Crystal Springs, MS

Census Place

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    2024 Population
    4,752
    US Senator
    Roger Wicker
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Cindy Hyde-Smith
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    39.6
    8.33% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    17.5%
    24.9% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $49,291
    14.7% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $113,000
    28% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    1,957
    22.8% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Crystal Springs, 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.

    97.9% of the residents in Crystal Springs, MS are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Crystal Springs, MS was $113,000, and the homeownership rate was 67.4%.

    Most people in Crystal Springs, MS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Crystal Springs, MS was 2 cars per household.

    United StatesMississippiCopiah County, MSJackson, MSCentral Region--Byram, Terry, Utica & Vicksburg City PUMA, MS

    Population & Diversity

    Crystal Springs, MS is home to a population of 4.75k people, from which 97.9% are citizens. As of 2024, 6.4% of Crystal Springs, MS residents were born outside of the country (304 people).

    In 2024, there were 2.5 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.96k people) in Crystal Springs, MS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.18k White (Non-Hispanic) and 382 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    97.9%
    2024 Citizenship
    99.1%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 97.9% of Crystal Springs, MS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Crystal Springs, MS was 99.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

    The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Crystal Springs, MS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Crystal Springs, MS
    1. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      2.96k ± 338
    2. White (Non-Hispanic)
      1.18k ± 270
    3. Other (Hispanic)
      382 ± 255
    12.4%
    Hispanic Population
    587 people

    In 2024, there were 2.5 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.96k people) in Crystal Springs, MS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.18k White (Non-Hispanic) and 382 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    12.4% of the people in Crystal Springs, MS are hispanic (587 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Crystal Springs, 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

    6.4%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    304 people
    3.11%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    148 people

    As of 2024, 6.4% of Crystal Springs, MS residents (304 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 Crystal Springs, MS was 3.11%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (2001-)
      43 ± 66
    2. Vietnam
      20 ± 31
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      12 ± 24

    Crystal Springs, MS has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 2.15 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Crystal Springs, MS.

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    Health

    87.1% of the population of Crystal Springs, MS has health coverage, with 33% on employee plans, 36.4% on Medicaid, 12.6% on Medicare, 4.89% on non-group plans, and 0.213% 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, 52.5% were men and 47.5% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.2% under 18 years, 18.3% between 18 and 34 years, 40.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.9% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 52.5% were men and 47.5% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    12.9%
    Uninsured
    33%
    Employer Coverage
    36.4%
    Medicaid
    12.6%
    Medicare
    4.89%
    Non-Group
    0.213%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Crystal Springs, MS grew by 6.55% from 12.1% to 12.9%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Crystal Springs, 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 Crystal Springs, MS employs 1.96k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Crystal Springs, MS were Manufacturing (520 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (363 people), and Educational Services (249 people), and the highest paying industries were Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($66,570), Transportation & Warehousing ($66,570), and Finance & Insurance ($56,563).

    Employment

    Occupations

    1.96k
    2024 Value
    ± 376
    22.8%
    1 Year growth
    ± 24.5%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Crystal Springs, MS grew at a rate of 22.8%, from 1.59k employees to 1.96k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Crystal Springs, MS, are Transportation Occupations (256 people), Production Occupations (251 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (231 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Crystal Springs, MS.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    1.96k
    2024 Value
    ± 376
    22.8%
    1 Year growth
    ± 24.5%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Crystal Springs, MS grew at a rate of 22.8%, from 1.59k employees to 1.96k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Crystal Springs, MS, are Manufacturing (520 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (363 people), and Educational Services (249 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Crystal Springs, MS, though some of these residents may live in Crystal Springs, 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

    $41,298
    Median earning men ± $16,278
    $44,268
    Median earning women ± $13,107

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($66,570), Manufacturing ($49,080), and Construction ($31,865).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($56,563), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($51,948), and Retail Trade ($43,906).

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    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.

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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.

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

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Crystal Springs, MS was $113,000 in 2024, which is 0.34 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $88,300 to $113,000, a 28% increase. The homeownership rate in Crystal Springs, MS is 67.4%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Crystal Springs, MS have an average commute time of 28.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Crystal Springs, MS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $113,000
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$15,404
    $1,129
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$286

    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 Crystal Springs, MS the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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

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    Rent vs Own

    67.4%
    Homeownership
    2024
    63.1%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 67.4% of the housing units in Crystal Springs, MS were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 62.1%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Crystal Springs, 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.
    $49,291
    Median Household Income
    ± $2,396
    1.68k
    Number of Households
    ± 344

    In 2024, the median household income of the 1.68k households in Crystal Springs, MS grew to $49,291 from the previous year's value of $42,990.

    The following chart displays the households in Crystal Springs, 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 $45k - $50k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Crystal Springs, 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.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Mississippi across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (82.4%)
    2. Carpooled (12%)
    3. Worked At Home (3.82%)

    In 2024, 82.4% of workers in Crystal Springs, MS drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12%) and those who worked at home (3.82%).

    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

    28.4 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Crystal Springs, MS have a longer commute time (28.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0.483% of the workforce in Crystal Springs, MS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Crystal Springs, 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 Crystal Springs, MS distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Crystal Springs, MS have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    17.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Crystal Springs, MS (814 out of 4.64k 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 18 - 24, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Males < 5.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Crystal Springs, MS is Black, followed by White and Other.

    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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