Jackson County PUMA, MS

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2020 Population

142,872

0.348% 1-year growth

US Senator

Roger Wicker

Republican Party

US Senator

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

38.9

0.258% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

15.5%

4.44% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$53,726

4.01% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$143,000

5.22% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Jackson County PUMA, MS had a population of 143k people with a median age of 38.9 and a median household income of $53,726. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Jackson County PUMA, MS grew from 142,376 to 142,872, a 0.348% increase and its median household income grew from $51,657 to $53,726, a 4.01% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Jackson County PUMA, MS are White (Non-Hispanic) (67.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (20.9%), White (Hispanic) (3.09%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.34%), and Other (Hispanic) (2.34%).

6.63% of the households in Jackson County 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 Jackson County PUMA, MS are U.S. citizens.

In 2020, the median property value in Jackson County PUMA, MS was $143,000, and the homeownership rate was 71.6%.

Most people in Jackson County PUMA, MS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Jackson County PUMA, MS was 2 cars per household.

Jackson County PUMA, MS borders Prichard City, Tillmans Corner & Saraland City PUMA, AL, Pearl River, Hancock, George & Stone Counties PUMA, MS, and Harrison CountyGulfport & Biloxi Cities PUMA, MS.

United States Mississippi

Population & Diversity

Jackson County PUMA, MS is home to a population of 143k people, from which 98.7% are citizens. As of 2020, 3.4% of Jackson County PUMA, MS residents were born outside of the country (4.86k people).

In 2020, there were 3.23 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (96.3k people) in Jackson County PUMA, MS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 29.9k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.41k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Jackson County PUMA, MS are Spanish (6,001 households), Vietnamese (1,204 households), and Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (493 households).

Citizenship

98.7%

2020 Citizenship

98.2%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 98.7% of Jackson County PUMA, MS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Jackson County PUMA, MS was 98.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Jackson County PUMA, MS

White (Non-Hispanic)
96.3k ± 190
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
29.9k ± 719
White (Hispanic)
4.41k ± 842

6.71%

Hispanic Population

9.59k people

6.71% of the people in Jackson County PUMA, MS are hispanic (9.59k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Jackson County PUMA, MS as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

3.4%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

4.86k people

3.79%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

5.4k people

As of 2020, 3.4% of Jackson County PUMA, MS residents (4.86k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Jackson County PUMA, MS was 3.79%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
6,001 households (4.46%)
Vietnamese
1,204 households (0.894%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
493 households (0.366%)

6.63% of the households in Jackson County PUMA, MS reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.5%. 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 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Jackson County PUMA, MS was Spanish. 4.46% of the households in Jackson County 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
3,380 ± 538
Gulf War (2001-)
2,916 ± 534
Gulf War (1990s)
2,575 ± 465

Jackson County PUMA, MS has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.16 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Jackson County PUMA, MS employs 59.5k people. The largest industries in Jackson County PUMA, MS are Ship & boat building (6,917 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,553 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,200 people), and the highest paying industries are U. S. Air Force ($105,306), Support activities for mining ($97,918), and Petroleum refining ($92,918).

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

27,670

Women

46.5%

31,840

Men

53.5%

The workforce of Jackson County PUMA, MS in 2020 was 59,510 people, with 46.5% woman, and 53.5% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Jackson County PUMA, MS.

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

Occupations

59.5k

2020 Value

−0.969%

1 Year decline

± −0.969%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Jackson County PUMA, MS declined at a rate of −0.969%, from 60.1k employees to 59.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Jackson County PUMA, MS, are Cashiers (2,010 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,746 people), and Registered nurses (1,628 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Jackson County 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

59.5k

2020 Value

−0.969%

1 Year decline

± −0.969%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Jackson County PUMA, MS declined at a rate of −0.969%, from 60.1k employees to 59.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Jackson County PUMA, MS, are Ship & boat building (6,917 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,553 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,200 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Jackson County PUMA, MS, though some of these residents may live in Jackson County PUMA, MS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$44,183

