Olive Branch, MS

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Population

36,033

1.48% growth

Median Age

37


Median Household Income

$70,572

5.33% growth

Poverty Rate

8.69%


Number of Employees

18,710

0.51% growth

Median Property Value

$170,200

2.47% growth

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About

In 2017, Olive Branch, MS had a population of 36k people with a median age of 37 and a median household income of $70,572. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of Olive Branch, MS grew from 35,508 to 36,033, a 1.48% increase and its median household income grew from $67,004 to $70,572, a 5.33% increase.

The population of Olive Branch, MS is 61.2% White Alone, 29.5% Black or African American Alone, and 5.24% Hispanic or Latino. N/A% of the people in Olive Branch, MS speak a non-English language, and 97.7% are U.S. citizens.

The median property value in Olive Branch, MS is $170,200, and the homeownership rate is 75.4%. Most people in Olive Branch, MS commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 23 minutes. The average car ownership in Olive Branch, MS is 2 cars per household.

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Economy

The economy of Olive Branch, MS employs 18.7k people. The largest industries in Olive Branch, MS are Retail Trade (2,508 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,451 people), and Manufacturing (2,366 people), and the highest paying industries are Information ($67,969), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($66,094), and Utilities ($54,803).

Median household income in Olive Branch, MS is $70,572. Males in Olive Branch, MS have an average income that is 1.43 times higher than the average income of females, which is $36,636. The income inequality in Olive Branch, MS (measured using the Gini index) is 0.442, which is lower than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$70,572

2017 value

± $3,528

5.33%

1 Year Growth

± 7.5%

Households in Olive Branch, MS have a median annual income of $70,572, which is more than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $67,004 in 2016, which represents a 5.33% annual growth.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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$52,323

Average Male Salary

± $1,698

$36,636

Average Female Salary

± $1,074

In 2017, full-time male employees in Mississippi made 1.43 times more than female employees.

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Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity

  1. White

    $45,496 ± $1,341

  2. Asian

    $44,270 ± $11,739

  3. American Indian and Alaska Native tribes specified; or American Indian or Alaska Native, not specified and no other races

    $38,514 ± $48,157

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Mississippi workers was White. These workers were paid 1.03 times more than Asian workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Olive Branch, MS is from Mississippi.

0.442

2017 Wage GINI

0.446

2016 Wage GINI

In 2017, the income inequality in Mississippi was 0.442 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.919% decline from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even.

The 2017 the GINI for Mississippi was lower than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Mississippi in comparison to the national average.

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

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

  1. Census Tract 707.22

  2. Census Tract 708.30

  3. Census Tract 705.20

In 2017, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Olive Branch, MS was Census Tract 707.22 with a value of $98,148, followed by Census Tract 708.30 and Census Tract 705.20, with respective values of $83,288 and $82,477.

The following map shows all of the places in Olive Branch, MS colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

8.69% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Olive Branch, MS (3.11k out of 35.8k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 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.

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Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

  1. Black

    1,430 ± 365

  2. White

    1,245 ± 287

  3. Hispanic

    490 ± 195

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Olive Branch, MS is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Occupations

Employment by Occupations

18.7k

2017 Value

± 1,006

0.51%

1 Year growth

± 7.77%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Olive Branch, MS grew at a rate of 0.51%, from 18.6k employees to 18.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Olive Branch, MS, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,065 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,083 people), and Management Occupations (1,585 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Olive Branch, MS.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Olive Branch, MS, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,065 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,083 people), and Management Occupations (1,585 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Olive Branch, MS has an unusually high number of residents working as Transportation Occupations (1.7 times higher than expected), Material Moving Occupations (1.58 times), and Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations (1.42 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Olive Branch, MS, by median earnings, are Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($84,014), Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($80,640), and Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations ($65,776).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

18.7k

2017 Value

± 1,006

0.51%

1 Year growth

± 7.77%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Olive Branch, MS grew at a rate of 0.51%, from 18.6k employees to 18.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Olive Branch, MS, are Retail Trade (2,508 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,451 people), and Manufacturing (2,366 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Olive Branch, MS, though some of these residents may live in Olive Branch, MS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Most Common

The most common industries in Olive Branch, MS, by number of employees, are Retail Trade (2,508 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,451 people), and Manufacturing (2,366 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Olive Branch, MS has an unusually high number of Transportation & Warehousing (2.78 times higher than expected), Wholesale Trade (2.13 times), and Management of Companies & Enterprises (1.32 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Olive Branch, MS, by median earnings, are Information ($67,969), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($66,094), and Utilities ($54,803).

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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

  1. Coal-n.e.c.

    $46.3B

  2. Textiles/leather

    $23.9B

  3. Mixed freight

    $14.2B

In 2015, the top outbound Mississippi product (by dollars) was Coal-n.e.c. with $46.3B, followed by Textiles/leather ($23.9B) and Mixed freight ($14.2B).

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

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$206B

2020 Value

$277B

Projected 2045 Value

34.7% growth

In 2020, total outbound Mississippi trade was $206B. This is expected to increase 34.7% to $277B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Mississippi trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Mississippi to other states, or from other states to Mississippi.

Most Common Trade Partners

  1. Alabama

    $37.6B

  2. Tennessee

    $18B

  3. Louisiana

    $17.5B

In 2015, the top outbound Mississippi domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Alabama with $37.6B, followed by Tennessee with $18B and Louisiana and $17.5B.

