people in Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS was 2 cars per household.

Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS borders Central Region--Madison & Rankin Counties PUMA, MS, Central Region--Byram, Terry, Utica & Vicksburg City PUMA, MS, and Central Region--Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS.

United States Mississippi

Population & Diversity

Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS is home to a population of 165k people, from which 98.4% are citizens. As of 2024, 2.25% of Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS residents were born outside of the country (3.72k people).

In 2024, there were 3.98 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (125k people) in Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 31.3k White (Non-Hispanic) and 3.08k 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 Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS are Spanish (3,654 households), Punjabi (302 households), and Yoruba, Twi, Igbo, or Other Languages of Western Africa (268 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

91,560

Women

54.3%

77,066

Men

45.7%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 168,626 inhabitants, with 45.7% men, and 54.3% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS.

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

Citizenship

98.4%

2024 Citizenship

98.5%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 98.4% of Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS was 98.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
125k ± 1.9k
White (Non-Hispanic)
31.3k ± 983
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
3.08k ± 831

2.42%

Hispanic Population

4.01k people

2.42% of the people in Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS are hispanic (4.01k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
822 ± 702 people
India
410 ± 497 people
Honduras
380 ± 478 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS was Mexico, the natal country of 822 Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS residents, followed by India with 410 and Honduras with 380.

Foreign-Born Population

2.25%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

3.72k people

2.09%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

3.52k people

As of 2024, 2.25% of Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS residents (3.72k 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 Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS was 2.09%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
3,654 households (2.37%)
Punjabi
302 households (0.196%)
Yoruba, Twi, Igbo, or Other Languages of Western Africa
268 households (0.174%)

3.89% of the households in Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities 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 Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS was Spanish. 2.37% of the households in Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,864 ± 296
Gulf War (1990s)
1,107 ± 278
Gulf War (2001-)
983 ± 278

Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.68 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS.

Economy

The economy of Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS employs 70k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS were Restaurants & Food Services (6,423 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (5,231 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,654 people), and the highest paying industries were Rail transportation ($206,188), Legal services ($175,698), and Psychiatric and substance abuse hospitals ($122,178).

Males in Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS have an average income that is 1.26 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,861. The income inequality in Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS (measured using the Gini index) is 0.445, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

37,787

Women

54%

32,236

Men

46%

The workforce of Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS in 2023 was 70,023 people, with 54% woman, and 46% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS.

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Occupations

70k

2023 Value

0.547%

1 Year growth

± 0.547%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS grew at a rate of 0.547%, from 69.6k employees to 70k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS, are Registered nurses (2,415 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,336 people), and Cooks (2,303 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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.

Industries

Employment by Industries

70k

2023 Value

0.547%

1 Year growth

± 0.547%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS grew at a rate of 0.547%, from 69.6k employees to 70k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS, are Restaurants & Food Services (6,423 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (5,231 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,654 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS, though some of these residents may live in Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$39,135

Median earning men ± $2,102

$31,787

Median earning women ± $1,015

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($86,173), Public Administration ($54,799), and Manufacturing ($52,460).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($53,929), Public Administration ($45,307), and Manufacturing ($39,774).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

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.

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 Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities 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 Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS awarded 4,340 degrees. The student population of Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 5,629 male students and 9,950 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS are Black or African American (2,400 and 56.6%), White (1,395 and 32.9%), Unknown (255 and 6.01%), and Hispanic or Latino (88 and 2.08%).

The largest universities in Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS by number of degrees awarded are Jackson State University (1,419 and 32.7%), Belhaven University (1,284 and 29.6%), and Mississippi College (1,262 and 29.1%).

The most popular majors in Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS are General Business Administration & Management (553 and 12.7%), General Education (310 and 7.14%), and General Biological Sciences (203 and 4.68%).

The median tuition costs in Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS are $28,800 for private four year colleges, and $8,520 and $8,520 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 Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS, the percentage of applicants admitted was 76.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 12.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 15,579 (36.1% men and 63.9% 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 15,579 students enrolled in Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS, 36.1% men and 63.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 9,375 records, of which 68.4% were women and 31.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
125 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
204 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
169 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS was Registered Nursing with 125 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Jackson State University
1,419 degrees awarded
Belhaven University
1,284 degrees awarded
Mississippi College
1,262 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Jackson State University with 1,419 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 1,246 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS, which is 0.403 times less than the 3,094 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 2,400 degrees mean that there were 1.72 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 1,395 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 ($28,800) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,452) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,400) 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, 1.52% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.66% 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 Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS in 2023 were Some college (33.7k), High School or Equivalent (32.4k), and Secondary Education (21.8k).

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 Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS was $123,100 in 2024, which is 0.37 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $121,000 to $123,100, a 1.74% increase. The homeownership rate in Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS is 50%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS have an average commute time of 20.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$123,100

Median Property Value 2024

±$5,869

$34,212

Median Property Taxes

±$1,555

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 Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

50%

Homeownership

2024

65.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 50% of the housing units in Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 50.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities 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.

$44,323

Median Household Income

± $2,009

68.4k

Number of Households

± 2,317

In 2024, the median household income of the 68.4k households in Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS declined from $44,323 from the previous year's value of $45,217.

The following chart displays the households in Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities 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

0.445

2023 Wage GINI in Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS

0.456

2022 Wage GINI in Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS

In 2023, the income inequality in Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS was 0.445 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.39% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (73.8%)
Carpooled (14.5%)
Worked At Home (8.62%)

In 2024, 73.8% of workers in Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (14.5%) and those who worked at home (8.62%).

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

20.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS have a shorter commute time (20.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0.712% of the workforce in Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

26% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS (41.2k out of 159k 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 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS is Black, followed by White and Two Or More.

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

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

85.9% of the population of Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS has health coverage, with 37.2% on employee plans, 26% on Medicaid, 9.58% on Medicare, 11.9% on non-group plans, and 1.26% 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, 46.3% were men and 53.7% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,875 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Mississippi

Primary care physicians in Mississippi see an average of 1,875 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,875 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 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.1% under 18 years, 25% between 18 and 34 years, 34.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.3% were men and 53.7% were women.

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

Uninsured People

14.1%

Uninsured

37.2%

Employer Coverage

26%

Medicaid

9.58%

Medicare

11.9%

Non-Group

1.26%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS grew by 1.08% from 14% to 14.1%.

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