Tate County, MS

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2023 Population
28,135
0.146% 1-year growth
US Senator
Roger Wicker
Republican Party
US Senator
Cindy Hyde-Smith
Republican Party
2023 Median Age
38.5
0.522% 1-year increase
2023 Poverty Rate
16.8%
0.498% 1-year increase
2023 Median Household Income
$63,995
4.42% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$173,000
5.68% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
12,028
0.627% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Tate County, MS had a population of 28.1k people with a median age of 38.5 and a median household income of $63,995. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Tate County, MS grew from 28,094 to 28,135, a 0.146% increase and its median household income grew from $61,286 to $63,995, a 4.42% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Tate County, MS are White (Non-Hispanic) (64.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (29.9%), Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (2.37%), White (Hispanic) (2.35%), and Other (Hispanic) (0.473%).

None of the households in Tate County, 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 Tate County, MS are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Tate County, MS are Northwest Mississippi Community College (2,047 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2023, the median property value in Tate County, MS was $173,000, and the homeownership rate was 72.9%.

Most people in Tate County, MS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 33.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Tate County, MS was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Tate County, MS is home to a population of 28.1k people, from which 99.2% are citizens. As of 2023, 1.04% of Tate County, MS residents were born outside of the country (292 people).

In 2023, there were 2.14 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (18k people) in Tate County, MS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 8.41k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 667 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.2%
2023 Citizenship
99.1%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99.2% of Tate County, MS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Tate County, MS was 99.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Tate County, MS
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    18k ± 140
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    8.41k ± 397
  3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
    667 ± 401
3.08%
Hispanic Population
866 people

In 2023, there were 2.14 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (18k people) in Tate County, MS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 8.41k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 667 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

3.08% of the people in Tate County, MS are hispanic (866 people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Tate County, MS as a share of the total population.

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Foreign-Born Population

1.04%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
292 people
1.23%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
345 people

As of 2023, 1.04% of Tate County, MS residents (292 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 Tate County, MS was 1.23%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    357 ± 137
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    284 ± 160
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    183 ± 138

Tate County, MS has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.26 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Tate County, MS employs 12k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Tate County, MS were Transportation & Warehousing (1,626 people), Educational Services (1,241 people), and Manufacturing (1,181 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($81,496), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($70,470), and Information ($59,107).

Employment

Occupations

12k
2023 Value
± 955
0.627%
1 Year growth
± 11%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Tate County, MS grew at a rate of 0.627%, from 12k employees to 12k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Tate County, MS, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,711 people), Transportation Occupations (960 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (945 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Tate County, MS.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

12k
2023 Value
± 955
0.627%
1 Year growth
± 11%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Tate County, MS grew at a rate of 0.627%, from 12k employees to 12k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Tate County, MS, are Transportation & Warehousing (1,626 people), Educational Services (1,241 people), and Manufacturing (1,181 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Tate County, MS, though some of these residents may live in Tate County, 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

$52,582
Median earning men ± $5,875
$28,645
Median earning women ± $2,268

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Information ($98,490), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($81,778), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($65,667).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Wholesale Trade ($58,264), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($41,250), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($37,474).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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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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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 37
    Other Services (except Public Administration)
  2. 36
    Retail Trade
  3. 28
    Retail Trade

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll
  1. $34k
    Health Care and Social Assistance
  2. $22.1k
    Retail Trade
  3. $18.1k
    Manufacturing

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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

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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.

The following chart shows elected senators in Mississippi over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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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.

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Education

In 2023, universities in Tate County, MS awarded 2,047 degrees. The student population of Tate County, MS in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 2,820 male students and 4,700 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Tate County, MS are White (1,096 and 53.5%), followed by Black or African American (755 and 36.9%), Hispanic or Latino (126 and 6.16%), and Two or More Races (41 and 2%).

