Central Region--Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS

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2023 Population

184,035

0.525% 1-year growth

US Senator

Roger Wicker

Republican Party

US Senator

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

39.5

1.28% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

11.4%

7.39% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$73,385

1.39% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$210,700

10% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

83,361

0.054% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Central Region--Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS had a population of 184k people with a median age of 39.5 and a median household income of $73,385. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Central Region--Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS grew from 183,074 to 184,035, a 0.525% increase and its median household income grew from $72,380 to $73,385, a 1.39% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Central Region--Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS are White (Non-Hispanic) (70.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (23.6%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.78%), Two+ (Hispanic) (1.08%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.07%).

4.77% of the households in Central Region--Rankin & Simpson 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.

98.7% of the residents in Central Region--Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Central Region--Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS are Academy of Hair Design-Pearl (25 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Central Region--Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS was $210,700, and the homeownership rate was 78%.

Most people in Central Region--Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Central Region--Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS was 2 cars per household.

Central Region--Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS borders Central Region--Madison & Rankin Counties PUMA, MS, Central Region--Byram, Terry, Utica & Vicksburg City PUMA, MS, Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS, East Central Region--Jasper, Leake, Kemper, Neshoba, Scott & Smith Counties PUMA, MS, Southwest Region PUMA, MS, and South Region--Covington, Greene, Jefferson Davis, Jones & Wayne Counties PUMA, MS.

United States Mississippi

Population & Diversity

Central Region--Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS is home to a population of 184k people, from which 98.7% are citizens. As of 2023, 2.39% of Central Region--Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS residents were born outside of the country (4.4k people).

In 2023, there were 2.97 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (129k people) in Central Region--Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 43.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.28k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Central Region--Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS are Spanish (5,058 households), Arabic (427 households), and German (374 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

94,498

Women

51.6%

88,604

Men

48.4%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 183,102 inhabitants, with 48.4% men, and 51.6% women.

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

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Citizenship

98.7%

2023 Citizenship

98.7%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.7% of Central Region--Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Central Region--Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS was 98.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Central Region--Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Central Region--Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS

White (Non-Hispanic)
129k ± 436
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
43.4k ± 483
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.28k ± 569

2.99%

Hispanic Population

5.51k people

2.99% of the people in Central Region--Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS are hispanic (5.51k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Central Region--Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
989 ± 770 people
India
537 ± 568 people
Germany
370 ± 472 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Central Region--Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS was Mexico, the natal country of 989 Central Region--Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS residents, followed by India with 537 and Germany with 370.

Foreign-Born Population

2.39%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

4.4k people

2.47%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

4.53k people

As of 2023, 2.39% of Central Region--Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS residents (4.4k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Central Region--Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS was 2.47%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
5,058 households (2.91%)
Arabic
427 households (0.246%)
German
374 households (0.215%)

4.77% of the households in Central Region--Rankin & Simpson 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%. 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 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Central Region--Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS was Spanish. 2.91% of the households in Central Region--Rankin & Simpson 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

Vietnam
3,076 ± 434
Gulf War (2001-)
2,856 ± 487
Gulf War (1990s)
1,510 ± 397

Central Region--Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.08 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Central Region--Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS employs 83.4k people. The largest industries in Central Region--Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS are Construction (6,066 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (5,874 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (5,815 people), and the highest paying industries are Commercial, industrial & other intangible assets rental & leasing ($152,572), Iron & steel mills & steel product manufacturing ($143,499), and Electronic component & product manufacturing, n.e.c. ($139,610).

Males in Central Region--Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $54,901. The income inequality in Central Region--Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS (measured using the Gini index) is 0.44, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

40,513

Women

49.7%

41,049

Men

50.3%

The workforce of Central Region--Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS in 2020 was 81,562 people, with 49.7% woman, and 50.3% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Central Region--Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS.

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Occupations

83.4k

2022 Value

−0.054%

1 Year decline

± −0.054%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Central Region--Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS declined at a rate of −0.054%, from 83.4k employees to 83.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Central Region--Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS, are Registered nurses (3,029 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,783 people), and Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive (2,146 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Central Region--Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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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

83.4k

2022 Value

−0.054%

1 Year decline

± −0.054%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Central Region--Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS declined at a rate of −0.054%, from 83.4k employees to 83.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Central Region--Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS, are Construction (6,066 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (5,874 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (5,815 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Central Region--Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS, though some of these residents may live in Central Region--Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$52,420

Median earning men ± $1,725

$40,637

Median earning women ± $1,213

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($83,168), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($78,141), and Wholesale Trade ($70,913).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Information ($66,364), Public Administration ($53,204), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($51,790).

