Jackson County PUMA, MS

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2021 Population
142,993
0.0847% 1-year growth
US Senator
Roger Wicker
Republican Party
US Senator
Cindy Hyde-Smith
Republican Party
2021 Median Age
39
0.257% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
15.2%
1.69% 1-year decrease
2021 Median Household Income
$55,107
2.57% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$146,500
2.45% 1-year growth

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In 2021, Jackson County PUMA, MS had a population of 143k people with a median age of 39 and a median household income of $55,107. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Jackson County PUMA, MS grew from 142,872 to 142,993, a 0.0847% increase and its median household income grew from $53,726 to $55,107, a 2.57% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Jackson County PUMA, MS are White (Non-Hispanic) (67.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (20.6%), Other (Hispanic) (2.8%), White (Hispanic) (2.76%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.32%).

6.51% of the households in 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 Jackson County PUMA, MS are U.S. citizens.

In 2021, the median property value in Jackson County PUMA, MS was $146,500, and the homeownership rate was 72.1%.

Most people in Jackson County PUMA, MS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Jackson County PUMA, MS was 2 cars per household.

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Jackson County PUMA, MS is home to a population of 143k people, from which 98.7% are citizens. As of 2021, 3.4% of Jackson County PUMA, MS residents were born outside of the country (4.86k people).

In 2021, there were 3.25 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (96k people) in Jackson County PUMA, MS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 29.5k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Jackson County PUMA, MS are Spanish (5,815 households), Vietnamese (1,357 households), and Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (413 households).

Citizenship

98.7%
2021 Citizenship
98.7%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.7% of Jackson County PUMA, MS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Jackson County PUMA, MS was 98.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Jackson County PUMA, MS
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    96k ± 194
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    29.5k ± 751
  3. Other (Hispanic)
    4k ± 903
6.93%
Hispanic Population
9.91k people

In 2021, there were 3.25 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (96k people) in Jackson County PUMA, MS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 29.5k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

6.93% of the people in Jackson County PUMA, MS are hispanic (9.91k people).

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Foreign-Born Population

3.4%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
4.86k people
3.4%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
4.86k people

As of 2021, 3.4% of Jackson County PUMA, MS residents (4.86k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Jackson County PUMA, MS was 3.4%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    5,815 households (4.31%)
  2. Vietnamese
    1,357 households (1.01%)
  3. Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
    413 households (0.306%)

6.51% of the households in 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 21.7%. 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 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Jackson County PUMA, MS was Spanish. 4.31% of the households in Jackson County PUMA, MS reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    3,224 ± 460
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    2,696 ± 458
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    2,369 ± 486

Jackson County PUMA, MS has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.2 times greater than any other conflict.

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The economy of Jackson County PUMA, MS employs 59.7k people. The largest industries in Jackson County PUMA, MS are Ship & boat building (6,379 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,095 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,986 people), and the highest paying industries are Petroleum refining ($114,965), U. S. Air Force ($98,156), and Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($87,948).

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
27,670
Women
46.5%
31,840
Men
53.5%

The workforce of Jackson County PUMA, MS in 2020 was 59,510 people, with 46.5% woman, and 53.5% men.

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Occupations

59.7k
2021 Value
0.313%
1 Year growth
± 0.313%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Jackson County PUMA, MS grew at a rate of 0.313%, from 59.5k employees to 59.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Jackson County PUMA, MS, are Cashiers (1,827 people), Registered nurses (1,500 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,484 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Jackson County PUMA, MS.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

59.7k
2021 Value
0.313%
1 Year growth
± 0.313%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Jackson County PUMA, MS grew at a rate of 0.313%, from 59.5k employees to 59.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Jackson County PUMA, MS, are Ship & boat building (6,379 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,095 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,986 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Jackson County PUMA, MS, though some of these residents may live in Jackson County 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

