South Delta Region PUMA, MS

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2021 Population

116,399

0.403% 1-year growth

US Senator

Roger Wicker

Republican Party

US Senator

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

37.1

0.542% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

31.4%

1.55% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$33,646

5.79% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$86,600

3.1% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

38,073

0.314% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, South Delta Region PUMA, MS had a population of 116k people with a median age of 37.1 and a median household income of $33,646. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of South Delta Region PUMA, MS grew from 115,932 to 116,399, a 0.403% increase and its median household income grew from $31,804 to $33,646, a 5.79% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in South Delta Region PUMA, MS are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (70.8%), White (Non-Hispanic) (25.7%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.21%), Other (Hispanic) (0.936%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.56%).

2.21% of the households in South Delta Region 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.

99.4% of the residents in South Delta Region PUMA, MS are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in South Delta Region PUMA, MS are Delta State University (939 degrees awarded in 2021), Mississippi Delta Community College (494 degrees), and Goshen School of Cosmetology (11 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in South Delta Region PUMA, MS was $86,600, and the homeownership rate was 56.9%.

Most people in South Delta Region PUMA, MS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.8 minutes. The average car ownership in South Delta Region PUMA, MS was 2 cars per household.

South Delta Region PUMA, MS borders St. Francis, Poinsett, Phillips, Cross, Lee & Monroe Counties PUMA, AR, Southeast Arkansas PUMA, AR, Northeast Louisiana PUMA, LA, Panola, Tate, Coahoma, Tallahatchie, Tunica & Quitman Counties PUMA, MS, North Central Region PUMA, MS, Madison & Yazoo Counties PUMA, MS, and Hinds (West), Warren & Copiah CountiesVicksburg City PUMA, MS.

United States Mississippi

Population & Diversity

South Delta Region PUMA, MS is home to a population of 116k people, from which 99.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.05% of South Delta Region PUMA, MS residents were born outside of the country (1.23k people).

In 2021, there were 2.76 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (82.4k people) in South Delta Region PUMA, MS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 29.9k White (Non-Hispanic) and 1.41k 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 Delta Region PUMA, MS are Spanish (1,644 households), Hindi (200 households), and Russian (103 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

59,894

Women

51.5%

56,479

Men

48.5%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 116,373 inhabitants, with 48.5% men, and 51.5% women.

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

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Citizenship

99.4%

2021 Citizenship

99.4%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.4% of South Delta Region PUMA, MS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in South Delta Region PUMA, MS was 99.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in South Delta Region PUMA, MS

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
82.4k ± 333
White (Non-Hispanic)
29.9k ± 389
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.41k ± 441

1.48%

Hispanic Population

1.72k people

1.48% of the people in South Delta Region PUMA, MS are hispanic (1.72k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in South Delta Region PUMA, MS as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
461 ± 526 people
Spain
151 ± 301 people
China
66 ± 199 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South Delta Region PUMA, MS was Mexico, the natal country of 461 South Delta Region PUMA, MS residents, followed by Spain with 151 and China with 66.

Foreign-Born Population

1.05%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

1.23k people

1.1%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

1.27k people

As of 2021, 1.05% of South Delta Region PUMA, MS residents (1.23k 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 South Delta Region PUMA, MS was 1.1%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
1,644 households (1.51%)
Hindi
200 households (0.183%)
Russian
103 households (0.0945%)

2.21% of the households in South Delta Region 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 South Delta Region PUMA, MS was Spanish. 1.51% of the households in South Delta Region 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

Vietnam
1,066 ± 186
Gulf War (1990s)
825 ± 194
Gulf War (2001-)
727 ± 176

South Delta Region PUMA, MS has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.29 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of South Delta Region PUMA, MS employs 38.1k people. The largest industries in South Delta Region PUMA, MS are Elementary & secondary schools (3,396 people), Restaurants & Food Services (2,304 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,036 people), and the highest paying industries are Offices of physicians ($179,148), Agencies, brokerages, and other insurance related activities ($176,522), and Services incidental to transportation ($137,889).

Males in South Delta Region PUMA, MS have an average income that is 1.42 times higher than the average income of females, which is $37,813. The income inequality in South Delta Region PUMA, MS (measured using the Gini index) is 0.467, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

20,384

Women

53.4%

17,809

Men

46.6%

The workforce of South Delta Region PUMA, MS in 2020 was 38,193 people, with 53.4% woman, and 46.6% men.