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

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Health

92.3% of the population of Olive Branch, MS has health coverage, with 62.1% on employee plans, 8.64% on Medicaid, 8.69% on Medicare, 11.5% on non-group plans, and 1.3% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in the place of Olive Branch, MS was $7,646 in 2014. This is a 3.86% increase from the previous year ($7,362).

Primary care physicians in Olive Branch, MS see 3041 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.43% increase from the previous year (2998 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2661 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1451 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

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3,041 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in DeSoto County, MS see an average of 3,041 patients per year. This represents a 1.43% increase from the previous year (2,998 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in DeSoto County, MS in comparison to neighboring states.

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Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

  1. West Virginia

    8.26% of the population affected

  2. Arkansas

    8.13% of the population affected

  3. 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.

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Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

  1. Mississippi

    19.2% of adults

  2. Texas

    17.9% of adults

  3. 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.

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Health Care Spending

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$7,646

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care 

$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.

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Health Care Coverage

7.69%

Uninsured

62.1%

Employer Coverage

8.64%

Medicaid

8.69%

Medicare

11.5%

Non-Group

1.3%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Olive Branch, MS declined by 14.4% from 8.98% to 7.69%.

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

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Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

  1. Humphreys County

    18.1% prevalence

  2. Jasper County

    17.8% prevalence

  3. Noxubee County

    17.7% prevalence

Humphreys County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in Mississippi, at 18.1%.

The following map shows the prevalence of diabetes in Mississippi by county over multiple years.

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Diversity

Olive Branch, MS is home to a population of 36k people, from which 97.7% are citizens. As of 2017, 3.74% of Olive Branch, MS residents were born outside of the country (1.35k people).

The ethnic composition of the population of Olive Branch, MS is composed of 22k White Alone residents (61.2%), 10.6k Black or African American Alone residents (29.5%), 1.89k Hispanic or Latino residents (5.24%), 931 Two or More Races residents (2.58%), 412 Asian Alone residents (1.14%), 119 American Indian & Alaska Native Alone residents (0.33%), 11 Some Other Race Alone residents (0.0305%), and 0 Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander Alone residents (0%).

Age

Age by Nativity

37

Median Native-Born Age

± 1.8

38

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.4

In 2017, the median age of all people in Olive Branch, MS was 37. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 37, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 38. But people in Olive Branch, MS are getting getting younger. In 2016, the average age of all Olive Branch, MS residents was 37.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

3.74%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

1.35k people

3.64%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

1.29k people

As of 2017, 3.74% of Olive Branch, MS residents (1.35k 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 Olive Branch, MS was 3.64%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin

  1. Mexico

    22,332 ± 3,655 people

  2. Vietnam

    4,461 ± 1,639 people

  3. India

    4,072 ± 1,566 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Mississippi was Mexico, the natal country of 22,332 Mississippi residents, followed by Vietnam with 4,461 and India with 4,072.

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Citizenship

97.7%

2017 Citizenship

98.1%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 97.7% of Olive Branch, MS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in Olive Branch, MS was 98.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

Most Common

  1. White Alone

    22k ± 894

  2. Black or African American Alone

    10.6k ± 770

  3. Hispanic or Latino

    1.89k ± 559

In 2017, there were 2.07 times more White Alone residents (22k people) in Olive Branch, MS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 10.6k Black or African American Alone and 1.89k Hispanic or Latino residents, the second and third most common racial or ethnic groups.

The following bar chart shows the 8 races and ethnicities represented in Olive Branch, MS as a share of the total population.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Vietnam

    671 ± 179

  2. Gulf War (1990s)

    517 ± 185

  3. Gulf War (2001-)

    457 ± 162

Olive Branch, MS has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.3 times greater than any other conflict.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Olive Branch, MS was $170,200 in 2017, which is 0.741 times smaller than the national average of $229,700. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $166,100 to $170,200, a 2.47% increase. The homeownership rate in Olive Branch, MS is 75.4%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in Olive Branch, MS have an average commute time of 23 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Olive Branch, MS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$170,200

2017 Median

± $4,761

$166,100

2016 Median

± $5,140

In 2017, the median property value in Olive Branch, MS grew to to $170,200 from the previous year's value of $166,100.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Olive Branch, 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 Olive Branch, MS the largest share of households have a property value in the $200k - $250k range.

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Household Income

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

$70,572

Median Household Income

± $3,528

13.1k

Number of Households

± 774

In 2017, the median household income of the 13.1k households in Olive Branch, MS grew to $70,572 from the previous year's value of $67,004.

The following chart displays the households in Olive Branch, 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.

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Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Olive Branch, MS distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Olive Branch, MS the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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Rent vs Own

75.4%

2017 Homeownership

74.2%

2016 Homeownership

In 2017, 75.4% of the housing units in Olive Branch, MS were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 74.2%.

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

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Commute Time

23 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Olive Branch, MS have a shorter commute time (23 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.1 minutes). Additionally, 0.801% of the workforce in Olive Branch, MS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    90.1%

  2. Carpooled

    6.93%

  3. Worked At Home

    1.98%

In 2017, the most common method of travel for workers in Olive Branch, MS was Drove Alone (90.1%), followed by those who Carpooled (6.93%) and those who Worked At Home (1.98%).

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.

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Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

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