Congressional District 4, MS

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2021 Population
775,071
0.241% 1-year growth
US Senator
Roger Wicker
Republican Party
US Senator
Cindy Hyde-Smith
Republican Party
US Representative
Mike Ezell
Republican Party
2021 Median Age
38
0.264% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
18.2%
1.26% 1-year decrease
2021 Median Household Income
$51,235
4.33% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$147,000
3.81% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Congressional District 4, MS had a population of 775k people with a median age of 38 and a median household income of $51,235. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Congressional District 4, MS grew from 773,211 to 775,071, a 0.241% increase and its median household income grew from $49,110 to $51,235, a 4.33% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Congressional District 4, MS are White (Non-Hispanic) (67.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (23.2%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.46%), White (Hispanic) (2.31%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.42%).

4.84% of the households in Congressional District 4, 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 Congressional District 4, MS are U.S. citizens.

In 2021, the median property value in Congressional District 4, MS was $147,000, and the homeownership rate was 69%.

Most people in Congressional District 4, MS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Congressional District 4, MS was 2 cars per household.

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Congressional District 4, MS is home to a population of 775k people, from which 98.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.92% of Congressional District 4, MS residents were born outside of the country (22.6k people).

In 2021, there were 2.93 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (526k people) in Congressional District 4, MS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 180k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 19k 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 Congressional District 4, MS are Spanish (21,071 households), Vietnamese (3,659 households), and Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (1,585 households).

Citizenship

98.5%
2021 Citizenship
98.6%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.5% of Congressional District 4, MS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Congressional District 4, MS was 98.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Congressional District 4, MS
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    526k ± 635
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    180k ± 1.53k
  3. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    19k ± 1.56k
4.6%
Hispanic Population
35.7k people

In 2021, there were 2.93 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (526k people) in Congressional District 4, MS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 180k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 19k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

4.6% of the people in Congressional District 4, MS are hispanic (35.7k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Congressional District 4, MS as a share of the total population.

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Foreign-Born Population

2.92%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
22.6k people
2.85%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
22k people

As of 2021, 2.92% of Congressional District 4, MS residents (22.6k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Congressional District 4, MS was 2.85%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    21,071 households (2.9%)
  2. Vietnamese
    3,659 households (0.503%)
  3. Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
    1,585 households (0.218%)

4.84% of the households in Congressional District 4, 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 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Congressional District 4, MS was Spanish. 2.9% of the households in Congressional District 4, MS reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    17,906 ± 922
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    16,081 ± 1,274
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    10,511 ± 948

Congressional District 4, MS has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.11 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Congressional District 4, MS employs 323k people. The largest industries in Congressional District 4, MS are Health Care & Social Assistance (48,289 people), Retail Trade (37,987 people), and Manufacturing (33,883 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($72,529), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($72,232), and Management of Companies & Enterprises ($68,156).

Occupations

323k
2021 Value
± 5,348
−0.13%
1 Year decline
± 2.39%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Congressional District 4, MS declined at a rate of −0.13%, from 323k employees to 323k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Congressional District 4, MS, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (34,312 people), Sales & Related Occupations (33,843 people), and Management Occupations (28,237 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Congressional District 4, MS.

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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.

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Employment by Industries

323k
2021 Value
± 5,348
−0.13%
1 Year decline
± 2.39%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Congressional District 4, MS declined at a rate of −0.13%, from 323k employees to 323k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Congressional District 4, MS, are Health Care & Social Assistance (48,289 people), Retail Trade (37,987 people), and Manufacturing (33,883 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Congressional District 4, MS, though some of these residents may live in Congressional District 4, 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

$42,160
Median earning men ± $938
$27,219
Median earning women ± $616

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($55,491), Information ($55,062), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($53,979).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($38,087), Wholesale Trade ($35,962), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($34,262).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Mississippi. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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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.

Congressional District 4, MS is currently represented by Mike Ezell in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

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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US Representatives from Congressional District 4, MS

Mike Ezell
District 4 Representative
Republican Party

Congressional District 4, MS is currently represented by Mike Ezell (Republican Party).

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the member for Congressional District 4, MS have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 0.976% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.743% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (683k), Some college (549k), and Secondary Education (407k).

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.

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The median property value in Congressional District 4, MS was $147,000 in 2021, which is 0.6 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $141,600 to $147,000, a 3.81% increase. The homeownership rate in Congressional District 4, MS is 69%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Congressional District 4, MS have an average commute time of 26.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Congressional District 4, MS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Congressional District 4, MS is $51,235. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Congressional District 4, MS was Congressional District 1, MS with a value of $53,985, followed by Congressional District 3, MS and Congressional District 4, MS, with respective values of $51,441 and $51,235.

Property

$147,000
Median Property Value 2021
±$3,125
$200,632
Median Property Taxes
±$3,989

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 Congressional District 4, MS the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Congressional District 4, MS compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Rent vs Own

69%
Homeownership
2021
68.8%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 69% of the housing units in Congressional District 4, MS were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 68.9%.

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Household Income

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$51,235
Median Household Income
± $900
291k
Number of Households
± 4,798

In 2021, the median household income of the 291k households in Congressional District 4, MS grew to $51,235 from the previous year's value of $49,110.

The following chart displays the households in Congressional District 4, 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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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (82.4%)
  2. Carpooled (9.15%)
  3. Worked At Home (3.5%)

In 2021, 82.4% of workers in Congressional District 4, MS drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.15%) and those who worked at home (3.5%).

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

26.7 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Congressional District 4, MS have a shorter commute time (26.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.72% of the workforce in Congressional District 4, MS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Congressional District 4, MS distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Congressional District 4, MS have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

18.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Congressional District 4, MS (137k out of 755k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. 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 Congressional District 4, 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.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.7% under 18 years, 20.1% between 18 and 34 years, 38.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 16% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48% were men and 52% were women.

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Uninsured People

13.3%
Uninsured
39.2%
Employer Coverage
18.5%
Medicaid
11.3%
Medicare
13.7%
Non-Group
4.03%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Congressional District 4, MS grew by 1.44% from 13.1% to 13.3%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Congressional District 4, MS changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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