South Region--Jackson County PUMA, MS

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2024 Population

145,249

US Senator

Roger Wicker

Republican Party

US Senator

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

40.1

1.01% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

13.8%

2.1% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$66,201

2.23% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$193,100

6.27% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

62,465

2.15% 1-year growth

About

6.81% of the households in South Region--Jackson County PUMA, MS reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.7% of the residents in South Region--Jackson County PUMA, MS are U.S. citizens.

In 2024, the median property value in South Region--Jackson County PUMA, MS was $193,100, and the homeownership rate was 72.7%.

Most people in South Region--Jackson County PUMA, MS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.2 minutes. The average car ownership in South Region--Jackson County PUMA, MS was 2 cars per household.

South Region--Jackson County PUMA, MS borders Mobile County (Outer)--Prichard & Saraland Cities PUMA, AL, South Region--George, Hancock, Pearl River & Stone Counties PUMA, MS, South Region--Harrison County--Gulfport City PUMA, MS, and South Region--Harrison County--Biloxi City PUMA, MS.

United States Alabama Mississippi

Population & Diversity

South Region--Jackson County PUMA, MS is home to a population of 145k people, from which 98.7% are citizens. As of 2024, 3.25% of South Region--Jackson County PUMA, MS residents were born outside of the country (4.72k people).

In 2024, there were 3.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (95.9k people) in South Region--Jackson County PUMA, MS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 27.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 5.58k 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--Jackson County PUMA, MS are Spanish (6,405 households), Vietnamese (869 households), and Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (379 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

73,739

Women

50.8%

71,531

Men

49.2%

The resident population of United States in 2024 was 145,270 inhabitants, with 49.2% men, and 50.8% women.

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

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Citizenship

98.7%

2024 Citizenship

98.6%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 98.7% of South Region--Jackson County 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--Jackson County PUMA, MS was 98.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in South Region--Jackson County PUMA, MS

White (Non-Hispanic)
95.9k ± 294
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
27.4k ± 973
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
5.58k ± 873

7.62%

Hispanic Population

11.1k people

7.62% of the people in South Region--Jackson County PUMA, MS are hispanic (11.1k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Vietnam
869 ± 722 people
Philippines
491 ± 543 people
Dominican Republic
465 ± 529 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South Region--Jackson County PUMA, MS was Vietnam, the natal country of 869 South Region--Jackson County PUMA, MS residents, followed by Philippines with 491 and Dominican Republic with 465.

Foreign-Born Population

3.25%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

4.72k people

3.5%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

5.06k people

As of 2024, 3.25% of South Region--Jackson County PUMA, MS residents (4.72k 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--Jackson County PUMA, MS was 3.5%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
6,405 households (4.67%)
Vietnamese
869 households (0.634%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
379 households (0.276%)

6.81% of the households in South Region--Jackson County 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--Jackson County PUMA, MS was Spanish. 4.67% of the households in South Region--Jackson County 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-)
3,918 ± 550
Vietnam
2,703 ± 314
Gulf War (1990s)
2,569 ± 516

South Region--Jackson County PUMA, MS has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.45 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in South Region--Jackson County PUMA, MS.

Health

88.5% of the population of South Region--Jackson County PUMA, MS has health coverage, with 42.1% on employee plans, 15.1% on Medicaid, 12.2% on Medicare, 14.8% on non-group plans, and 4.39% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Alabama see 1,571 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,571 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2016 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 684 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,571 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Alabama

Primary care physicians in Alabama see an average of 1,571 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,571 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.3% under 18 years, 19.4% between 18 and 34 years, 39.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

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

Uninsured People

11.5%

Uninsured

42.1%

Employer Coverage

15.1%

Medicaid

12.2%

Medicare

14.8%

Non-Group

4.39%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in South Region--Jackson County PUMA, MS declined by 9.09% from 12.6% to 11.5%.

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

Economy

The economy of South Region--Jackson County PUMA, MS employs 62.5k people. In 2024, the largest industries in South Region--Jackson County PUMA, MS were Ship & boat building (6,177 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,789 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,204 people), and the highest paying industries were Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($260,646), Car Dealers ($149,877), and Petroleum refining ($143,650).

Males in South Region--Jackson County PUMA, MS have an average income that is 1.47 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,723. The income inequality in South Region--Jackson County PUMA, MS (measured using the Gini index) is 0.442, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

30,063

Women

48.1%

32,402

Men

51.9%

The workforce of South Region--Jackson County PUMA, MS in 2024 was 62,465 people, with 48.1% woman, and 51.9% men.

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

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

Occupations

62.5k

2024 Value

2.15%

1 Year growth

± 2.15%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in South Region--Jackson County PUMA, MS grew at a rate of 2.15%, from 61.2k employees to 62.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in South Region--Jackson County PUMA, MS, are Registered nurses (2,149 people), Cashiers (1,795 people), and Other managers (1,713 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of South Region--Jackson County PUMA, MS.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Alabama (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

62.5k

2024 Value

2.15%

1 Year growth

± 2.15%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in South Region--Jackson County PUMA, MS grew at a rate of 2.15%, from 61.2k employees to 62.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in South Region--Jackson County PUMA, MS, are Ship & boat building (6,177 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,789 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,204 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of South Region--Jackson County PUMA, MS, though some of these residents may live in South Region--Jackson County PUMA, MS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$52,091

Median earning men ± $1,907

$35,396

Median earning women ± $1,508

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($67,788), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($67,375), and Public Administration ($64,843).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Construction ($58,182), Manufacturing ($48,882), and Public Administration ($47,648).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

2.1%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.13M people employed in Alabama. This represents a 2.1% 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 11.2%.

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

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--Jackson County 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.

Education

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2024, 1.69% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.07% 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--Jackson County PUMA, MS in 2024 were High School or Equivalent (31.7k), Some college (26k), and Bachelors Degree (18.8k).

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 Region--Jackson County PUMA, MS was $193,100 in 2024, which is 0.58 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $181,700 to $193,100, a 6.27% increase. The homeownership rate in South Region--Jackson County PUMA, MS is 72.7%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in South Region--Jackson County PUMA, MS have an average commute time of 25.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in South Region--Jackson County PUMA, MS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$193,100

Median Property Value 2024

±$6,211

$41,889

Median Property Taxes

±$1,822

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--Jackson County 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--Jackson County PUMA, MS compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

72.7%

Homeownership

2024

69.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 72.7% of the housing units in South Region--Jackson County PUMA, MS were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 72%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in South Region--Jackson County 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.

$66,201

Median Household Income

± $3,351

57.6k

Number of Households

± 2,132

In 2024, the median household income of the 57.6k households in South Region--Jackson County PUMA, MS grew to $66,201 from the previous year's value of $64,756.

The following chart displays the households in South Region--Jackson County 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

0.442

2024 Wage GINI in South Region--Jackson County PUMA, MS

0.435

2023 Wage GINI in South Region--Jackson County PUMA, MS

In 2024, the income inequality in South Region--Jackson County PUMA, MS was 0.442 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.53% growth from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for South Region--Jackson County PUMA, MS was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in South Region--Jackson County PUMA, MS in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (81.9%)
Carpooled (9.05%)
Worked At Home (7.22%)

In 2024, 81.9% of workers in South Region--Jackson County PUMA, MS drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.05%) and those who worked at home (7.22%).

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

25.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in South Region--Jackson County PUMA, MS have a shorter commute time (25.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.26% of the workforce in South Region--Jackson County PUMA, MS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

13.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in South Region--Jackson County PUMA, MS (19.9k out of 144k 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 25 - 34, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in South Region--Jackson County 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.