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

Public Use Microdata Area (PUMA)

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2024 Population
106,043
US Senator
Roger Wicker
Republican Party
US Senator
Cindy Hyde-Smith
Republican Party
2024 Median Age
37.8
0.532% 1-year increase
2024 Poverty Rate
17.6%
1.24% 1-year decrease
2024 Median Household Income
$59,808
3.9% 1-year growth
2024 Median Property Value
$219,100
6.31% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
47,299
8.01% 1-year growth

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9.18% 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.

96.7% 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 (64 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2024, the median property value in South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS was $219,100, and the homeownership rate was 56.5%.

Most people in South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.7 minutes. The average car ownership in South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS is home to a population of 106k people, from which 96.7% are citizens. As of 2024, 5.97% of South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS residents were born outside of the country (6.33k people).

In 2024, there were 3.03 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 21.5k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 5.49k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-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 Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS are Spanish (5,330 households), Vietnamese (1,186 households), and Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (391 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
54,272
Women
50.8%
52,484
Men
49.2%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 106,756 inhabitants, with 49.2% men, and 50.8% women.

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Citizenship

96.7%
2024 Citizenship
96.9%
2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 96.7% of South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS was 96.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    65.2k ± 1.48k
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    21.5k ± 1.59k
  3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
    5.49k ± 922
8.32%
Hispanic Population
8.83k people

In 2024, there were 3.03 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 21.5k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 5.49k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

8.32% of the people in South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS are hispanic (8.83k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Honduras
    1,407 ± 915 people
  2. Mexico
    693 ± 644 people
  3. Vietnam
    683 ± 640 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS was Honduras, the natal country of 1,407 South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS residents, followed by Mexico with 693 and Vietnam with 683.

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Foreign-Born Population

5.97%
2024 Foreign-Born Population
6.33k people
5.73%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
6.09k people

As of 2024, 5.97% of South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS residents (6.33k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS was 5.73%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    5,330 households (5.33%)
  2. Vietnamese
    1,186 households (1.19%)
  3. Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
    391 households (0.391%)

9.18% 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 22.3%. 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 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS was Spanish. 5.33% 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.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    3,779 ± 653
  2. Vietnam
    2,732 ± 454
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    2,273 ± 432

South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.38 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS employs 47.3k people. In 2023, the largest industries in South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS were Restaurants & Food Services (3,801 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,637 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,076 people), and the highest paying industries were Management, scientific & technical consulting services ($161,214), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($121,386), and Medical equipment & supplies manufacturing ($112,031).

Males in South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS have an average income that is 1.3 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,437. The income inequality in South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS (measured using the Gini index) is 0.436, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
23,116
Women
48.9%
24,183
Men
51.1%

The workforce of South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS in 2023 was 47,299 people, with 48.9% woman, and 51.1% men.

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Occupations

47.3k
2023 Value
8.01%
1 Year growth
± 8.01%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS grew at a rate of 8.01%, from 43.8k employees to 47.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS, are Cooks (1,283 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (1,242 people), and Cashiers (1,093 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

47.3k
2023 Value
8.01%
1 Year growth
± 8.01%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS grew at a rate of 8.01%, from 43.8k employees to 47.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS, are Restaurants & Food Services (3,801 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,637 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,076 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.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$46,234
Median earning men ± $2,998
$34,500
Median earning women ± $1,366

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($105,000), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($83,750), and Manufacturing ($66,818).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($133,313), Public Administration ($57,551), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($54,063).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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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.

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Mississippi went to Donald J. Trump with 60.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.439%).

Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith are the senators currently representing the state of Mississippi. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Mississippi is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Voting results are not available for South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS. Showing the available data for Mississippi.
2024 Election Results
  1. Donald J. Trump (60.9%)
    Republican Party
  2. Kamala Harris (38%)
    Democratic Party
  3. 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.

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Mississippi

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Roger Wicker
Senator from Mississippi1
Assumed office on December 31, 2007
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Trent Lott.
Cindy Hyde-Smith
Senator from Mississippi2
Assumed office on April 9, 2018
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Thad Cochran.

Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith are the senators currently representing Mississippi.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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Education

In 2023, universities in South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS awarded 64 degrees. The student population of South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 29 male students and 76 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS are White (37 and 57.8%), Black or African American (14 and 21.9%), Asian (7 and 10.9%), and Hispanic or Latino (3 and 4.69%).

The largest universities in South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS by number of degrees awarded are Chris Beauty College (64 and 100%).

The most popular majors in South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS are Nail Specialist & Manicurist (28 and 43.8%), General Cosmetology (24 and 37.5%), and Barbering (11 and 17.2%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 105 students enrolled in South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS, 27.6% men and 72.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 61 records, of which 83.6% were women and 16.4% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. Cosmetology, Barber, & Nail Instructor
    1 degrees awarded
  2. General Cosmetology
    24 degrees awarded
  3. Barbering
    11 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS was Cosmetology, Barber, & Nail Instructor with 1 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.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Chris Beauty College
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
64 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Chris Beauty College with 64 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2023, 14 men were awarded degrees from institutions in South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS, which is 0.28 times less than the 50 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 37 degrees mean that there were 2.64 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 14 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private for-profit, 2-year ($13,932) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2016.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($100) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2016.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($150) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 1.1% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.899% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (22.9k), Some college (19.1k), and Bachelors Degree (13.6k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS was $219,100 in 2024, which is 0.659 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $206,100 to $219,100, a 6.31% increase. The homeownership rate in South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS is 56.5%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS have an average commute time of 22.7 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.

Housing

Property

$219,100
Median Property Value 2024
±$9,191
$24,082
Median Property Taxes
±$1,284

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.

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Rent vs Own

56.5%
Homeownership
2024
64.6%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2024

In 2024, 56.5% 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 54.1%.

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Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$59,808
Median Household Income
± $2,607
42.6k
Number of Households
± 1,753

In 2024, the median household income of the 42.6k households in South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS grew to $59,808 from the previous year's value of $57,561.

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Wage Distribution

0.436
2023 Wage GINI in South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS
0.439
2022 Wage GINI in South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS

In 2023, the income inequality in South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS was 0.436 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.56% decline from 2022 to 2023, 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 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024
  1. Drove Alone (77.4%)
  2. Carpooled (9.5%)
  3. Worked At Home (6.62%)

In 2024, 77.4% of workers in South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.5%) and those who worked at home (6.62%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

22.7 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS have a shorter commute time (22.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.47% of the workforce in South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in 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.

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

17.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS (18.1k out of 103k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 35 - 44 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 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.

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Health

86.5% of the population of South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS has health coverage, with 36% on employee plans, 16.5% on Medicaid, 9.63% on Medicare, 17.8% on non-group plans, and 6.59% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Mississippi see 1,875 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,875 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1939 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 436 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.8% were men and 52.2% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,875 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Mississippi

Primary care physicians in Mississippi see an average of 1,875 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,875 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.4% under 18 years, 20% between 18 and 34 years, 38.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.8% were men and 52.2% were women.

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Uninsured People

13.5%
Uninsured
36%
Employer Coverage
16.5%
Medicaid
9.63%
Medicare
17.8%
Non-Group
6.59%
Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS declined by 4.84% from 14.2% to 13.5%.

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