Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS

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2021 Population

182,116

0.652% 1-year growth

US Senator

Roger Wicker

Republican Party

US Senator

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

38.6

0.783% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

11%

4.67% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$68,405

5.89% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$166,100

5.8% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS had a population of 182k people with a median age of 38.6 and a median household income of $68,405. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS grew from 180,937 to 182,116, a 0.652% increase and its median household income grew from $64,602 to $68,405, a 5.89% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS are White (Non-Hispanic) (71.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (23.7%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.28%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.16%), and White (Hispanic) (0.91%).

4.04% of the households in Rankin & Simpson Counties 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.

98.8% of the residents in Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Central Region--Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS are Academy of Hair Design-Pearl (17 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS was $166,100, and the homeownership rate was 77.7%.

Most people in Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS was 2 cars per household.

Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS borders Madison & Yazoo Counties PUMA, MS, Jackson (West & South) & Clinton (South & East) Cities PUMA, MS, Jackson City (East & Central) PUMA, MS, Hinds (West), Warren & Copiah CountiesVicksburg City PUMA, MS, Neshoba, Scott, Leake, Jasper, Smith & Kemper Counties PUMA, MS, Southwest Region PUMA, MS, and Jones, Wayne, Covington, Greene & Jefferson Davis Counties PUMA, MS.

United States Mississippi

Population & Diversity

Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS is home to a population of 182k people, from which 98.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.42% of Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS residents were born outside of the country (4.41k people).

In 2021, there were 3.01 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (129k people) in Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 43.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.34k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS are Spanish (3,917 households), French (Incl. Cajun) (354 households), and Tamil (313 households).

Citizenship

98.8%

2021 Citizenship

98.8%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.8% of Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS was 98.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS

White (Non-Hispanic)
129k ± 349
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
43.1k ± 432
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.34k ± 492

2.41%

Hispanic Population

4.38k people

2.41% of the people in Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS are hispanic (4.38k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

2.42%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

4.41k people

2.38%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

4.31k people

As of 2021, 2.42% of Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS residents (4.41k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS was 2.38%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
3,917 households (2.28%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
354 households (0.206%)
Tamil
313 households (0.182%)

4.04% of the households in Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. 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 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS was Spanish. 2.28% of the households in Rankin & Simpson Counties 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
2,824 ± 443
Gulf War (2001-)
2,714 ± 536
Gulf War (1990s)
1,438 ± 336

Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.04 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS employs 83.4k people. The largest industries in Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS are Construction (6,271 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (6,004 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (5,726 people), and the highest paying industries are Commercial, industrial & other intangible assets rental & leasing ($209,168), Iron & steel mills & steel product manufacturing ($145,977), and Civic, social, advocacy organizations, & grantmaking & giving services ($112,076).

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

40,513

Women

49.7%

41,049

Men

50.3%

The workforce of Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS in 2020 was 81,562 people, with 49.7% woman, and 50.3% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS.

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Occupations

83.4k

2021 Value

2.26%

1 Year growth

± 2.26%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS grew at a rate of 2.26%, from 81.6k employees to 83.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,842 people), Registered nurses (2,811 people), and Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive (2,521 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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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.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

83.4k

2021 Value

2.26%

1 Year growth

± 2.26%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS grew at a rate of 2.26%, from 81.6k employees to 83.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS, are Construction (6,271 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (6,004 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (5,726 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS, though some of these residents may live in Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$48,442

Median earning men ± $2,448

$34,996

Median earning women ± $1,464

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($90,152), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($74,931), and Wholesale Trade ($64,555).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Information ($57,045), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($51,250), and Public Administration ($45,470).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Mississippi. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Mississippi went to Donald J. Trump with 57.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.1%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.611%).

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

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS. Showing the available data for Mississippi.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (57.6%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.1%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.611%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Mississippi went to Donald J. Trump with 57.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.1%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.611%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Mississippi for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

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 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.

The following chart shows elected senators in Mississippi over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

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.

Education

In 2021, universities in Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS awarded 17 degrees. The student population of Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 0 male students and 42 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS are White (12 and 70.6%), followed by Black or African American (5 and 29.4%), Asian (0 and 0%), and Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS by number of degrees awarded are Academy of Hair Design-Pearl (17 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Central Region--Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS are General Cosmetology (17 and 100%) and Cosmetology, Barber, & Nail Instructor (0 and 0%).

Completions

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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.873% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.566% 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 Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (36.7k), Some college (32.4k), and Bachelors Degree (25.5k).

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 Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS was $166,100 in 2021, which is 0.678 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $157,000 to $166,100, a 5.8% increase. The homeownership rate in Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS is 77.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS have an average commute time of 26.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS is $68,405. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS was DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS with a value of $73,460, followed by Madison & Yazoo Counties PUMA, MS and Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS, with respective values of $71,565 and $68,405.

Property

$166,100

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,312

$52,377

Median Property Taxes

±$2,014

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 Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

77.7%

Homeownership

2021

67.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 77.7% of the housing units in Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 78.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS was DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS with a value of $73,460, followed by Madison & Yazoo Counties PUMA, MS and Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS, with respective values of $71,565 and $68,405.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

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

$68,405

Median Household Income

± $2,682

67.4k

Number of Households

± 2,519

In 2021, the median household income of the 67.4k households in Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS grew to $68,405 from the previous year's value of $64,602.

The following chart displays the households in Rankin & Simpson Counties 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

0.444

2021 Wage GINI in Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS

0.439

2020 Wage GINI in Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS

In 2021, the income inequality in Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS was 0.444 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.17% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (85%)
Carpooled (8.08%)
Worked At Home (4.4%)

In 2021, 85% of workers in Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.08%) and those who worked at home (4.4%).

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

26.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS have a shorter commute time (26.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.16% of the workforce in Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Rankin & Simpson Counties 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 Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS (19.4k out of 176k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS is White, followed by Black 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.

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.

Health

89.9% of the population of Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS has health coverage, with 50.9% on employee plans, 12.5% on Medicaid, 12% on Medicare, 12.3% on non-group plans, and 2.16% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.8% under 18 years, 19.7% between 18 and 34 years, 39.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.6% were men and 52.4% were women.

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

Uninsured People

10.1%

Uninsured

50.9%

Employer Coverage

12.5%

Medicaid

12%

Medicare

12.3%

Non-Group

2.16%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS grew by 5.54% from 9.55% to 10.1%.

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