North Central Region PUMA, MS

Public Use Microdata Area (PUMA)

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2024 Population

113,782

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

2024 Employed Population

42,084

0.434% 1-year growth

About

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 (1,203 degrees awarded in 2024), Mississippi Valley State University (242 degrees), and Academy of Hair Design-Grenada (17 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.

United States

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

58,473

Women

51.5%

55,174

Men

48.5%

The resident population of United States in 2024 was 113,647 inhabitants, with 48.5% men, and 51.5% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in North Central Region PUMA, MS.

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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.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

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

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
62.7k ± 534
White (Non-Hispanic)
45.9k ± 442
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
2.1k ± 490

1.45%

Hispanic Population

1.65k people

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

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in North Central Region PUMA, MS as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

India
249 ± 387 people
Mexico
220 ± 364 people
China
80 ± 220 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Central Region PUMA, MS was India, the natal country of 249 North Central Region PUMA, MS residents, followed by Mexico with 220 and China with 80.

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.

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.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
1,031 households (0.964%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
314 households (0.293%)
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.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,437 ± 253
Gulf War (2001-)
967 ± 261
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.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in North Central Region PUMA, MS.

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.

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

Coverage

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.

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

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%.

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.

Economy

The economy of North Central Region PUMA, MS employs 42.1k people. In 2024, the largest industries in North Central Region PUMA, MS were Elementary & secondary schools (3,758 people), Construction (2,816 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,265 people), and the highest paying industries were Legal services ($240,220), Support activities for mining ($133,159), and Warehousing & storage ($129,117).

Males in North Central Region PUMA, MS have an average income that is 1.4 times higher than the average income of females, which is $45,033. The income inequality in North Central Region PUMA, MS (measured using the Gini index) is 0.453, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

21,559

Women

51.2%

20,525

Men

48.8%

The workforce of North Central Region PUMA, MS in 2024 was 42,084 people, with 51.2% woman, and 48.8% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in North Central Region PUMA, MS.

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

Occupations

42.1k

2024 Value

0.434%

1 Year growth

± 0.434%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in North Central Region PUMA, MS grew at a rate of 0.434%, from 41.9k employees to 42.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in North Central Region PUMA, MS, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,554 people), Cashiers (1,182 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,141 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of North Central Region PUMA, MS.

Industries

Employment by Industries

42.1k

2024 Value

0.434%

1 Year growth

± 0.434%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in North Central Region PUMA, MS grew at a rate of 0.434%, from 41.9k employees to 42.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in North Central Region PUMA, MS, are Elementary & secondary schools (3,758 people), Construction (2,816 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,265 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.

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).

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in the states of United States went to Donald J. Trump with 49.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.2%), followed by Jill Stein (0.556%).

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Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for North Central Region PUMA, MS. Showing the available data for the states of United States.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (49.9%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (48.2%)
Democratic Party
Jill Stein (0.556%)
Green Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in the states of United States for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Education

In 2024, universities in North Central Region PUMA, MS awarded 1,462 degrees. The student population of North Central Region PUMA, MS in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 2,652 male students and 4,613 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in North Central Region PUMA, MS are Black or African American (786 and 53.8%), White (598 and 40.9%), Hispanic or Latino (33 and 2.26%), and Two or More Races (27 and 1.85%).

The largest universities in North Central Region PUMA, MS by number of degrees awarded are Holmes Community College (1,203 and 82.3%), Mississippi Valley State University (242 and 16.6%), and Academy of Hair Design-Grenada (17 and 1.16%).

The most popular majors in North Central Region PUMA, MS are General Studies (132 and 9.03%), Registered Nursing (129 and 8.82%), and Pre-Nursing Studies (116 and 7.93%).

The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $7,492 for in-state students and $7,492 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in North Central Region PUMA, MS, the percentage of applicants admitted was 92.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 32.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 7,265 (36.5% men and 63.5% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2024 there were 7,265 students enrolled in North Central Region PUMA, MS, 36.5% men and 63.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 4,225 records, of which 65.3% were women and 34.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
129 degrees awarded
Pre-Nursing Studies
116 degrees awarded
General Business
103 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in North Central Region PUMA, MS was Registered Nursing with 129 degrees 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

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Holmes Community College
1,203 degrees awarded
Mississippi Valley State University
242 degrees awarded
Academy of Hair Design-Grenada
17 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Holmes Community College with 1,203 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 523 men were awarded degrees from institutions in North Central Region PUMA, MS, which is 0.557 times less than the 939 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 786 degrees mean that there were 1.31 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 598 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

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($7,492) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Public, 2-year ($810) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Public, 2-year ($2,400) 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

Measure

In 2024, 0.776% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.867% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of North Central Region PUMA, MS in 2024 were High School or Equivalent (29.1k), Some college (19.9k), and Secondary Education (17k).

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 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.

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

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%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in North Central Region PUMA, MS compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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.

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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.453

2024 Wage GINI in North Central Region PUMA, MS

0.462

2023 Wage GINI in North Central Region PUMA, MS

In 2024, the income inequality in North Central Region PUMA, MS was 0.453 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.79% decline from 2023 to 2024, 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 0.474. 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.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (82.7%)
Carpooled (9.37%)
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%).

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.