Poplarville, MS

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2023 Population
2,814
US Senator
Roger Wicker
Republican Party
US Senator
Cindy Hyde-Smith
Republican Party
2023 Median Age
21.8
1.36% 1-year decrease
2023 Poverty Rate
10.7%
52.2% 1-year decrease
2023 Median Household Income
$65,147
27.1% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$164,500
7.1% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
1,050
10.2% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Poplarville, MS had a population of 2.81k people with a median age of 21.8 and a median household income of $65,147. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Poplarville, MS stayed from 2,814 to 2,814, a 0% change and its median household income grew from $51,250 to $65,147, a 27.1% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Poplarville, MS are White (Non-Hispanic) (57.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (37.8%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.52%), White (Hispanic) (1.56%), and American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (0.355%).

None of the households in Poplarville, 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.

100% of the residents in Poplarville, MS are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Poplarville, MS are Pearl River Community College (1,231 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Poplarville, MS was $164,500, and the homeownership rate was 57.7%.

Most people in Poplarville, MS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 37.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Poplarville, MS was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Poplarville, MS is home to a population of 2.81k people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2023, 0% of Poplarville, MS residents were born outside of the country (0 people).

In 2023, there were 1.52 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.61k people) in Poplarville, MS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.07k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 71 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

100%
2023 Citizenship
100%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 100% of Poplarville, MS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Poplarville, MS was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been maintaining.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Poplarville, MS
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    1.61k ± 315
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    1.07k ± 335
  3. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    71 ± 59.5
1.92%
Hispanic Population
54 people

In 2023, there were 1.52 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.61k people) in Poplarville, MS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.07k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 71 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

1.92% of the people in Poplarville, MS are hispanic (54 people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    16,383 ± 3,134 people
  2. India
    5,084 ± 1,749 people
  3. Guatemala
    3,926 ± 1,537 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Mississippi was Mexico, the natal country of 16,383 Mississippi residents, followed by India with 5,084 and Guatemala with 3,926.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    82 ± 70
  2. Vietnam
    16 ± 25
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    5 ± 16

Poplarville, MS has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 5.13 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Poplarville, MS employs 1.05k people. The largest industries in Poplarville, MS are Manufacturing (240 people), Educational Services (177 people), and Retail Trade (165 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($50,764), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($50,278), and Health Care & Social Assistance ($48,281).

Males in Mississippi have an average income that is 1.39 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,477. The income inequality in Mississippi (measured using the Gini index) is 0.452, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

1.05k
2023 Value
± 228
10.2%
1 Year growth
± 29.2%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Poplarville, MS grew at a rate of 10.2%, from 953 employees to 1.05k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Poplarville, MS, are Production Occupations (141 people), Sales & Related Occupations (127 people), and Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations (98 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Poplarville, MS.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

1.05k
2023 Value
± 228
10.2%
1 Year growth
± 29.2%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Poplarville, MS grew at a rate of 10.2%, from 953 employees to 1.05k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Poplarville, MS, are Manufacturing (240 people), Educational Services (177 people), and Retail Trade (165 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Poplarville, MS, though some of these residents may live in Poplarville, 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

$37,143
Median earning men ± $16,451
$32,813
Median earning women ± $11,560

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Manufacturing ($46,513), Construction ($40,000), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($38,194).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($51,181), Public Administration ($41,287), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($32,813).

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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%.

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

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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.

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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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.

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Education

In 2022, universities in Poplarville, MS awarded 1,231 degrees. The student population of Poplarville, MS in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 1,907 male students and 3,555 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Poplarville, MS are White (801 and 65.1%), followed by Black or African American (340 and 27.6%), Unknown (44 and 3.57%), and Hispanic or Latino (27 and 2.19%).

The largest universities in Poplarville, MS by number of degrees awarded are Pearl River Community College (1,231 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Poplarville, MS are Liberal Arts & Sciences (589 and 47.8%), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (84 and 6.82%), and Registered Nursing (82 and 6.66%).

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 5,462 students enrolled in Poplarville, MS, 34.9% men and 65.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,414 records, of which 63% were women and 37% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 589 degrees awarded
  2. 82 degrees awarded
  3. 35 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Poplarville, MS was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 589 degrees awarded.

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

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
1,231 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Pearl River Community College with 1,231 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2022, 414 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Poplarville, MS, which is 0.507 times less than the 817 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 801 degrees mean that there were 2.36 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 340 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($3,250) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($250) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,300) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2022, 1.04% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.852% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (690k), Some college (543k), and Secondary Education (397k).

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.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Poplarville, MS was $164,500 in 2023, which is 0.542 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $153,600 to $164,500, a 7.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Poplarville, MS is 57.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Poplarville, MS have an average commute time of 37.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Poplarville, MS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$164,500
Median Property Value 2023
±$18,081
$376
Median Property Taxes
±$110

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 Poplarville, MS the largest share of households pay taxes in the None range.

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Rent vs Own

57.7%
Homeownership
2023
65.1%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 57.7% of the housing units in Poplarville, MS were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 52.2%.

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Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity
Census Tract 9503
Highest Median Household Income (Total)

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

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Household Income

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$65,147
Median Household Income
± $16,756
652
Number of Households
± 141

In 2023, the median household income of the 652 households in Poplarville, MS grew to $65,147 from the previous year's value of $51,250.

The following chart displays the households in Poplarville, 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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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Poplarville, MS is from Mississippi.
0.452
2022 Wage GINI in Mississippi
0.45
2021 Wage GINI in Mississippi

In 2022, the income inequality in Mississippi was 0.452 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.553% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Mississippi was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Mississippi in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (91%)
  2. Walked (3.91%)
  3. Worked At Home (3.32%)

In 2023, 91% of workers in Poplarville, MS drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (3.91%) and those who worked at home (3.32%).

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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Commute Time

37.4 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Poplarville, MS have a longer commute time (37.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 18.8% of the workforce in Poplarville, 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 Poplarville, MS distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Poplarville, MS have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

10.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Poplarville, MS (217 out of 2.03k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 35 - 44, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Poplarville, 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.

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Health

92.4% of the population of Poplarville, MS has health coverage, with 53.7% on employee plans, 17.3% on Medicaid, 4.87% on Medicare, 15% on non-group plans, and 1.63% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Pearl River County, MS see 3725 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.621% increase from the previous year (3702 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 5137 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1823 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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3,725 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Pearl River County, MS

Primary care physicians in Pearl River County, MS see an average of 3,725 patients per year. This represents a 0.621% increase from the previous year (3,702 patients).

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

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 33.4% under 18 years, 36.3% between 18 and 34 years, 23.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 6.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 43.9% were men and 56.1% were women.

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Uninsured People

7.58%
Uninsured
53.7%
Employer Coverage
17.3%
Medicaid
4.87%
Medicare
15%
Non-Group
1.63%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Poplarville, MS declined by 45.3% from 13.9% to 7.58%.

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

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