Golden Triangle Region--Columbus, Starkville, & West Point Cities PUMA, MS

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2023 Population

173,981

0.403% 1-year decline

US Senator

Roger Wicker

Republican Party

US Senator

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

0% 1-year change

2023 Poverty Rate

22.8%

1% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$47,913

4.3% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$140,300

2.26% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

70,386

0.999% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Golden Triangle Region--Columbus, Starkville, & West Point Cities PUMA, MS had a population of 174k people with a median age of 35 and a median household income of $47,913. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Golden Triangle Region--Columbus, Starkville, & West Point Cities PUMA, MS declined from 174,685 to 173,981, a −0.403% decrease and its median household income grew from $45,939 to $47,913, a 4.3% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Golden Triangle Region--Columbus, Starkville, & West Point Cities PUMA, MS are White (Non-Hispanic) (51.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (43.2%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.12%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.29%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (0.731%).

2.77% of the households in Golden Triangle Region--Columbus, Starkville, & West Point 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.

98.5% of the residents in Golden Triangle Region--Columbus, Starkville, & West Point Cities PUMA, MS are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Golden Triangle Region--Columbus, Starkville, & West Point Cities PUMA, MS are Mississippi State University (5,774 degrees awarded in 2022) and Mississippi University for Women (928 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Golden Triangle Region--Columbus, Starkville, & West Point Cities PUMA, MS was $140,300, and the homeownership rate was 62%.

Most people in Golden Triangle Region--Columbus, Starkville, & West Point Cities PUMA, MS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Golden Triangle Region--Columbus, Starkville, & West Point Cities PUMA, MS was 2 cars per household.

Golden Triangle Region--Columbus, Starkville, & West Point Cities PUMA, MS borders West Alabama PUMA, AL, Three Rivers Region--Calhoun, Chickasaw, Itawamba, Lafayette & Monroe Counties PUMA, MS, North Central Region PUMA, MS, and East Central Region--Jasper, Leake, Kemper, Neshoba, Scott & Smith Counties PUMA, MS.

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Population & Diversity

Golden Triangle Region--Columbus, Starkville, & West Point Cities PUMA, MS is home to a population of 174k people, from which 98.5% are citizens. As of 2023, 2.33% of Golden Triangle Region--Columbus, Starkville, & West Point Cities PUMA, MS residents were born outside of the country (4.06k people).

In 2023, there were 1.18 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (88.9k people) in Golden Triangle Region--Columbus, Starkville, & West Point Cities PUMA, MS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 75.2k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.69k 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 Golden Triangle Region--Columbus, Starkville, & West Point Cities PUMA, MS are Spanish (1,550 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (367 households), and Arabic (271 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

89,936

Women

51.4%

84,932

Men

48.6%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 174,868 inhabitants, with 48.6% men, and 51.4% women.

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

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

Citizenship

98.5%

2023 Citizenship

98.7%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.5% of Golden Triangle Region--Columbus, Starkville, & West Point Cities PUMA, MS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Golden Triangle Region--Columbus, Starkville, & West Point Cities PUMA, MS was 98.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Golden Triangle Region--Columbus, Starkville, & West Point Cities PUMA, MS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Golden Triangle Region--Columbus, Starkville, & West Point Cities PUMA, MS

White (Non-Hispanic)
88.9k ± 383
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
75.2k ± 729
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.69k ± 665

1.72%

Hispanic Population

2.99k people

1.72% of the people in Golden Triangle Region--Columbus, Starkville, & West Point Cities PUMA, MS are hispanic (2.99k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Golden Triangle Region--Columbus, Starkville, & West Point Cities PUMA, MS as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

India
605 ± 603 people
China
422 ± 504 people
Mexico
305 ± 428 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Golden Triangle Region--Columbus, Starkville, & West Point Cities PUMA, MS was India, the natal country of 605 Golden Triangle Region--Columbus, Starkville, & West Point Cities PUMA, MS residents, followed by China with 422 and Mexico with 305.

