Mississippi

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2021 Population
2.97M
0.497% 1-year decline
US Senator
Roger Wicker
Republican Party
US Senator
Cindy Hyde-Smith
Republican Party
2021 Median Age
37.8
0.265% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
19.4%
0.991% 1-year decrease
2021 Median Household Income
$49,111
5.59% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$133,000
5.98% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
1.18M
0.213% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Mississippi had a population of 2.97M people with a median age of 37.8 and a median household income of $49,111. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Mississippi declined from 2.98M to 2.97M, a −0.497% decrease and its median household income grew from $46,511 to $49,111, a 5.59% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Mississippi are White (Non-Hispanic) (56%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (37.4%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.75%), White (Hispanic) (1.35%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.06%).

3.92% of the households in Mississippi 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 Mississippi are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Mississippi are University of Mississippi (6,172 degrees awarded in 2021), Mississippi State University (5,684 degrees), and Hinds Community College (4,034 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Mississippi was $133,000, and the homeownership rate was 68.9%.

Most people in Mississippi drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Mississippi was 2 cars per household.

Mississippi borders Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Tennessee.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Mississippi is home to a population of 2.97M people, from which 98.7% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.31% of Mississippi residents were born outside of the country (68.6k people).

In 2021, there were 1.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.66M people) in Mississippi than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.11M Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 51.8k 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 Mississippi are Spanish (66,351 households), Vietnamese (6,118 households), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (4,025 households).

Population by Location

Sex
RACE/ETHNICITY

In 2021 there were 2,967,023 residents in Mississippi.

The Public Use Microdata Areas (PUMA) with the highest resident population were Carr 2-Carr 111 PUMA, PR (156,169 people), Carr 2 (Noroeste) PUMA, PR (122,003 people), and Carr 2-Carr 100 PUMA, PR (125,723 people).

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Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
1,523,116
Women
51.3%
1,443,907
Men
48.7%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 2,967,023 inhabitants, with 48.7% men, and 51.3% women.

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Citizenship

98.7%
2021 Citizenship
98.7%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.7% of Mississippi residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Mississippi was 98.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Mississippi
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    1.66M ± 1.34k
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    1.11M ± 2.82k
  3. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    51.8k ± 2.85k
3.22%
Hispanic Population
95.6k people

In 2021, there were 1.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.66M people) in Mississippi than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.11M Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 51.8k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

3.22% of the people in Mississippi are hispanic (95.6k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    17,687 ± 3,255 people
  2. India
    5,172 ± 1,764 people
  3. Vietnam
    4,317 ± 1,612 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Mississippi was Mexico, the natal country of 17,687 Mississippi residents, followed by India with 5,172 and Vietnam with 4,317.

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Foreign-Born Population

2.31%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
68.6k people
2.32%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
69.2k people

As of 2021, 2.31% of Mississippi residents (68.6k 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 Mississippi was 2.32%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    66,351 households (2.38%)
  2. Vietnamese
    6,118 households (0.22%)
  3. Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
    4,025 households (0.145%)

3.92% of the households in Mississippi 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 Mississippi was Spanish. 2.38% of the households in Mississippi 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
    50,032 ± 1,534
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    37,980 ± 2,007
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    27,599 ± 1,387

Mississippi has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.32 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Mississippi employs 1.18M people. The largest industries in Mississippi are Elementary & secondary schools (83,068 people), Restaurants & Food Services (73,702 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (72,406 people), and the highest paying industries are Air transportation ($98,257), Rail transportation ($97,847), and Support activities for mining ($97,464).

Males in Mississippi have an average income that is 1.39 times higher than the average income of females, which is $42,883. The income inequality in Mississippi (measured using the Gini index) is 0.45, which is lower than than the national average.

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
588,451
Women
49.7%
595,372
Men
50.3%

The workforce of Mississippi in 2020 was 1,183,823 people, with 49.7% woman, and 50.3% men.

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Workforce and Wage by Location

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RACE/ETHNICITY

In 2021 there were 1,181,299 people working in Mississippi. The Public Use Microdata Areas (PUMA) that concentrated the largest workforce were Carr 2-Carr 111 PUMA, PR (40,362 people), Carr 2 (Noroeste) PUMA, PR (30,396 people), and Carr 2-Carr 100 PUMA, PR (29,954 people).

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Occupations

1.18M
2021 Value
−0.213%
1 Year decline
± −0.213%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Mississippi declined at a rate of −0.213%, from 1.18M employees to 1.18M employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Mississippi, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (42,237 people), Registered nurses (35,731 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (32,293 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Mississippi.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

1.18M
2021 Value
−0.213%
1 Year decline
± −0.213%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Mississippi declined at a rate of −0.213%, from 1.18M employees to 1.18M employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Mississippi, are Elementary & secondary schools (83,068 people), Restaurants & Food Services (73,702 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (72,406 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Mississippi, though some of these residents may live in Mississippi and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$41,319
Median earning men ± $417
$28,957
Median earning women ± $356

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($58,514), Information ($52,631), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($52,049).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($36,505), Public Administration ($36,433), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($34,789).

