Mississippi County, AR

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2023 Population

39,749

1.52% 1-year decline

US Senator

John Boozman

Republican Party

US Senator

Tom Cotton

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

36.9

0.27% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

21%

3.81% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$53,428

6.83% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$115,800

5.27% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

17,127

0.955% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Mississippi County, AR had a population of 39.7k people with a median age of 36.9 and a median household income of $53,428. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Mississippi County, AR declined from 40,361 to 39,749, a −1.52% decrease and its median household income grew from $50,012 to $53,428, a 6.83% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Mississippi County, AR are White (Non-Hispanic) (56.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (34.8%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.5%), Two+ (Hispanic) (2.33%), and White (Hispanic) (1.12%).

None of the households in Mississippi County, AR 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 County, AR are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Mississippi County, AR are Arkansas Northeastern College (539 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Mississippi County, AR was $115,800, and the homeownership rate was 59.4%.

Most people in Mississippi County, AR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19 minutes. The average car ownership in Mississippi County, AR was 2 cars per household.

Mississippi County, AR borders Craighead County, AR, Crittenden County, AR, Poinsett County, AR, Dunklin County, MO, Pemiscot County, MO, Dyer County, TN, Lauderdale County, TN, Shelby County, TN, and Tipton County, TN.

United States Arkansas Blytheville, AR

Population & Diversity

Mississippi County, AR is home to a population of 39.7k people, from which 98.7% are citizens. As of 2023, 2.43% of Mississippi County, AR residents were born outside of the country (966 people).

In 2023, there were 1.62 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (22.4k people) in Mississippi County, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 13.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.39k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.7%

2023 Citizenship

98.8%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.7% of Mississippi County, AR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Mississippi County, AR was 98.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Mississippi County, AR

White (Non-Hispanic)
22.4k ± 194
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
13.8k ± 304
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.39k ± 347

4.68%

Hispanic Population

1.86k people

4.68% of the people in Mississippi County, AR are hispanic (1.86k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Mississippi County, AR as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Arkansas.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
62,018 ± 6,050 people
El Salvador
15,360 ± 3,035 people
India
9,985 ± 2,449 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Arkansas was Mexico, the natal country of 62,018 Arkansas residents, followed by El Salvador with 15,360 and India with 9,985.

Foreign-Born Population

2.43%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

966 people

1.95%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

788 people

As of 2023, 2.43% of Mississippi County, AR residents (966 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 Mississippi County, AR was 1.95%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
541 ± 152
Gulf War (2001-)
366 ± 153
Gulf War (1990s)
194 ± 104

Mississippi County, AR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.48 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Mississippi County, AR employs 17.1k people. The largest industries in Mississippi County, AR are Manufacturing (4,489 people), Retail Trade (1,986 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,722 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($66,750), Information ($63,528), and Manufacturing ($55,363).

Males in Arkansas have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,335. The income inequality in Arkansas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.452, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

17.1k

2023 Value

± 1,029

0.955%

1 Year growth

± 8.44%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Mississippi County, AR grew at a rate of 0.955%, from 17k employees to 17.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Mississippi County, AR, are Production Occupations (2,548 people), Management Occupations (1,764 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,577 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Mississippi County, AR.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Arkansas (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

17.1k

2023 Value

± 1,029

0.955%

1 Year growth

± 8.44%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Mississippi County, AR grew at a rate of 0.955%, from 17k employees to 17.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Mississippi County, AR, are Manufacturing (4,489 people), Retail Trade (1,986 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,722 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Mississippi County, AR, though some of these residents may live in Mississippi County, AR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$50,188

Median earning men ± $6,787

$31,664

Median earning women ± $2,253

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($69,732), Manufacturing ($65,697), and Information ($63,615).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Information ($63,125), Wholesale Trade ($55,727), and Public Administration ($43,125).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

2.24%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.35M people employed in Arkansas. This represents a 2.24% 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 8.69%.

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

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

70
Retail Trade
49
Other Services (except Public Administration)
40
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$636k
Manufacturing
$77.2k
Wholesale Trade
$68.9k
Health Care and Social Assistance

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Mississippi County, AR went to Donald J. Trump with 59.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.9%), followed by Other (2.98%).

John Boozman and Tom Cotton are the senators currently representing the state of Arkansas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Arkansas 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

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (59.1%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.9%)
Democratic Party
Other (2.98%)
Green and Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Mississippi County, AR went to Donald J. Trump with 59.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.9%), followed by Other (2.98%).

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

Senator Elections

US Senators from Arkansas

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John Boozman

Senator from Arkansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Tom Cotton

Senator from Arkansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

John Boozman and Tom Cotton are the senators currently representing Arkansas.