Foreign-Born Population

2.33%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

4.06k people

2.11%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

3.69k people

As of 2023, 2.33% of Golden Triangle Region--Columbus, Starkville, & West Point Cities PUMA, MS residents (4.06k 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 Golden Triangle Region--Columbus, Starkville, & West Point Cities PUMA, MS was 2.11%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Golden Triangle Region--Columbus, Starkville, & West Point Cities PUMA, MS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
1,550 households (0.945%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
367 households (0.224%)
Arabic
271 households (0.165%)

2.77% of the households in Golden Triangle Region--Columbus, Starkville, & West Point 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%. 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 Golden Triangle Region--Columbus, Starkville, & West Point Cities PUMA, MS was Spanish. 0.945% of the households in Golden Triangle Region--Columbus, Starkville, & West Point 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

Gulf War (2001-)
3,033 ± 544
Vietnam
2,136 ± 320
Gulf War (1990s)
1,145 ± 259

Golden Triangle Region--Columbus, Starkville, & West Point Cities PUMA, MS has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.42 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Golden Triangle Region--Columbus, Starkville, & West Point Cities PUMA, MS employs 70.4k people. The largest industries in Golden Triangle Region--Columbus, Starkville, & West Point Cities PUMA, MS are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (5,377 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,708 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,659 people), and the highest paying industries are Architectural, engineering & related services ($117,851), Aircraft & parts manufacturing ($117,101), and Plastics product manufacturing ($113,691).

Males in Golden Triangle Region--Columbus, Starkville, & West Point Cities PUMA, MS have an average income that is 1.49 times higher than the average income of females, which is $41,559. The income inequality in Golden Triangle Region--Columbus, Starkville, & West Point Cities PUMA, MS (measured using the Gini index) is 0.44, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

34,006

Women

49.8%

34,325

Men

50.2%

The workforce of Golden Triangle Region--Columbus, Starkville, & West Point Cities PUMA, MS in 2020 was 68,331 people, with 49.8% woman, and 50.2% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Golden Triangle Region--Columbus, Starkville, & West Point Cities PUMA, MS.

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Occupations

70.4k

2022 Value

0.999%

1 Year growth

± 0.999%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Golden Triangle Region--Columbus, Starkville, & West Point Cities PUMA, MS grew at a rate of 0.999%, from 69.7k employees to 70.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Golden Triangle Region--Columbus, Starkville, & West Point Cities PUMA, MS, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,713 people), Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (2,313 people), and Cashiers (1,776 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Golden Triangle Region--Columbus, Starkville, & West Point Cities PUMA, MS.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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

70.4k

2022 Value

0.999%

1 Year growth

± 0.999%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Golden Triangle Region--Columbus, Starkville, & West Point Cities PUMA, MS grew at a rate of 0.999%, from 69.7k employees to 70.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Golden Triangle Region--Columbus, Starkville, & West Point Cities PUMA, MS, are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (5,377 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,708 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,659 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Golden Triangle Region--Columbus, Starkville, & West Point Cities PUMA, MS, though some of these residents may live in Golden Triangle Region--Columbus, Starkville, & West Point Cities PUMA, MS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$44,364

Median earning men ± $2,046

$30,720

Median earning women ± $1,004

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($58,804), Public Administration ($58,333), and Wholesale Trade ($58,194).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($40,750), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($36,607), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($36,341).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

2.1%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.13M people employed in Alabama. This represents a 2.1% 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 11.2%.

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

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 Golden Triangle Region--Columbus, Starkville, & West Point 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.

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 Golden Triangle Region--Columbus, Starkville, & West Point Cities PUMA, MS awarded 6,702 degrees. The student population of Golden Triangle Region--Columbus, Starkville, & West Point Cities PUMA, MS in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 11,503 male students and 13,485 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Golden Triangle Region--Columbus, Starkville, & West Point Cities PUMA, MS are White (4,746 and 73.4%), followed by Black or African American (1,254 and 19.4%), Hispanic or Latino (172 and 2.66%), and Asian (105 and 1.62%).

The largest universities in Golden Triangle Region--Columbus, Starkville, & West Point Cities PUMA, MS by number of degrees awarded are Mississippi State University (5,774 and 86.2%) and Mississippi University for Women (928 and 13.8%).

The most popular majors in Golden Triangle Region--Columbus, Starkville, & West Point Cities PUMA, MS are General Business Administration & Management (658 and 9.82%), Registered Nursing (414 and 6.18%), and Kinesiology & Exercise Science (283 and 4.22%).

The median tuition cost in Golden Triangle Region--Columbus, Starkville, & West Point Cities PUMA, MS for a public four year colleges is $8,507 for in-state students and $16,530 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Golden Triangle Region--Columbus, Starkville, & West Point Cities PUMA, MS, the percentage of applicants admitted was 75.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 23.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 24,988 (46% men and 54% 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 2022 there were 24,988 students enrolled in Golden Triangle Region--Columbus, Starkville, & West Point Cities PUMA, MS, 46% men and 54% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 17,688 records, of which 52.9% were women and 47.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
443 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
379 degrees awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
254 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Golden Triangle Region--Columbus, Starkville, & West Point Cities PUMA, MS was General Business Administration & Management with 443 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Golden Triangle Region--Columbus, Starkville, & West Point Cities PUMA, MS according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Mississippi State University
5,774 degrees awarded
Mississippi University for Women
928 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Mississippi State University with 5,774 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 2,802 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Golden Triangle Region--Columbus, Starkville, & West Point Cities PUMA, MS, which is 0.718 times less than the 3,900 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 4,746 degrees mean that there were 3.78 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 1,254 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

Public, 4-year or above ($8,507) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($125) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

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 2022, 0.905% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.957% 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 Golden Triangle Region--Columbus, Starkville, & West Point Cities PUMA, MS in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (43.9k), Some college (31.4k), and Secondary Education (21.7k).

