North Central Region PUMA, MS

Public Use Microdata Area (PUMA)

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2024 Population
113,782
US Senator
Roger Wicker
Republican Party
US Senator
Cindy Hyde-Smith
Republican Party
2024 Median Age
39.2
0.513% 1-year increase
2024 Poverty Rate
26%
3.34% 1-year decrease
2024 Median Household Income
$44,041
4.75% 1-year growth
2024 Median Property Value
$108,100
4.95% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
41,902
1.07% 1-year growth

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1.88% of the households in North Central Region 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.

99.6% of the residents in North Central Region PUMA, MS are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in North Central Region PUMA, MS are Holmes Community College (1,244 degrees awarded in 2023), Mississippi Valley State University (328 degrees), and Academy of Hair Design-Grenada (18 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in North Central Region PUMA, MS was $108,100, and the homeownership rate was 66.7%.

Most people in North Central Region PUMA, MS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.8 minutes. The average car ownership in North Central Region PUMA, MS was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

North Central Region PUMA, MS is home to a population of 114k people, from which 99.6% are citizens. As of 2024, 0.754% of North Central Region PUMA, MS residents were born outside of the country (858 people).

In 2024, there were 1.37 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (62.7k people) in North Central Region PUMA, MS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 45.9k White (Non-Hispanic) and 2.1k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in North Central Region PUMA, MS are Spanish (1,031 households), French (Incl. Cajun) (314 households), and German (144 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
59,570
Women
51.9%
55,286
Men
48.1%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 114,856 inhabitants, with 48.1% men, and 51.9% women.

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Citizenship

99.6%
2024 Citizenship
99.6%
2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 99.6% of North Central Region PUMA, MS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in North Central Region PUMA, MS was 99.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in North Central Region PUMA, MS
  1. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    62.7k ± 534
  2. White (Non-Hispanic)
    45.9k ± 442
  3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
    2.1k ± 490
1.45%
Hispanic Population
1.65k people

In 2024, there were 1.37 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (62.7k people) in North Central Region PUMA, MS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 45.9k White (Non-Hispanic) and 2.1k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

1.45% of the people in North Central Region PUMA, MS are hispanic (1.65k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. India
    243 ± 382 people
  2. China
    84 ± 225 people
  3. Mexico
    81 ± 221 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Central Region PUMA, MS was India, the natal country of 243 North Central Region PUMA, MS residents, followed by China with 84 and Mexico with 81.

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Foreign-Born Population

0.754%
2024 Foreign-Born Population
858 people
0.81%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
931 people

As of 2024, 0.754% of North Central Region PUMA, MS residents (858 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in North Central Region PUMA, MS was 0.81%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    1,031 households (0.964%)
  2. French (Incl. Cajun)
    314 households (0.293%)
  3. German
    144 households (0.135%)

1.88% of the households in North Central Region PUMA, MS reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22.3%. 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 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in North Central Region PUMA, MS was Spanish. 0.964% of the households in North Central Region PUMA, MS reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    1,437 ± 253
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    967 ± 261
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    652 ± 191

North Central Region PUMA, MS has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.49 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of North Central Region PUMA, MS employs 41.9k people. In 2023, the largest industries in North Central Region PUMA, MS were Elementary & secondary schools (3,862 people), Construction (3,054 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,291 people), and the highest paying industries were Legal services ($197,359), Business support services ($157,353), and Support activities for mining ($135,820).

Males in North Central Region PUMA, MS have an average income that is 1.46 times higher than the average income of females, which is $41,933. The income inequality in North Central Region PUMA, MS (measured using the Gini index) is 0.462, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
21,897
Women
52.3%
20,005
Men
47.7%

The workforce of North Central Region PUMA, MS in 2023 was 41,902 people, with 52.3% woman, and 47.7% men.

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Occupations

41.9k
2023 Value
1.07%
1 Year growth
± 1.07%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in North Central Region PUMA, MS grew at a rate of 1.07%, from 41.5k employees to 41.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in North Central Region PUMA, MS, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,546 people), Cashiers (1,270 people), and Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive (1,103 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of North Central Region PUMA, MS.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

41.9k
2023 Value
1.07%
1 Year growth
± 1.07%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in North Central Region PUMA, MS grew at a rate of 1.07%, from 41.5k employees to 41.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in North Central Region PUMA, MS, are Elementary & secondary schools (3,862 people), Construction (3,054 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,291 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.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$41,509
Median earning men ± $1,933
$29,883
Median earning women ± $1,567

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($69,852), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($58,309), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($53,713).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($53,079), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($40,863), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($37,969).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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1.38%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.17M people employed in Mississippi. This represents a 1.38% 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 12.5%.