Median earning men ± $2,596

$29,327

Median earning women ± $2,240

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Wholesale Trade ($73,723), Manufacturing ($56,056), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($53,786).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Construction ($46,250), Manufacturing ($45,766), and Public Administration ($40,122).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

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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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Mississippi to other states, or from other states to Mississippi.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Mississippi product (by dollars) was Pharmaceuticals with $30.9B, followed by Coal-n.e.c. ($28.9B) and Electronics ($11.2B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Mississippi products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$180B

2020 Value in Mississippi

$374B

Projected 2050 Value in Mississippi

108% growth

In 2020, total outbound Mississippi trade was $180B. This is expected to increase 108% to $374B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Mississippi trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Mississippi to other states, or from other states to Mississippi.

Most Common Trade Partners

Alabama
$24.4B
Louisiana
$10.7B
Tennessee
$10.7B

In 2020, the top outbound Mississippi domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Alabama with $24.4B, followed by Louisiana with $10.7B and Tennessee and $10.7B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Mississippi shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

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.

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 Jackson County PUMA, MS. Showing the available data for Mississippi.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (57.6%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.1%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.611%)
Libertarian Party

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%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Mississippi for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

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

Completions

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 2020, 0.75% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.57% 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 Jackson County PUMA, MS in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (34k), Some college (27.7k), and Secondary Education (18k).

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 Jackson County PUMA, MS was $143,000 in 2020, which is 0.622 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $135,900 to $143,000, a 5.22% increase. The homeownership rate in Jackson County PUMA, MS is 71.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Jackson County PUMA, MS have an average commute time of 25.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Jackson County PUMA, MS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Jackson County PUMA, MS is $53,726. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Jackson County PUMA, MS was DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS with a value of $69,990, followed by Madison & Yazoo Counties PUMA, MS and Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS, with respective values of $67,959 and $64,602.

Property

$143,000

Median Property Value 2020

±$5,197

$38,586

Median Property Taxes

±$1,702

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 Jackson County PUMA, MS the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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

Rent vs Own

71.6%

Homeownership

2020

69.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 71.6% of the housing units in Jackson County PUMA, MS were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 69.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Jackson County 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 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Jackson County PUMA, MS was DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS with a value of $69,990, followed by Madison & Yazoo Counties PUMA, MS and Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS, with respective values of $67,959 and $64,602.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Jackson County 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.

$53,726

Median Household Income

± $2,748

53.9k

Number of Households

± 2,046

In 2020, the median household income of the 53.9k households in Jackson County PUMA, MS grew to $53,726 from the previous year's value of $51,657.

The following chart displays the households in Jackson County 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

0.417

2020 Wage GINI in Jackson County PUMA, MS

0.422

2019 Wage GINI in Jackson County PUMA, MS

In 2020, the income inequality in Jackson County PUMA, MS was 0.417 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.28% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Jackson County PUMA, MS was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Jackson County PUMA, MS in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Jackson County PUMA, MS across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (87.5%)
Carpooled (8.11%)
Worked At Home (2.63%)

In 2020, 87.5% of workers in Jackson County PUMA, MS drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.11%) and those who worked at home (2.63%).

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

25.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Jackson County PUMA, MS have a shorter commute time (25.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.87% of the workforce in Jackson County PUMA, MS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

15.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Jackson County PUMA, MS (21.8k out of 141k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Jackson County 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

87.3% of the population of Jackson County PUMA, MS has health coverage, with 43.1% on employee plans, 14.3% on Medicaid, 11.5% on Medicare, 13.5% on non-group plans, and 4.9% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Mississippi was $7,646 in 2014. This is a 3.86% increase from the previous year ($7,362).

Primary care physicians in Mississippi see 1860 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.59% decrease from the previous year (1890 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2031 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 543 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 1.59% decrease from the previous year (1,890 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 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.2% under 18 years, 19.1% between 18 and 34 years, 39.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.6% were men and 51.4% were women.

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

Uninsured People

12.7%

Uninsured

43.1%

Employer Coverage

14.3%

Medicaid

11.5%

Medicare

13.5%

Non-Group

4.9%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Jackson County PUMA, MS declined by 6.19% from 13.6% to 12.7%.

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