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 Golden Triangle Region--Columbus, Starkville, & West Point Cities PUMA, MS was $140,300 in 2023, which is 0.462 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $137,200 to $140,300, a 2.26% increase. The homeownership rate in Golden Triangle Region--Columbus, Starkville, & West Point Cities PUMA, MS is 62%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Golden Triangle Region--Columbus, Starkville, & West Point Cities PUMA, MS have an average commute time of 21.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Golden Triangle Region--Columbus, Starkville, & West Point Cities PUMA, MS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Golden Triangle Region--Columbus, Starkville, & West Point Cities PUMA, MS is $47,913. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Golden Triangle Region--Columbus, Starkville, & West Point Cities 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

$140,300

Median Property Value 2023

±$7,528

$43,581

Median Property Taxes

±$1,527

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 Golden Triangle Region--Columbus, Starkville, & West Point Cities PUMA, MS the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Golden Triangle Region--Columbus, Starkville, & West Point Cities PUMA, MS compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

62%

Homeownership

2023

65.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 62% of the housing units in Golden Triangle Region--Columbus, Starkville, & West Point Cities PUMA, MS were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 61.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Golden Triangle Region--Columbus, Starkville, & West Point Cities 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 Golden Triangle Region--Columbus, Starkville, & West Point Cities 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 Golden Triangle Region--Columbus, Starkville, & West Point Cities 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.

$47,913

Median Household Income

± $1,511

70.3k

Number of Households

± 2,187

In 2023, the median household income of the 70.3k households in Golden Triangle Region--Columbus, Starkville, & West Point Cities PUMA, MS grew to $47,913 from the previous year's value of $45,939.

The following chart displays the households in Golden Triangle Region--Columbus, Starkville, & West Point 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

0.44

2022 Wage GINI in Golden Triangle Region--Columbus, Starkville, & West Point Cities PUMA, MS

0.442

2021 Wage GINI in Golden Triangle Region--Columbus, Starkville, & West Point Cities PUMA, MS

In 2022, the income inequality in Golden Triangle Region--Columbus, Starkville, & West Point Cities PUMA, MS was 0.44 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.525% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Golden Triangle Region--Columbus, Starkville, & West Point Cities PUMA, MS was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Golden Triangle Region--Columbus, Starkville, & West Point Cities PUMA, MS in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Golden Triangle Region--Columbus, Starkville, & West Point Cities PUMA, MS across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (84.7%)
Carpooled (6.59%)
Worked At Home (5.56%)

In 2023, 84.7% of workers in Golden Triangle Region--Columbus, Starkville, & West Point Cities PUMA, MS drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (6.59%) and those who worked at home (5.56%).

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

21.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Golden Triangle Region--Columbus, Starkville, & West Point Cities PUMA, MS have a shorter commute time (21.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.56% of the workforce in Golden Triangle Region--Columbus, Starkville, & West Point Cities PUMA, MS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Golden Triangle Region--Columbus, Starkville, & West Point 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 Golden Triangle Region--Columbus, Starkville, & West Point 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 Golden Triangle Region--Columbus, Starkville, & West Point Cities PUMA, MS have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

22.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Golden Triangle Region--Columbus, Starkville, & West Point Cities PUMA, MS (37.7k out of 166k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Golden Triangle Region--Columbus, Starkville, & West Point 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

89.3% of the population of Golden Triangle Region--Columbus, Starkville, & West Point Cities PUMA, MS has health coverage, with 42% on employee plans, 19.2% on Medicaid, 11.8% on Medicare, 14.4% on non-group plans, and 1.9% 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 24.4% under 18 years, 25.7% between 18 and 34 years, 33.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47% were men and 53% were women.

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

Uninsured People

10.7%

Uninsured

42%

Employer Coverage

19.2%

Medicaid

11.8%

Medicare

14.4%

Non-Group

1.9%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Golden Triangle Region--Columbus, Starkville, & West Point Cities PUMA, MS declined by 0.0681% from 10.7% to 10.7%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Golden Triangle Region--Columbus, Starkville, & West Point Cities PUMA, MS changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.