Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS

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Population

178,313

0.822% 1-year growth

US Senator

Roger Wicker

Republican Party

US Senator

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Republican Party

Median Age

37.6

Poverty Rate

10.8%

Median Household Income

$60,632

5.99% 1-year growth

Median Property Value

$152,700

0.527% 1-year growth

Number of Employees

78,860

2.5% 1-year growth

About

In 2018, Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS had a population of 178k people with a median age of 37.6 and a median household income of $60,632. Between 2017 and 2018 the population of Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS grew from 176,860 to 178,313, a 0.822% increase and its median household income grew from $57,208 to $60,632, a 5.99% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS are White (Non-Hispanic) (72.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (22.9%), White (Hispanic) (1.48%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.1%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.02%). 3.75% of the people in Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS speak a non-English language, and 98.6% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Central Region--Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS are Antonelli College-Jackson (181 degrees awarded in 2017) and Academy of Hair Design-Pearl (30 degrees).

The median property value in Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS is $152,700, and the homeownership rate is 76.9%. Most people in Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 25.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS is 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, Neshoba, Scott, Leake, Jasper, Smith & Kemper Counties PUMA, MS, Jones, Wayne, Covington, Greene & Jefferson Davis Counties PUMA, MS, Southwest Region PUMA, MS, and Hinds (West), Warren & Copiah CountiesVicksburg City PUMA, MS.

United States Mississippi

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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Impact on Employment

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Community Mobility

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Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Mississippi went to Donald J. Trump with 57.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (40.1%), followed by Gary Johnson (1.19%). The most partisan county was George County, MS with 87.9% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

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 Popular Vote Over Time

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

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2016 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (57.9%)
Republican Party
Hillary Rodham Clinton (40.1%)
Democratic Party
Gary Johnson (1.19%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Mississippi went to Donald J. Trump with 57.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (40.1%), followed by Gary Johnson (1.19%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Mississippi for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

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Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Mississippi

57.9% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Mississippi

George County, MS
87.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Itawamba County, MS
87% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Claiborne County, MS
86.8% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Mississippi was George County, MS with 87.9% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Mississippi colored by their party leaning.

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 after Thad Cochran's resignation.

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 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.

Diversity

Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS is home to a population of 178k people, from which 98.6% are citizens. As of 2018, 2.43% of Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS residents were born outside of the country (4.33k people).

In 2018, there were 3.16 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (129k people) in Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 40.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.65k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common foreign languages spoken in Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS are Spanish (3,590 speakers), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (338 speakers), and Vietnamese (335 speakers).

Race and Ethnicity

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

White (Non-Hispanic)
129k ± 119
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
40.8k ± 380
White (Hispanic)
2.65k ± 461

2.37%

Hispanic Population

4.23k people

2.37% of the people in Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS are hispanic (4.23k people).

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

Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

Spanish
3,590 speakers (2.14%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
338 speakers (0.202%)
Vietnamese
335 speakers (0.2%)

3.75% of Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is lower than the national average of 21.9%. In 2018, the most common non-English language spoken in Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS was Spanish. 2.14% of the overall population of Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS are native Spanish speakers. 0.202% speak Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) and 0.2% speak Spanish, the next two most common languages.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

2.43%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

4.33k people

2.05%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

3.59k people

As of 2018, 2.43% of Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS residents (4.33k 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 Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS was 2.05%, 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.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.4

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 3.1

In 2018, the median age of all people in Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS was 37.6. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 37, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 42. But people in Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS are getting getting older. In 2017, the average age of all Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS residents was 37.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
942 ± 752 people
India
461 ± 526 people
China
312 ± 433 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS was Mexico, the natal country of 942 Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS residents, followed by India with 461 and China with 312.

Citizenship

98.6%

2018 Citizenship

98.7%

2017 Citizenship

As of 2018, 98.6% of Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2017, the percentage of US citizens in Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS was 98.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,907 ± 366
Gulf War (2001-)
2,148 ± 415
Gulf War (1990s)
1,118 ± 239

Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.35 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

Median household income in Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS is $60,632. In 2018, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS was Madison & Yazoo Counties PUMA, MS with a value of $71,561, followed by DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS and Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS, with respective values of $68,385 and $63,082.

Males in Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $44,069. The income inequality in Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS (measured using the Gini index) is 0.42, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS employs 78.9k people. The largest industries in Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS are Hospitals (7,680 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,946 people), and Construction (4,937 people), and the highest paying industries are Offices of optometrists ($123,807), Petroleum refining ($95,127), and Telecommunications, except wired telecommunications carriers ($90,084).

Wages

Median Household Income

$60,632

2018 value

± $1,335

5.99%

1 Year Growth

± 3.54%

Households in Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS have a median annual income of $60,632, which is less than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $57,208 in 2017, which represents a 5.99% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

$58,150

Average Male Salary in Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS

± $6,408

$44,069

Average Female Salary in Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS

± $4,673

In 2017, full-time male employees in Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS made 1.32 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS

Asian
$55,159 ± $41,017
White
$49,511 ± $4,550
Two or More Races
$38,551 ± $19,907

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.11 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

0.42

2017 Wage GINI in Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS

0.416

2016 Wage GINI in Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS

In 2017, the income inequality in Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS was 0.42 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1% growth from 2016 to 2017, 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 0.479. 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.

Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2018, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS was Madison & Yazoo Counties PUMA, MS with a value of $71,561, followed by DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS and Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS, with respective values of $68,385 and $63,082.