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Mississippi went to Donald J. Trump with 60.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.439%).

Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith are the senators currently representing the state of Mississippi. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Mississippi is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

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2024 Election Results
  1. Donald J. Trump (60.9%)
    Republican Party
  2. Kamala Harris (38%)
    Democratic Party
  3. Robert Kennedy (0.439%)
    Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Mississippi went to Donald J. Trump with 60.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.439%).

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Mississippi

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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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Education

In 2023, universities in North Central Region PUMA, MS awarded 1,590 degrees. The student population of North Central Region PUMA, MS in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 2,611 male students and 4,577 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in North Central Region PUMA, MS are Black or African American (888 and 55.8%), White (627 and 39.4%), Hispanic or Latino (33 and 2.08%), and Two or More Races (24 and 1.51%).

The largest universities in North Central Region PUMA, MS by number of degrees awarded are Holmes Community College (1,244 and 78.2%), Mississippi Valley State University (328 and 20.6%), and Academy of Hair Design-Grenada (18 and 1.13%).

The most popular majors in North Central Region PUMA, MS are Pre-Nursing Studies (128 and 8.05%), Registered Nursing (114 and 7.17%), and General Studies (111 and 6.98%).

The median tuition cost in North Central Region PUMA, MS for a public four year colleges is $7,892 for in-state students and $7,892 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2023 in North Central Region PUMA, MS, the percentage of applicants admitted was 51.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 19%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 7,188 (36.3% men and 63.7% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 7,188 students enrolled in North Central Region PUMA, MS, 36.3% men and 63.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 4,129 records, of which 66.5% were women and 33.5% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. General Business
    93 degrees awarded
  2. Pre-Nursing Studies
    128 degrees awarded
  3. Registered Nursing
    114 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in North Central Region PUMA, MS was General Business with 93 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. Holmes Community College
    1,244 degrees awarded
  2. Mississippi Valley State University
    328 degrees awarded
  3. Academy of Hair Design-Grenada
    18 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Holmes Community College with 1,244 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 530 men were awarded degrees from institutions in North Central Region PUMA, MS, which is 0.5 times less than the 1,060 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 888 degrees mean that there were 1.42 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 627 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($7,892) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($810) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,400) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 0.881% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.826% 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 North Central Region PUMA, MS in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (29.8k), Some college (20.1k), and Secondary Education (17.5k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in North Central Region PUMA, MS was $108,100 in 2024, which is 0.325 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $103,000 to $108,100, a 4.95% increase. The homeownership rate in North Central Region PUMA, MS is 66.7%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in North Central Region PUMA, MS have an average commute time of 26.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. 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

$108,100
Median Property Value 2024
±$5,217
$29,894
Median Property Taxes
±$1,248

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 North Central Region PUMA, MS the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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Rent vs Own

66.7%
Homeownership
2024
61.1%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2024

In 2024, 66.7% of the housing units in North Central Region PUMA, MS were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 65.9%.

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Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$44,041
Median Household Income
± $2,378
44.8k
Number of Households
± 1,614

In 2024, the median household income of the 44.8k households in North Central Region PUMA, MS grew to $44,041 from the previous year's value of $42,042.

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Wage Distribution

0.462
2023 Wage GINI in North Central Region PUMA, MS
0.46
2022 Wage GINI in North Central Region PUMA, MS

In 2023, the income inequality in North Central Region PUMA, MS was 0.462 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.385% growth from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for North Central Region PUMA, MS was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Central Region PUMA, MS in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024
  1. Drove Alone (82.7%)
  2. Carpooled (9.37%)
  3. Worked At Home (4.24%)

In 2024, 82.7% of workers in North Central Region PUMA, MS drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.37%) and those who worked at home (4.24%).

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Commute Time

26.8 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in North Central Region PUMA, MS have a longer commute time (26.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 4.69% of the workforce in North Central Region PUMA, MS 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 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.

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

26% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in North Central Region PUMA, MS (28.5k out of 110k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 25 - 34.

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

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Health

89.1% of the population of North Central Region PUMA, MS has health coverage, with 32.7% on employee plans, 30% on Medicaid, 12.4% on Medicare, 12.5% on non-group plans, and 1.48% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Mississippi see 1,875 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,875 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1939 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 436 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.1% were men and 51.9% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,875 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Mississippi

Primary care physicians in Mississippi see an average of 1,875 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,875 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.2% under 18 years, 18.8% between 18 and 34 years, 36.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.1% were men and 51.9% were women.

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Uninsured People

10.9%
Uninsured
32.7%
Employer Coverage
30%
Medicaid
12.4%
Medicare
12.5%
Non-Group
1.48%
Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in North Central Region PUMA, MS declined by 5.44% from 11.5% to 10.9%.

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