North Central Region PUMA, MS

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Population

120,486

0.79% 1-year decline

US Senator

Roger Wicker

Republican Party

US Senator

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Republican Party

Median Age

38.4

Poverty Rate

29.2%

Median Household Income

$32,892

3.99% 1-year growth

Median Property Value

$81,000

6.3% 1-year growth

Number of Employees

39,674

1.22% 1-year decline

About

In 2018, North Central Region PUMA, MS had a population of 120k people with a median age of 38.4 and a median household income of $32,892. Between 2017 and 2018 the population of North Central Region PUMA, MS declined from 121,446 to 120,486, a -0.79% decrease and its median household income grew from $31,630 to $32,892, a 3.99% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in North Central Region PUMA, MS are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (55.6%), White (Non-Hispanic) (41.7%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (0.84%), Other (Hispanic) (0.608%), and White (Hispanic) (0.59%). 1.61% of the people in North Central Region PUMA, MS speak a non-English language, and 99.4% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in North Central Region PUMA, MS are Holmes Community College (1,317 degrees awarded in 2017), Mississippi Valley State University (413 degrees), and Academy of Hair Design-Grenada (16 degrees).

The median property value in North Central Region PUMA, MS is $81,000, and the homeownership rate is 65.1%. Most people in North Central Region PUMA, MS commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 23 minutes. The average car ownership in North Central Region PUMA, MS is 2 cars per household.

North Central Region PUMA, MS borders Panola, Tate, Coahoma, Tallahatchie, Tunica & Quitman Counties PUMA, MS, Lafayette, Monroe, Itawamba, Chickasaw & Calhoun Counties PUMA, MS, Starkville, Columbus & West Point Cities PUMA, MS, South Delta Region PUMA, MS, Madison & Yazoo Counties PUMA, MS, and Neshoba, Scott, Leake, Jasper, Smith & Kemper Counties PUMA, MS.

United States Mississippi

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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Impact on Employment

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Mississippi (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Mississippi across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Mississippi went to Donald J. Trump with 57.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (40.1%), followed by Gary Johnson (1.19%). 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 Over Time

Voting results are not available for North Central Region PUMA, MS. Showing the available data for Mississippi.

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2016 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (57.9%)
Republican Party
Hillary Rodham Clinton (40.1%)
Democratic Party
Gary Johnson (1.19%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Mississippi went to Donald J. Trump with 57.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (40.1%), followed by Gary Johnson (1.19%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Mississippi for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Mississippi.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Mississippi

57.9% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Mississippi

George County, MS
87.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Itawamba County, MS
87% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Claiborne County, MS
86.8% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)

In the 2016 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.

The following map shows the counties in Mississippi colored by their party leaning.

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 after Thad Cochran's resignation.

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 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.

Diversity

North Central Region PUMA, MS is home to a population of 120k people, from which 99.4% are citizens. As of 2018, 0.782% of North Central Region PUMA, MS residents were born outside of the country (942 people).

In 2018, there were 1.33 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (67k people) in North Central Region PUMA, MS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 50.3k White (Non-Hispanic) and 1.01k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common foreign languages spoken in North Central Region PUMA, MS are Spanish (1,318 speakers), Vietnamese (101 speakers), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (94 speakers).

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in North Central Region PUMA, MS

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
67k ± 470
White (Non-Hispanic)
50.3k ± 16
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.01k ± 395

1.43%

Hispanic Population

1.72k people

1.43% of the people in North Central Region PUMA, MS are hispanic (1.72k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in North Central Region PUMA, MS as a share of the total population.

Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

Spanish
1,318 speakers (1.17%)
Vietnamese
101 speakers (0.0897%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
94 speakers (0.0834%)

1.61% of North Central Region PUMA, MS citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is lower than the national average of 21.9%. In 2018, the most common non-English language spoken in North Central Region PUMA, MS was Spanish. 1.17% of the overall population of North Central Region PUMA, MS are native Spanish speakers. 0.0897% speak Vietnamese and 0.0834% speak Spanish, the next two most common languages.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

0.782%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

942 people

0.799%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

980 people

As of 2018, 0.782% of North Central Region PUMA, MS residents (942 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in North Central Region PUMA, MS was 0.799%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.4

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 5.7

In 2018, the median age of all people in North Central Region PUMA, MS was 38.4. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 38, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 41. But people in North Central Region PUMA, MS are getting staying the same age. In 2017, the average age of all North Central Region PUMA, MS residents was 38.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
635 ± 617 people
China
142 ± 292 people
Philippines
101 ± 247 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Central Region PUMA, MS was Mexico, the natal country of 635 North Central Region PUMA, MS residents, followed by China with 142 and Philippines with 101.