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

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 18 - 24

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

10.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS (18.6k out of 172k 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 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 35 - 44.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
10,794 ± 921
Black
7,079 ± 708
Hispanic
406 ± 220

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.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

78.9k

2017 Value

2.5%

1 Year growth

± 2.5%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS grew at a rate of 2.5%, from 76.9k employees to 78.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS, are Registered nurses (3,345 people), Secretaries & administrative assistants (2,760 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,284 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS, by number of employees, are Registered nurses (3,345 people), Secretaries & administrative assistants (2,760 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,284 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS has an unusually high number of residents working as Derrick, rotary drill, & service unit operators, & roustabouts, oil, gas, & mining (10.8 times higher than expected), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (5.16 times), and Electrical powerline installers & repairers (4.76 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS, by average salary, are Physicians & surgeons ($165,277), Chief executives & legislators ($136,437), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers ($115,748).

Industries

Employment by Industries

78.9k

2017 Value

2.5%

1 Year growth

± 2.5%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS grew at a rate of 2.5%, from 76.9k employees to 78.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS, are Hospitals (7,680 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,946 people), and Construction (4,937 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.

Most Common

The most common industries in Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS, by number of employees, are Hospitals (7,680 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,946 people), and Construction (4,937 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS has an unusually high number of Automotive equipment rental & leasing (3 times higher than expected), Miscellaneous nonmetallic mineral product manufacturing (2.94 times), and Administration of environmental quality & housing programs (2.91 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS, by average salary, are Offices of optometrists ($123,807), Petroleum refining ($95,127), and Telecommunications, except wired telecommunications carriers ($90,084).

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

In 2015, the top outbound Mississippi product (by dollars) was Coal-n.e.c. with $39.9B, followed by Textiles/leather ($25.1B) and Mixed freight ($13.1B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$187B

2015 Value in Mississippi

$277B

Projected 2045 Value in Mississippi

48.7% growth

In 2015, total outbound Mississippi trade was $187B. This is expected to increase 48.7% to $277B by 2045.

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

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

Alabama
$34.4B
Tennessee
$16.3B
Louisiana
$15.4B

In 2015, the top outbound Mississippi domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Alabama with $34.4B, followed by Tennessee with $16.3B and Louisiana and $15.4B.

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

Education

In 2017, universities in Central Region--Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS awarded 211 degrees. The student population of Central Region--Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS is skewed towards women, with 20 male students and 302 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Central Region--Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS are Black or African American (123 and 58.3%), followed by White (81 and 38.4%), Unknown (4 and 1.9%), and Hispanic or Latino (2 and 0.948%).

The largest universities in Central Region--Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS by number of degrees awarded are Antonelli College-Jackson (181 and 85.8%) and Academy of Hair Design-Pearl (30 and 14.2%).

The most popular majors in Central Region--Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS are Medical Insurance Coding Specialist (52 and 24.6%), Medical Assistant (43 and 20.4%), and Dental Assisting (39 and 18.5%).

The median tuition costs in Central Region--Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS are $N/A for private four year colleges, and $N/A and $N/A respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
10 degree-majorss awarded
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist
47 degree-majorss awarded
Medical Assistant
19 degree-majorss awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Central Region--Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS was General Business Administration & Management with 10 degree-majorss awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Central Region--Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Antonelli College-Jackson
181 degrees awarded
Academy of Hair Design-Pearl
30 degrees awarded

$N/A

Median In-State Public

$N/A

Median Private

In 2017, the Central Region--Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS institution with the largest number of graduating students was Antonelli College-Jackson with 181 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

Degrees Awarded to Men

203

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2017, 8 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Central Region--Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS, which is 0.0394 times less than the 203 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in Central Region--Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

Black or African American
123 degrees awarded
White
81 degrees awarded
Unknown
4 degrees awarded

In 2017 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in Central Region--Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS were to Black or African American students. These 123 degrees mean that there were 1.52 times more Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 81 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS was $152,700 in 2018, which is 0.665 times smaller than the national average of $229,700. Between 2017 and 2018 the median property value increased from $151,900 to $152,700, a 0.527% increase. The homeownership rate in Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS is 76.9%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS have an average commute time of 25.9 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$152,700

2018 Median

± $2,379

$151,900

2017 Median

± $2,260

In 2018, the median property value in Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS grew to to $152,700 from the previous year's value of $151,900.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, 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 Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS the largest share of households have a property value in the N/A range.

Household Income

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

$60,632

Median Household Income

± $1,335

65k

Number of Households

± 2,028

In 2018, the median household income of the 65k households in Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS grew to $60,632 from the previous year's value of $57,208.

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.

Property Taxes

< $800

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS 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.

Rent vs Own

76.9%

2018 Homeownership

75.8%

2017 Homeownership

In 2018, 76.9% of the housing units in Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 75.8%.

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

Commute Time

25.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS have a longer commute time (25.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.3 minutes). Additionally, 1.75% 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.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

Drove Alone
87.8%
Carpooled
8.67%
Worked At Home
2.17%

In 2018, the most common method of travel for workers in Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS was Drove Alone (87.8%), followed by those who Carpooled (8.67%) and those who Worked At Home (2.17%).

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.

Transportation

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, followed by 3 cars.

Health

90.5% of the population of Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS has health coverage, with 50.8% on employee plans, 14.1% on Medicaid, 11% on Medicare, 12.9% on non-group plans, and 1.8% on military or VA plans.

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

Primary care physicians in Mississippi see 1883 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.686% decrease from the previous year (1896 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2186 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 764 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

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Mississippi.

1,883 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Mississippi

Primary care physicians in Mississippi see an average of 1,883 patients per year. This represents a 0.686% decrease from the previous year (1,896 patients).

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

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
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.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
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.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Mississippi.

$7,646

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Mississippi

$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.

Health Care Coverage

9.51%

Uninsured

50.8%

Employer Coverage

14.1%

Medicaid

11%

Medicare

12.9%

Non-Group

1.8%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2018, the percent of uninsured citizens in Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS declined by 16.5% from 11.4% to 9.51%.

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.