Employment by Industry Sector

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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--Rankin & Simpson 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

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Roger Wicker

Senator from Mississippi

Assumed office on December 31, 2007
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Trent Lott.

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Senator from Mississippi

Assumed office on April 9, 2018
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Thad Cochran.

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

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

The following chart shows elected senators in Mississippi over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Mississippi

Mississippi is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Mississippi have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Central Region--Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS awarded 25 degrees. The student population of Central Region--Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 1 male students and 41 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Central Region--Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS are Black or African American (12 and 48%), followed by White (12 and 48%), Hispanic or Latino (1 and 4%), and Asian (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in Central Region--Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS by number of degrees awarded are Academy of Hair Design-Pearl (25 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Central Region--Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS are General Cosmetology (25 and 100%) and Cosmetology, Barber, & Nail Instructor (0 and 0%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 42 students enrolled in Central Region--Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS, 2.38% men and 97.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 30 records, of which 96.7% were women and 3.33% men.

Completions

Concentrations

General Cosmetology

Most Common

25 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Central Region--Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS was General Cosmetology with 25 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Central Region--Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Academy of Hair Design-Pearl

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

25 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Academy of Hair Design-Pearl with 25 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 1 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Central Region--Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS, which is 0.0417 times less than the 24 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 12 degrees mean that there were 1 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 12 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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 1.05% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.753% 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--Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (36.5k), Some college (32.2k), and Bachelors Degree (25.9k).

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--Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS was $210,700 in 2023, which is 0.694 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $191,500 to $210,700, a 10% increase. The homeownership rate in Central Region--Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS is 78%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Central Region--Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS have an average commute time of 26.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Central Region--Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Central Region--Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS is $73,385. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Central Region--Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS was North Delta Region--DeSoto County--Southaven City PUMA, MS with a value of $82,980, followed by Central Region--Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS and Central Region--Madison & Rankin Counties PUMA, MS, with respective values of $73,385 and $71,018.

Housing

Property

$210,700

Median Property Value 2023

±$5,697

$53,982

Median Property Taxes

±$2,121

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--Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Central Region--Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

78%

Homeownership

2023

67.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 78% of the housing units in Central Region--Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 77.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Central Region--Rankin & Simpson Counties 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 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Central Region--Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS was North Delta Region--DeSoto County--Southaven City PUMA, MS with a value of $82,980, followed by Central Region--Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS and Central Region--Madison & Rankin Counties PUMA, MS, with respective values of $73,385 and $71,018.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Central Region--Rankin & Simpson Counties 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.

$73,385

Median Household Income

± $3,116

69.2k

Number of Households

± 2,416

In 2023, the median household income of the 69.2k households in Central Region--Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS grew to $73,385 from the previous year's value of $72,380.

The following chart displays the households in Central Region--Rankin & Simpson 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

0.44

2022 Wage GINI in Central Region--Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS

0.444

2021 Wage GINI in Central Region--Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS

In 2022, the income inequality in Central Region--Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS was 0.44 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.833% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Central Region--Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Central Region--Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Central Region--Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (81.8%)
Carpooled (9.45%)
Worked At Home (6.08%)

In 2023, 81.8% of workers in Central Region--Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.45%) and those who worked at home (6.08%).

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

26.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Central Region--Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS have a longer commute time (26.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.58% of the workforce in Central Region--Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Central Region--Rankin & Simpson 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 Central Region--Rankin & Simpson 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 Central Region--Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Central Region--Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS (20.2k out of 178k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Central Region--Rankin & Simpson 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

90.5% of the population of Central Region--Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS has health coverage, with 50.2% on employee plans, 12.4% on Medicaid, 12.6% on Medicare, 13% on non-group plans, and 2.37% 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 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.5% under 18 years, 19.6% between 18 and 34 years, 39.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.8% 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

9.52%

Uninsured

50.2%

Employer Coverage

12.4%

Medicaid

12.6%

Medicare

13%

Non-Group

2.37%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Central Region--Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS declined by 2.7% from 9.79% to 9.52%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Central Region--Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.