South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS

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2023 Population

106,341

0.0094% 1-year growth

US Senator

Roger Wicker

Republican Party

US Senator

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

37.6

1.35% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

17.8%

0.951% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$57,561

3.95% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$206,100

6.95% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS had a population of 106k people with a median age of 37.6 and a median household income of $57,561. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS grew from 106,331 to 106,341, a 0.0094% increase and its median household income grew from $55,375 to $57,561, a 3.95% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS are White (Non-Hispanic) (61.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (21.8%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.22%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.58%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (2.85%).

8.6% of the households in South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City 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.

96.9% of the residents in South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS are Chris Beauty College (63 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS was $206,100, and the homeownership rate was 54.1%.

Most people in South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.7 minutes. The average car ownership in South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS was 2 cars per household.

South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS borders South Region--George, Hancock, Pearl River & Stone Counties PUMA, MS, South Region--Harrison County--Gulfport City PUMA, MS, and South Region--Jackson County PUMA, MS.

United States Mississippi

Population & Diversity

South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS is home to a population of 106k people, from which 96.9% are citizens. As of 2023, 5.73% of South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS residents were born outside of the country (6.09k people).

In 2023, there were 2.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (65.2k people) in South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 23.2k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 5.56k 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 South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS are Spanish (4,469 households), Vietnamese (1,416 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (412 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

53,620

Women

51.8%

49,860

Men

48.2%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 103,480 inhabitants, with 48.2% men, and 51.8% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

96.9%

2023 Citizenship

97.6%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 96.9% of South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City 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 Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS was 97.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS

White (Non-Hispanic)
65.2k ± 1.93k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
23.2k ± 1.63k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
5.56k ± 760

7.6%

Hispanic Population

8.08k people

7.6% of the people in South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS are hispanic (8.08k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
541 ± 570 people
Vietnam
537 ± 567 people
Honduras
460 ± 525 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS was Mexico, the natal country of 541 South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS residents, followed by Vietnam with 537 and Honduras with 460.

Foreign-Born Population

5.73%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

6.09k people

4.77%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

5.07k people

As of 2023, 5.73% of South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS residents (6.09k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS was 4.77%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
4,469 households (4.47%)
Vietnamese
1,416 households (1.42%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
412 households (0.412%)

8.6% of the households in South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City 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 Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS was Spanish. 4.47% of the households in South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City 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

Gulf War (2001-)
3,881 ± 754
Vietnam
3,040 ± 485
Gulf War (1990s)
1,971 ± 414

South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.28 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS employs N/A people. The largest industries in South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS are Restaurants & Food Services (3,308 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,269 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,081 people), and the highest paying industries are Pharmacies & drug stores ($149,891), Management, scientific & technical consulting services ($134,889), and Couriers & messengers ($132,582).

Males in South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,652. The income inequality in South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS (measured using the Gini index) is 0.439, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

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RACE/ETHNICITY

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Women

N/A%

N/A

Men

N/A%

The workforce of South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS in 2020 was N/A people, with N/A% woman, and N/A% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS.

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Occupations

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From N/A to N/A, employment in South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS stayed at a rate of NaNk%, from N/A employees to N/A employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS, are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,474 people), Registered nurses (1,220 people), and Retail salespersons (1,044 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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

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From N/A to N/A, employment in South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS stayed at a rate of NaNk%, from N/A employees to N/A employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS, are Restaurants & Food Services (3,308 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,269 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,081 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS, though some of these residents may live in South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$46,048

Median earning men ± $1,858

$32,990

Median earning women ± $1,684

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($82,763), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($64,625), and Information ($64,598).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Wholesale Trade ($87,422), Public Administration ($47,181), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($44,068).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

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.

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 Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City 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

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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 2022, universities in South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS awarded 63 degrees. The student population of South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 38 male students and 84 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS are White (30 and 47.6%), followed by Black or African American (15 and 23.8%), Asian (13 and 20.6%), and Hispanic or Latino (3 and 4.76%).

The largest universities in South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS by number of degrees awarded are Chris Beauty College (63 and 100%).

The most popular majors in South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS are Nail Specialist & Manicurist (31 and 49.2%), General Cosmetology (26 and 41.3%), and Barbering (4 and 6.35%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 122 students enrolled in South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS, 31.1% men and 68.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 66 records, of which 81.8% were women and 18.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Cosmetology
26 degrees awarded
Barbering
4 degrees awarded
Cosmetology, Barber, & Nail Instructor
2 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS was General Cosmetology with 26 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Chris Beauty College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

63 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Chris Beauty College with 63 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 14 men were awarded degrees from institutions in South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS, which is 0.286 times less than the 49 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 30 degrees mean that there were 2 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 15 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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 0.608% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.628% 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 Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (23.6k), Some college (20.1k), and Secondary Education (12.2k).

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 Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS was $206,100 in 2023, which is 0.679 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $192,700 to $206,100, a 6.95% increase. The homeownership rate in South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS is 54.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS have an average commute time of 21.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS is $57,561. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS was North Delta Region--DeSoto County--Southaven City PUMA, MS with a value of $82,980, followed by Central Region--Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS and Central Region--Madison & Rankin Counties PUMA, MS, with respective values of $73,385 and $71,018.

Housing

Property

$206,100

Median Property Value 2023

±$8,962

$22,930

Median Property Taxes

±$1,272

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 Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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

Rent vs Own

54.1%

Homeownership

2023

66%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 54.1% of the housing units in South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 53.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City 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 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS was North Delta Region--DeSoto County--Southaven City PUMA, MS with a value of $82,980, followed by Central Region--Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS and Central Region--Madison & Rankin Counties PUMA, MS, with respective values of $73,385 and $71,018.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City 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.

$57,561

Median Household Income

± $3,558

42.4k

Number of Households

± 1,800

In 2023, the median household income of the 42.4k households in South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS grew to $57,561 from the previous year's value of $55,375.

The following chart displays the households in South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City 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

0.439

2022 Wage GINI in South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS

N/A Wage GINI in South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS

In 2022, the income inequality in South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS was 0.439 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 56.1% decline from N/A to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (79.4%)
Carpooled (9.19%)
Worked At Home (5.27%)

In 2023, 79.4% of workers in South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.19%) and those who worked at home (5.27%).

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

21.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS have a shorter commute time (21.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.75% of the workforce in South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City 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 Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City 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 Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

17.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS (18.5k out of 103k 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 35 - 44, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City 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

85.8% of the population of South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS has health coverage, with 35.7% on employee plans, 16.4% on Medicaid, 9.27% on Medicare, 17.1% on non-group plans, and 7.34% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Mississippi see 1860 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1860 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1989 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 502 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,860 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Mississippi

Primary care physicians in Mississippi see an average of 1,860 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,860 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.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.4% under 18 years, 20.3% between 18 and 34 years, 38.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 16% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

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

Uninsured People

14.2%

Uninsured

35.7%

Employer Coverage

16.4%

Medicaid

9.27%

Medicare

17.1%

Non-Group

7.34%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS grew by 0.942% from 14.1% to 14.2%.

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