The largest universities in Tate County, MS by number of degrees awarded are Northwest Mississippi Community College (2,047 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Tate County, MS are General Studies (464 and 22.7%), General Business Administration & Management (145 and 7.08%), and Registered Nursing (120 and 5.86%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 7,520 students enrolled in Tate County, MS, 37.5% men and 62.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,975 records, of which 58.6% were women and 41.4% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. General Studies
    464 degrees awarded
  2. Registered Nursing
    120 degrees awarded
  3. General Business Administration & Management
    72 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Tate County, MS was General Studies with 464 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Tate County, MS according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Northwest Mississippi Community College
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
2,047 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Northwest Mississippi Community College with 2,047 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2023, 832 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Tate County, MS, which is 0.685 times less than the 1,215 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 1,096 degrees mean that there were 1.45 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 755 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($3,400) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($260) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,950) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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In 2023, 1.13% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.911% 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

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (691k), Some college (533k), and Secondary Education (391k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Tate County, MS was $173,000 in 2023, which is 0.57 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $163,700 to $173,000, a 5.68% increase. The homeownership rate in Tate County, MS is 72.9%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

People in Tate County, MS have an average commute time of 33.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Tate County, MS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Tate County, MS is $63,995. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Tate County, MS was Census Tract 9503.02, Tate County, MS with a value of $64,151, followed by Census Tract 9503.01, Tate County, MS and Census Tract 9504, Tate County, MS, with respective values of $53,713 and $52,091.

In 2024, 14% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Tate County, MS. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator declined 2.93%.

Housing

Property

$173,000
Median Property Value 2023
±$20,073
$7,819
Median Property Taxes
±$713

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 Tate County, MS the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Tate County, MS compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Rent vs Own

72.9%
Homeownership
2023
69.1%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 72.9% of the housing units in Tate County, MS were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 73.7%.

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Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity
Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 9503.02, Tate County, MS
  2. Census Tract 9503.01, Tate County, MS
  3. Census Tract 9504, Tate County, MS

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Tate County, MS was Census Tract 9503.02, Tate County, MS with a value of $64,151, followed by Census Tract 9503.01, Tate County, MS and Census Tract 9504, Tate County, MS, with respective values of $53,713 and $52,091.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Tate County, MS colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$63,995
Median Household Income
± $4,102
10.7k
Number of Households
± 883

In 2023, the median household income of the 10.7k households in Tate County, MS grew to $63,995 from the previous year's value of $61,286.

The following chart displays the households in Tate County, 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 $60k - $75k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Tate County, MS is from Tate County, MS.
N/A Wage GINI in N/A
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In N/A, the income inequality in N/A was N/A according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a N/A N/A from N/A to N/A, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat N/A even. The GINI for N/A was N/A than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed N/A evenly in N/A in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Tate County, MS across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (90.8%)
  2. Carpooled (5.44%)
  3. Worked At Home (3.07%)

In 2023, 90.8% of workers in Tate County, MS drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (5.44%) and those who worked at home (3.07%).

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

33.2 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Tate County, MS have a longer commute time (33.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 3.04% of the workforce in Tate County, 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 Tate County, MS distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Tate County, MS have 2 cars.

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Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2024, 14% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Tate County, MS. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator declined 2.93%.

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Poverty & Diversity

16.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Tate County, MS (4.44k out of 26.5k 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 Males 25 - 34, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Tate County, MS is Black, followed by White and Two Or More.

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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Children in Poverty

In 2024, 26.7% of the children was living in poverty in Tate County, MS. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator grew 0.7%.

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Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2016, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 84.5 in Tate County, MS. From 2014 to 2016, the indicator grew 5.25 per 100,000 population.

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Health

87.5% of the population of Tate County, MS has health coverage, with 44.2% on employee plans, 21% on Medicaid, 12.1% on Medicare, 8.53% on non-group plans, and 1.6% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Tate County, MS see 4,033 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.08% decrease from the previous year (4,077 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2572 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 2830 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

4,033 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Tate County, MS

Primary care physicians in Tate County, MS see an average of 4,033 patients per year. This represents a 1.08% decrease from the previous year (4,077 patients).

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

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.6% under 18 years, 21.1% between 18 and 34 years, 37.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

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Uninsured People

12.5%
Uninsured
44.2%
Employer Coverage
21%
Medicaid
12.1%
Medicare
8.53%
Non-Group
1.6%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Tate County, MS declined by 2.81% from 12.9% to 12.5%.

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

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Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2024, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 82 in Tate County, MS.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2024, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 40.1% in Tate County, MS.

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Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2024, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 14.4% in Tate County, MS.

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