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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.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 44,546
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  2. 36,392
    Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
  3. 28,224
    Retail Trade

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll
  1. $55.3M
    Manufacturing
  2. $35.1M
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  3. $13.4M
    Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

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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
  1. $30.9B
  2. $28.9B
  3. $11.2B

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).

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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.

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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
  1. $24.4B
  2. $10.7B
  3. $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.

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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%).

The most partisan county was George County, MS with 87.9% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

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 Popular Vote by County

Donald J. Trump
Popular Vote for Mississippi
57.6% for the Republican Party
Most Partisan Counties in Mississippi
  1. 87.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
  2. 87.2% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
  3. 86.8% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Mississippi was George County, MS with 87.9% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

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US Senators from Mississippi

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 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.

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In 2021, universities in Mississippi awarded 47,381 degrees. The student population of Mississippi in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 61,727 male students and 99,591 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Mississippi are White (26,078 and 56%), followed by Black or African American (15,918 and 34.2%), Unknown (1,549 and 3.33%), and Hispanic or Latino (1,269 and 2.73%).

The largest universities in Mississippi by number of degrees awarded are University of Mississippi (6,172 and 13%), Mississippi State University (5,684 and 12%), and Hinds Community College (4,034 and 8.51%).

The most popular majors in Mississippi are General Studies (3,226 and 6.81%), General Business Administration & Management (2,685 and 5.67%), and Registered Nursing (2,590 and 5.47%).

The median tuition costs in Mississippi are $13,500 for private four year colleges, and $8,230 and $8,230 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2021 in Mississippi, the percentage of applicants admitted was 75.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 21%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 161,318 (38.3% men and 61.7% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 161,318 students enrolled in Mississippi, 38.3% men and 61.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 86,574 records, of which 59.1% were women and 40.9% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 1,286 degree-majors awarded
  2. 901 degree-majors awarded
  3. 1,307 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Mississippi was General Business Administration & Management with 1,286 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 6,172 degrees awarded
  2. 5,684 degrees awarded
  3. 4,034 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Mississippi with 6,172 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 18,408 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Mississippi, which is 0.635 times less than the 28,973 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 26,078 degrees mean that there were 1.64 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 15,918 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($13,500) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($764) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,450) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

Measure

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.

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Educational Attainment

Race

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

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Mississippi was $133,000 in 2021, which is 0.543 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $125,500 to $133,000, a 5.98% increase. The homeownership rate in Mississippi is 68.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Mississippi have an average commute time of 25.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Mississippi is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Mississippi is $49,111. In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Mississippi was Madison County, MS with a value of $74,688, followed by DeSoto County, MS and Rankin County, MS, with respective values of $73,460 and $72,326.

In 2022, 15.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Mississippi. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.54%.

Property

$133,000
Median Property Value 2021
±$1,361
$764,115
Median Property Taxes
±$6,988

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 Mississippi the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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Rent vs Own

68.9%
Homeownership
2021
66%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 68.9% of the housing units in Mississippi were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 68.8%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Mississippi was Madison County, MS with a value of $74,688, followed by DeSoto County, MS and Rankin County, MS, with respective values of $73,460 and $72,326.

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$49,111
Median Household Income
± $447
1.11M
Number of Households
± 9,043

In 2021, the median household income of the 1.11M households in Mississippi grew to $49,111 from the previous year's value of $46,511.

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Wage Distribution

0.45
2021 Wage GINI in Mississippi
0.45
2020 Wage GINI in Mississippi

In 2021, the income inequality in Mississippi was 0.45 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.159% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Mississippi was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Mississippi in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (84.3%)
  2. Carpooled (8.86%)
  3. Worked At Home (3.79%)

In 2021, 84.3% of workers in Mississippi drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.86%) and those who worked at home (3.79%).

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Commute Time

25.4 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Mississippi have a shorter commute time (25.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.92% of the workforce in Mississippi 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 Mississippi distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Mississippi have 2 cars.

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Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 15.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Mississippi. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.54%.

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Poverty & Diversity

19.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Mississippi (557k out of 2.87M 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 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Mississippi is Black, followed by White 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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Children in Poverty

In 2022, 26% of the children was living in poverty in Mississippi. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 7.9%.

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Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 279 in Mississippi. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 6.03 per 100,000 population.

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pulseHealth

87.9% of the population of Mississippi has health coverage, with 41.5% on employee plans, 20.5% on Medicaid, 11.6% on Medicare, 12.1% on non-group plans, and 2.2% on military or VA plans.

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.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.8% under 18 years, 20.6% between 18 and 34 years, 37.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.3% were men and 52.7% were women.

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Uninsured People

12.1%
Uninsured
41.5%
Employer Coverage
20.5%
Medicaid
11.6%
Medicare
12.1%
Non-Group
2.2%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Mississippi grew by 0.564% from 12% to 12.1%.

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Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 77.4 in Mississippi.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 41.2% in Mississippi.

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Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 15.4% in Mississippi.

The  map shows the distribution of the indicator in the counties of Mississippi and the graphic underneath the paragraph shows the trend of the indicator in Mississippi.

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