South Delta Region PUMA, MS

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2023 Population

111,678

2.05% 1-year decline

US Senator

Roger Wicker

Republican Party

US Senator

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

37.8

1.07% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

30.2%

1.11% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$38,410

3.32% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$106,500

6.08% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

37,768

0.819% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, South Delta Region PUMA, MS had a population of 112k people with a median age of 37.8 and a median household income of $38,410. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of South Delta Region PUMA, MS declined from 114,019 to 111,678, a −2.05% decrease and its median household income grew from $37,177 to $38,410, a 3.32% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in South Delta Region PUMA, MS are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (70.4%), White (Non-Hispanic) (25.5%), Other (Hispanic) (0.912%), Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (0.877%), and Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) (0.728%).

2.54% of the households in South Delta 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.

99.2% of the residents in South Delta Region PUMA, MS are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in South Delta Region PUMA, MS are Delta State University (737 degrees awarded in 2023), Mississippi Delta Community College (393 degrees), and Upper Kutz Barber & Style College (16 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in South Delta Region PUMA, MS was $106,500, and the homeownership rate was 58.3%.

Most people in South Delta Region PUMA, MS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.8 minutes. The average car ownership in South Delta Region PUMA, MS was 2 cars per household.

South Delta Region PUMA, MS borders East Arkansas PUMA, AR, North Delta Regional Planning & Development District 2--Northeast Louisiana PUMA, LA, North Delta Region PUMA, MS, North Central Region PUMA, MS, Central Region--Madison & Rankin Counties PUMA, MS, and Central Region--Byram, Terry, Utica & Vicksburg City PUMA, MS.

United States Arkansas Louisiana Mississippi

Population & Diversity

South Delta Region PUMA, MS is home to a population of 112k people, from which 99.2% are citizens. As of 2023, 1.28% of South Delta Region PUMA, MS residents were born outside of the country (1.43k people).

In 2023, there were 2.76 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (78.6k people) in South Delta Region PUMA, MS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 28.5k White (Non-Hispanic) and 1.02k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in South Delta Region PUMA, MS are Spanish (1,889 households), Hindi (222 households), and German (69 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

57,265

Women

51.3%

54,415

Men

48.7%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 111,680 inhabitants, with 48.7% men, and 51.3% women.

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

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Citizenship

99.2%

2023 Citizenship

99.4%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99.2% of South Delta Region PUMA, MS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in South Delta Region PUMA, MS was 99.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in South Delta Region PUMA, MS

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
78.6k ± 332
White (Non-Hispanic)
28.5k ± 302
Other (Hispanic)
1.02k ± 232

1.88%

Hispanic Population

2.11k people

1.88% of the people in South Delta Region PUMA, MS are hispanic (2.11k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
423 ± 504 people
Spain
152 ± 302 people
Guatemala
80 ± 220 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South Delta Region PUMA, MS was Mexico, the natal country of 423 South Delta Region PUMA, MS residents, followed by Spain with 152 and Guatemala with 80.

Foreign-Born Population

1.28%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

1.43k people

1.11%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

1.26k people

As of 2023, 1.28% of South Delta Region PUMA, MS residents (1.43k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in South Delta Region PUMA, MS was 1.11%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in South Delta Region PUMA, MS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
1,889 households (1.8%)
Hindi
222 households (0.212%)
German
69 households (0.0659%)

2.54% of the households in South Delta 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%. 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 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in South Delta Region PUMA, MS was Spanish. 1.8% of the households in South Delta 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
918 ± 200
Gulf War (2001-)
720 ± 196
Gulf War (1990s)
619 ± 167

South Delta Region PUMA, MS has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.27 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of South Delta Region PUMA, MS employs 37.8k people. In 2023, the largest industries in South Delta Region PUMA, MS were Elementary & secondary schools (3,486 people), Restaurants & Food Services (2,158 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,749 people), and the highest paying industries were Agencies, brokerages, and other insurance related activities ($174,156), Offices of physicians ($164,356), and Services incidental to transportation ($130,760).

Males in South Delta Region PUMA, MS have an average income that is 1.38 times higher than the average income of females, which is $43,055. The income inequality in South Delta Region PUMA, MS (measured using the Gini index) is 0.468, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

19,748

Women

52.3%

18,020

Men

47.7%

The workforce of South Delta Region PUMA, MS in 2023 was 37,768 people, with 52.3% woman, and 47.7% men.

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

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

Occupations

37.8k

2023 Value

−0.819%

1 Year decline

± −0.819%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in South Delta Region PUMA, MS declined at a rate of −0.819%, from 38.1k employees to 37.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in South Delta Region PUMA, MS, are Cashiers (1,517 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (1,435 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,139 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of South Delta Region PUMA, MS.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Arkansas (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.

Industries

Employment by Industries

37.8k

2023 Value

−0.819%

1 Year decline

± −0.819%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in South Delta Region PUMA, MS declined at a rate of −0.819%, from 38.1k employees to 37.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in South Delta Region PUMA, MS, are Elementary & secondary schools (3,486 people), Restaurants & Food Services (2,158 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,749 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of South Delta Region PUMA, MS, though some of these residents may live in South Delta Region PUMA, MS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$37,559

Median earning men ± $1,772

$29,520

Median earning women ± $1,571

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Information ($52,995), Manufacturing ($48,639), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($48,136).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Construction ($93,500), Wholesale Trade ($56,250), and Public Administration ($39,618).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

2.24%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.35M people employed in Arkansas. This represents a 2.24% 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 8.69%.