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 Arkansas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Arkansas

Arkansas 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 Arkansas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Mississippi County, AR awarded 539 degrees. The student population of Mississippi County, AR in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 536 male students and 966 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Mississippi County, AR are White (341 and 63.3%), followed by Black or African American (171 and 31.7%), Hispanic or Latino (18 and 3.34%), and Asian (7 and 1.3%).

The largest universities in Mississippi County, AR by number of degrees awarded are Arkansas Northeastern College (539 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Mississippi County, AR are General Studies (177 and 32.8%), Welding Technology (34 and 6.31%), and General Construction Trades (30 and 5.57%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 1,502 students enrolled in Mississippi County, AR, 35.7% men and 64.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 914 records, of which 60.2% were women and 39.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
111 degrees awarded
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
15 degrees awarded
Dental Assisting
11 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Mississippi County, AR was General Studies with 111 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Mississippi County, AR according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Arkansas Northeastern College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

539 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Arkansas Northeastern College with 539 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 225 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Mississippi County, AR, which is 0.717 times less than the 314 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 341 degrees mean that there were 1.99 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 171 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

Public, 2-year ($2,352) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($470) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($751) 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

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

Measure

In 2022, 0.946% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.851% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (793k), Some college (528k), and Secondary Education (350k).

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 Mississippi County, AR was $115,800 in 2023, which is 0.382 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $110,000 to $115,800, a 5.27% increase. The homeownership rate in Mississippi County, AR is 59.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Mississippi County, AR have an average commute time of 19 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Mississippi County, AR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Mississippi County, AR is $53,428. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Mississippi County, AR was Census Tract 107 with a value of $88,393, followed by Census Tract 112 and Census Tract 114, with respective values of $65,441 and $59,277.

In 2023, 14.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Mississippi County, AR. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 1.3%.

Housing

Property

$115,800

Median Property Value 2023

±$7,314

$9,140

Median Property Taxes

±$647

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 County, AR the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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

Rent vs Own

59.4%

Homeownership

2023

62.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 59.4% of the housing units in Mississippi County, AR were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 60.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Mississippi County, AR compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 107
Census Tract 112
Census Tract 114

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Mississippi County, AR was Census Tract 107 with a value of $88,393, followed by Census Tract 112 and Census Tract 114, with respective values of $65,441 and $59,277.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Mississippi County, AR 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.

$53,428

Median Household Income

± $4,079

15.4k

Number of Households

± 951

In 2023, the median household income of the 15.4k households in Mississippi County, AR grew to $53,428 from the previous year's value of $50,012.

The following chart displays the households in Mississippi County, AR 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

The closest comparable wage GINI for Mississippi County, AR is from Arkansas.

0.452

2022 Wage GINI in Arkansas

0.45

2021 Wage GINI in Arkansas

In 2022, the income inequality in Arkansas was 0.452 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.376% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Arkansas was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Arkansas in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (80.9%)
Carpooled (13.8%)
Worked At Home (3.15%)

In 2023, 80.9% of workers in Mississippi County, AR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13.8%) and those who worked at home (3.15%).

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

19 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Mississippi County, AR have a shorter commute time (19 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.04% of the workforce in Mississippi County, AR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Mississippi County, AR compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 14.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Mississippi County, AR. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 1.3%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

21% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Mississippi County, AR (8.15k out of 38.7k 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 Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Mississippi County, AR 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.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 31.2% of the children was living in poverty in Mississippi County, AR. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 3.9%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children 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

90.5% of the population of Mississippi County, AR has health coverage, with 38% on employee plans, 29.6% on Medicaid, 10.6% on Medicare, 10.6% on non-group plans, and 1.7% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Mississippi County, AR see 2357 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.42% decrease from the previous year (2391 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2333 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 748 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.6% were men and 52.4% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,357 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Mississippi County, AR

Primary care physicians in Mississippi County, AR see an average of 2,357 patients per year. This represents a 1.42% decrease from the previous year (2,391 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Mississippi County, AR in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.6% under 18 years, 20.7% between 18 and 34 years, 36.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.6% were men and 52.4% were women.

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

Uninsured People

9.47%

Uninsured

38%

Employer Coverage

29.6%

Medicaid

10.6%

Medicare

10.6%

Non-Group

1.7%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Mississippi County, AR grew by 13.9% from 8.31% to 9.47%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 103 in Mississippi County, AR.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Mississippi County, AR.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, 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 42.5% in Mississippi County, AR.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Mississippi County, AR.