$44,954
Median earning men ± $2,750
$30,111
Median earning women ± $1,666

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($78,109), Manufacturing ($57,196), and Public Administration ($55,529).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($77,602), Manufacturing ($46,395), and Information ($44,773).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Mississippi. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Mississippi to other states, or from other states to Mississippi.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $30.9B
  2. $28.9B
  3. $11.2B

In 2020, the top outbound Mississippi product (by dollars) was Pharmaceuticals with $30.9B, followed by Coal-n.e.c. ($28.9B) and Electronics ($11.2B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Mississippi products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$180B
2020 Value in Mississippi
$374B
Projected 2050 Value in Mississippi
108% growth

In 2020, total outbound Mississippi trade was $180B. This is expected to increase 108% to $374B by 2050.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Mississippi to other states, or from other states to Mississippi.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $24.4B
  2. $10.7B
  3. $10.7B

In 2020, the top outbound Mississippi domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Alabama with $24.4B, followed by Louisiana with $10.7B and Tennessee and $10.7B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Mississippi shares with each state (excluding itself).

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Mississippi went to Donald J. Trump with 57.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.1%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.611%).

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.

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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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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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 1.12% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.677% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Jackson County PUMA, MS in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (32.2k), Some college (27.7k), and Secondary Education (18k).

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The median property value in Jackson County PUMA, MS was $146,500 in 2021, which is 0.598 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $143,000 to $146,500, a 2.45% increase. The homeownership rate in Jackson County PUMA, MS is 72.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Jackson County PUMA, MS have an average commute time of 25.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Jackson County PUMA, MS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Jackson County PUMA, MS is $55,107. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Jackson County PUMA, MS was DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS with a value of $73,460, followed by Madison & Yazoo Counties PUMA, MS and Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS, with respective values of $71,565 and $68,405.

Property

$146,500
Median Property Value 2021
±$4,881
$39,050
Median Property Taxes
±$1,735

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

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Rent vs Own

72.1%
Homeownership
2021
69%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 72.1% of the housing units in Jackson County PUMA, MS were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 71.6%.

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Income by Location

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In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Jackson County PUMA, MS was DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS with a value of $73,460, followed by Madison & Yazoo Counties PUMA, MS and Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS, with respective values of $71,565 and $68,405.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Jackson County PUMA, 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.
$55,107
Median Household Income
± $2,773
54.2k
Number of Households
± 2,170

In 2021, the median household income of the 54.2k households in Jackson County PUMA, MS grew to $55,107 from the previous year's value of $53,726.

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Wage Distribution

0.42
2021 Wage GINI in Jackson County PUMA, MS
0.417
2020 Wage GINI in Jackson County PUMA, MS

In 2021, the income inequality in Jackson County PUMA, MS was 0.42 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.848% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Jackson County PUMA, MS was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Jackson County PUMA, MS in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (85.7%)
  2. Carpooled (8.72%)
  3. Worked At Home (3.85%)

In 2021, 85.7% of workers in Jackson County PUMA, MS drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.72%) and those who worked at home (3.85%).

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

25.7 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Jackson County PUMA, MS have a shorter commute time (25.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.15% of the workforce in Jackson County PUMA, MS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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Poverty & Diversity

15.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Jackson County PUMA, MS (21.5k out of 142k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in 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.

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86.7% of the population of Jackson County PUMA, MS has health coverage, with 43.1% on employee plans, 14.1% on Medicaid, 11.9% on Medicare, 13% on non-group plans, and 4.61% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Mississippi see 1860 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.59% decrease from the previous year (1890 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2031 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 543 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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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 1.59% decrease from the previous year (1,890 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.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25% under 18 years, 19% between 18 and 34 years, 39.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

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Uninsured People

13.3%
Uninsured
43.1%
Employer Coverage
14.1%
Medicaid
11.9%
Medicare
13%
Non-Group
4.61%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Jackson County PUMA, MS grew by 4.33% from 12.7% to 13.3%.

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