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

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.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for South Delta Region PUMA, MS. Showing the available data for Mississippi.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (60.9%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (38%)
Democratic Party
Robert Kennedy (0.439%)
Independent Party

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%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Mississippi for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Mississippi

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Mississippi.

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 2023, universities in South Delta Region PUMA, MS awarded 1,150 degrees. The student population of South Delta Region PUMA, MS in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 1,762 male students and 3,046 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in South Delta Region PUMA, MS are White (531 and 47.5%), followed by Black or African American (525 and 46.9%), Hispanic or Latino (26 and 2.32%), and Unknown (22 and 1.97%).

The largest universities in South Delta Region PUMA, MS by number of degrees awarded are Delta State University (737 and 64.1%), Mississippi Delta Community College (393 and 34.2%), and Upper Kutz Barber & Style College (16 and 1.39%).

The most popular majors in South Delta Region PUMA, MS are Registered Nursing (88 and 7.65%), General Business Administration & Management (80 and 6.96%), and Elementary Education & Teaching (80 and 6.96%).

The median tuition cost in South Delta Region PUMA, MS for a public four year colleges is $8,435 for in-state students and $8,435 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in South Delta Region PUMA, MS, the percentage of applicants admitted was 99.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 17.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 4,808 (36.6% men and 63.4% 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 2023 there were 4,808 students enrolled in South Delta Region PUMA, MS, 36.6% men and 63.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 2,350 records, of which 66.3% were women and 33.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Elementary Education & Teaching
40 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
46 degrees awarded
Physical Education Teaching & Coaching
42 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in South Delta Region PUMA, MS was Elementary Education & Teaching with 40 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in South Delta Region PUMA, MS according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Delta State University
737 degrees awarded
Mississippi Delta Community College
393 degrees awarded
Upper Kutz Barber & Style College
16 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Delta State University with 737 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 387 men were awarded degrees from institutions in South Delta Region PUMA, MS, which is 0.507 times less than the 763 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 531 degrees mean that there were 1.01 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 525 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 ($8,435) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($170) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,500) 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 2023, 1.69% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.52% 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 South Delta Region PUMA, MS in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (26.5k), Secondary Education (19.4k), and Some college (16.8k).

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 South Delta Region PUMA, MS was $106,500 in 2023, which is 0.351 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $100,400 to $106,500, a 6.08% increase. The homeownership rate in South Delta Region PUMA, MS is 58.3%, which is lower than the national average of 65%.

People in South Delta Region PUMA, MS have an average commute time of 19.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in South Delta Region PUMA, MS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$106,500

Median Property Value 2023

±$3,603

$24,482

Median Property Taxes

±$1,046

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 South Delta Region PUMA, MS the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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

Rent vs Own

58.3%

Homeownership

2023

64%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 58.3% of the housing units in South Delta Region PUMA, MS were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 58%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in South Delta 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.

$38,410

Median Household Income

± $2,135

42k

Number of Households

± 1,513

In 2023, the median household income of the 42k households in South Delta Region PUMA, MS grew to $38,410 from the previous year's value of $37,177.

The following chart displays the households in South Delta 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 < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

0.468

2023 Wage GINI in South Delta Region PUMA, MS

0.47

2022 Wage GINI in South Delta Region PUMA, MS

In 2023, the income inequality in South Delta Region PUMA, MS was 0.468 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.452% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for South Delta Region PUMA, MS was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in South Delta Region PUMA, MS in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in South Delta Region PUMA, MS across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (83.4%)
Carpooled (10.1%)
Worked At Home (3.15%)

In 2023, 83.4% of workers in South Delta Region PUMA, MS drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.1%) and those who worked at home (3.15%).

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

19.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in South Delta Region PUMA, MS have a shorter commute time (19.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.14% of the workforce in South Delta Region PUMA, MS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in South Delta 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 South Delta 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 South Delta Region PUMA, MS have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

30.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in South Delta Region PUMA, MS (31.6k out of 104k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in South Delta Region PUMA, 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.

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

87.4% of the population of South Delta Region PUMA, MS has health coverage, with 27.5% on employee plans, 35% on Medicaid, 11.1% on Medicare, 12.6% on non-group plans, and 1.23% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Arkansas see 1,478 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.476% increase from the previous year (1,471 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2044 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 382 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.9% were men and 53.1% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,478 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Arkansas

Primary care physicians in Arkansas see an average of 1,478 patients per year. This represents a 0.476% increase from the previous year (1,471 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.1% under 18 years, 20.2% between 18 and 34 years, 36.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.9% were men and 53.1% were women.

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

Uninsured People

12.6%

Uninsured

27.5%

Employer Coverage

35%

Medicaid

11.1%

Medicare

12.6%

Non-Group

1.23%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in South Delta Region PUMA, MS declined by 7.93% from 13.7% to 12.6%.

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