Citizenship

99.4%

2018 Citizenship

99.4%

2017 Citizenship

As of 2018, 99.4% of North Central Region PUMA, MS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2017, the percentage of US citizens in North Central Region PUMA, MS was 99.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,685 ± 277
Gulf War (2001-)
526 ± 157
Gulf War (1990s)
512 ± 127

North Central Region PUMA, MS has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.2 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

Median household income in North Central Region PUMA, MS is $32,892. In 2018, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in North Central Region PUMA, MS was Madison & Yazoo Counties PUMA, MS with a value of $71,561, followed by DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS and Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS, with respective values of $68,385 and $63,082.

Males in North Central Region PUMA, MS have an average income that is 1.53 times higher than the average income of females, which is $31,929. The income inequality in North Central Region PUMA, MS (measured using the Gini index) is 0.444, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of North Central Region PUMA, MS employs 39.7k people. The largest industries in North Central Region PUMA, MS are Elementary & secondary schools (3,718 people), Construction (2,536 people), and Hospitals (2,041 people), and the highest paying industries are Support activities for mining ($97,467), Offices of physicians ($90,707), and Traveler accommodation ($88,436).

Wages

Median Household Income

$32,892

2018 value

± $1,026

3.99%

1 Year Growth

± 4.54%

Households in North Central Region PUMA, MS have a median annual income of $32,892, which is less than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $31,630 in 2017, which represents a 3.99% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in North Central Region PUMA, MS compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

$48,827

Average Male Salary in North Central Region PUMA, MS

± $8,830

$31,929

Average Female Salary in North Central Region PUMA, MS

± $5,407

In 2017, full-time male employees in North Central Region PUMA, MS made 1.53 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in North Central Region PUMA, MS by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in North Central Region PUMA, MS

Asian
$127,836 ± $197,822
Other
$75,075 ± $152,636
White
$44,503 ± $7,933

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of North Central Region PUMA, MS workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.7 times more than Other workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in North Central Region PUMA, MS.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in North Central Region PUMA, MS by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

0.444

2017 Wage GINI in North Central Region PUMA, MS

0.448

2016 Wage GINI in North Central Region PUMA, MS

In 2017, the income inequality in North Central Region PUMA, MS was 0.444 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.911% decline from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for North Central Region PUMA, MS was lower than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Central Region PUMA, MS in comparison to the national average.

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

Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2018, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in North Central Region PUMA, MS was Madison & Yazoo Counties PUMA, MS with a value of $71,561, followed by DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS and Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS, with respective values of $68,385 and $63,082.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in North Central Region PUMA, MS colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

29.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in North Central Region PUMA, MS (34.2k out of 117k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 6 - 11.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

Black
27,329 ± 944
White
6,243 ± 585
Hispanic
251 ± 156

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in North Central Region PUMA, MS is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

39.7k

2017 Value

-1.22%

1 Year decline

± -1.22%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in North Central Region PUMA, MS declined at a rate of -1.22%, from 40.2k employees to 39.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in North Central Region PUMA, MS, are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,495 people), Nursing, psychiatric, & home health aides (1,458 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,421 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of North Central Region PUMA, MS.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of North Central Region PUMA, MS, by number of employees, are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,495 people), Nursing, psychiatric, & home health aides (1,458 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,421 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, North Central Region PUMA, MS has an unusually high number of residents working as Cutting workers (8.95 times higher than expected), Firstline supervisors of police & detectives (6.47 times), and Ship & boat captains & operators (6.45 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of North Central Region PUMA, MS, by average salary, are Physicians & surgeons ($236,721), Construction managers ($151,034), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers ($114,170).

Industries

Employment by Industries

39.7k

2017 Value

-1.22%

1 Year decline

± -1.22%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in North Central Region PUMA, MS declined at a rate of -1.22%, from 40.2k employees to 39.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in North Central Region PUMA, MS, are Elementary & secondary schools (3,718 people), Construction (2,536 people), and Hospitals (2,041 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of North Central Region PUMA, MS, though some of these residents may live in North Central Region PUMA, MS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in North Central Region PUMA, MS, by number of employees, are Elementary & secondary schools (3,718 people), Construction (2,536 people), and Hospitals (2,041 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, North Central Region PUMA, MS has an unusually high number of Prefabricated wood buildings & mobile homes (23.6 times higher than expected), Ordnance (23.4 times), and Household appliance manufacturing (12.4 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in North Central Region PUMA, MS, by average salary, are Support activities for mining ($97,467), Offices of physicians ($90,707), and Traveler accommodation ($88,436).

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 2015, the top outbound Mississippi product (by dollars) was Coal-n.e.c. with $39.9B, followed by Textiles/leather ($25.1B) and Mixed freight ($13.1B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Mississippi.

$187B

2015 Value in Mississippi

$277B

Projected 2045 Value in Mississippi

48.7% growth

In 2015, total outbound Mississippi trade was $187B. This is expected to increase 48.7% to $277B by 2045.

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
$34.4B
Tennessee
$16.3B
Louisiana
$15.4B

In 2015, the top outbound Mississippi domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Alabama with $34.4B, followed by Tennessee with $16.3B and Louisiana and $15.4B.

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

Education

In 2017, universities in North Central Region PUMA, MS awarded 1,746 degrees. The student population of North Central Region PUMA, MS is skewed towards women, with 2,994 male students and 5,209 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in North Central Region PUMA, MS are Black or African American (991 and 56.8%), followed by White (683 and 39.1%), Unknown (30 and 1.72%), and Hispanic or Latino (15 and 0.859%).

The largest universities in North Central Region PUMA, MS by number of degrees awarded are Holmes Community College (1,317 and 75.4%), Mississippi Valley State University (413 and 23.7%), and Academy of Hair Design-Grenada (16 and 0.916%).

The most popular majors in North Central Region PUMA, MS are General Studies (157 and 8.99%), Pre-Nursing Studies (114 and 6.53%), and General Business (105 and 6.01%).

The median tuition costs in North Central Region PUMA, MS are $N/A for private four year colleges, and $6,402 and $6,402 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business
105 degree-majorss awarded
General Studies
137 degree-majorss awarded
Pre-Nursing Studies
114 degree-majorss awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in North Central Region PUMA, MS was General Business with 105 degree-majorss awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in North Central Region PUMA, MS according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Holmes Community College
1,317 degrees awarded
Mississippi Valley State University
413 degrees awarded
Academy of Hair Design-Grenada
16 degrees awarded

$6,402

Median In-State Public

$N/A

Median Private

In 2017, the North Central Region PUMA, MS institution with the largest number of graduating students was Holmes Community College with 1,317 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

622

Degrees Awarded to Men

1,124

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2017, 622 men were awarded degrees from institutions in North Central Region PUMA, MS, which is 0.553 times less than the 1,124 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in North Central Region PUMA, MS by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

Black or African American
991 degrees awarded
White
683 degrees awarded
Unknown
30 degrees awarded

In 2017 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in North Central Region PUMA, MS were to Black or African American students. These 991 degrees mean that there were 1.45 times more Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 683 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in North Central Region PUMA, MS was $81,000 in 2018, which is 0.353 times smaller than the national average of $229,700. Between 2017 and 2018 the median property value increased from $76,200 to $81,000, a 6.3% increase. The homeownership rate in North Central Region PUMA, MS is 65.1%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in North Central Region PUMA, MS have an average commute time of 23 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in North Central Region PUMA, MS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$81,000

2018 Median

± $3,276

$76,200

2017 Median

± $2,475

In 2018, the median property value in North Central Region PUMA, MS grew to to $81,000 from the previous year's value of $76,200.

The following charts display, first, the property values in North Central Region PUMA, MS compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In North Central Region PUMA, MS the largest share of households have a property value in the N/A range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$32,892

Median Household Income

± $1,026

45.3k

Number of Households

± 1,358

In 2018, the median household income of the 45.3k households in North Central Region PUMA, MS grew to $32,892 from the previous year's value of $31,630.

The following chart displays the households in North Central Region 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.

Property Taxes

< $800

Average Range

This chart shows the households in North Central Region PUMA, MS distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In North Central Region PUMA, MS the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

Rent vs Own

65.1%

2018 Homeownership

65.6%

2017 Homeownership

In 2018, 65.1% of the housing units in North Central Region PUMA, MS were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 65.6%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in North Central Region PUMA, MS compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

23 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in North Central Region PUMA, MS have a shorter commute time (23 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.3 minutes). Additionally, 3.16% of the workforce in North Central Region PUMA, MS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in North Central Region PUMA, MS compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

Drove Alone
85.2%
Carpooled
9.82%
Worked At Home
1.78%

In 2018, the most common method of travel for workers in North Central Region PUMA, MS was Drove Alone (85.2%), followed by those who Carpooled (9.82%) and those who Worked At Home (1.78%).

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.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in North Central Region PUMA, MS distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in North Central Region PUMA, MS have 2 cars, followed by 3 cars.

Health

86.8% of the population of North Central Region PUMA, MS has health coverage, with 31.3% on employee plans, 30.7% on Medicaid, 13% on Medicare, 10.6% on non-group plans, and 1.16% 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 1883 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.686% decrease from the previous year (1896 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2186 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 764 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Humphreys County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (18.1%). Additionally, Jefferson County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (46.4%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,883 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Mississippi

Primary care physicians in Mississippi see an average of 1,883 patients per year. This represents a 0.686% decrease from the previous year (1,896 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.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

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

$7,646

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Mississippi

$4,045

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$6,690

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$11,021

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Mississippi (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 3.86%, from $7,362 to $7,646.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

13.2%

Uninsured

31.3%

Employer Coverage

30.7%

Medicaid

13%

Medicare

10.6%

Non-Group

1.16%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2018, the percent of uninsured citizens in North Central Region PUMA, MS declined by 8.76% from 14.5% to 13.2%.

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