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

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Occupations

38.1k

2021 Value

−0.314%

1 Year decline

± −0.314%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in South Delta Region PUMA, MS declined at a rate of −0.314%, from 38.2k employees to 38.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in South Delta Region PUMA, MS, are Cashiers (1,573 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (1,378 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,255 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of South Delta Region PUMA, MS.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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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

38.1k

2021 Value

−0.314%

1 Year decline

± −0.314%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in South Delta Region PUMA, MS declined at a rate of −0.314%, from 38.2k employees to 38.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in South Delta Region PUMA, MS, are Elementary & secondary schools (3,396 people), Restaurants & Food Services (2,304 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,036 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of South Delta Region PUMA, MS, though some of these residents may live in South Delta Region PUMA, MS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$33,308

Median earning men ± $1,604

$25,416

Median earning women ± $1,207

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($56,766), Information ($46,579), and Manufacturing ($43,604).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($46,635), Public Administration ($33,697), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($31,016).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

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 Trade

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

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.

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.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Mississippi trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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

Alabama
$24.4B
Louisiana
$10.7B
Tennessee
$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).

Civics

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.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for South Delta Region PUMA, MS. Showing the available data for Mississippi.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (57.6%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.1%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.611%)
Libertarian Party

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%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Mississippi for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

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 2021, universities in South Delta Region PUMA, MS awarded 1,445 degrees. The student population of South Delta Region PUMA, MS in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,780 male students and 3,151 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in South Delta Region PUMA, MS are White (679 and 48.6%), followed by Black or African American (616 and 44.1%), Hispanic or Latino (63 and 4.51%), and Unknown (21 and 1.5%).

The largest universities in South Delta Region PUMA, MS by number of degrees awarded are Delta State University (939 and 65%), Mississippi Delta Community College (494 and 34.2%), and Goshen School of Cosmetology (11 and 0.761%).

The most popular majors in South Delta Region PUMA, MS are General Studies (159 and 11%), Elementary Education & Teaching (135 and 9.34%), and General Business Administration & Management (113 and 7.82%).

The median tuition cost in South Delta Region PUMA, MS for a public four year colleges is $8,190 for in-state students and $8,190 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in South Delta Region PUMA, MS, the percentage of applicants admitted was 99.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 29.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 4,931 (36.1% men and 63.9% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 4,931 students enrolled in South Delta Region PUMA, MS, 36.1% men and 63.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 2,438 records, of which 67.6% were women and 32.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Physical Education Teaching & Coaching
85 degree-majors awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
73 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
45 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in South Delta Region PUMA, MS was Physical Education Teaching & Coaching with 85 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in South Delta Region PUMA, MS according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Delta State University
939 degrees awarded
Mississippi Delta Community College
494 degrees awarded
Goshen School of Cosmetology
11 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Delta State University with 939 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 559 men were awarded degrees from institutions in South Delta Region PUMA, MS, which is 0.631 times less than the 886 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 679 degrees mean that there were 1.1 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 616 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.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($8,190) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($170) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,500) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 1.16% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.18% 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 Delta Region PUMA, MS in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (27.2k), Secondary Education (19.9k), and Some college (18.7k).

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 Delta Region PUMA, MS was $86,600 in 2021, which is 0.354 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $84,000 to $86,600, a 3.1% increase. The homeownership rate in South Delta Region PUMA, MS is 56.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in South Delta Region PUMA, MS have an average commute time of 19.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in South Delta Region PUMA, MS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in South Delta Region PUMA, MS is $33,646. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in South Delta Region 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.

Housing

Property

$86,600

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,307

$23,698

Median Property Taxes

±$997

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

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

Rent vs Own

56.9%

Homeownership

2021

62.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 56.9% of the housing units in South Delta Region PUMA, MS were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 55.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in South Delta Region 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 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in South Delta Region 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 South Delta Region 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.

$33,646

Median Household Income

± $1,382

41.7k

Number of Households

± 1,348

In 2021, the median household income of the 41.7k households in South Delta Region PUMA, MS grew to $33,646 from the previous year's value of $31,804.

The following chart displays the households in South Delta Region 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 < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

0.467

2021 Wage GINI in South Delta Region PUMA, MS

0.455

2020 Wage GINI in South Delta Region PUMA, MS

In 2021, the income inequality in South Delta Region PUMA, MS was 0.467 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.48% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for South Delta Region PUMA, MS was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in South Delta Region PUMA, MS in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (84.3%)
Carpooled (9.51%)
Worked At Home (2.48%)

In 2021, 84.3% of workers in South Delta Region PUMA, MS drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.51%) and those who worked at home (2.48%).

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

19.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in South Delta Region PUMA, MS have a shorter commute time (19.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.16% of the workforce in South Delta Region PUMA, MS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

31.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in South Delta Region PUMA, MS (34.4k out of 110k 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 6 - 11 and then Females 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in South Delta Region 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

85.4% of the population of South Delta Region PUMA, MS has health coverage, with 27.4% on employee plans, 34.7% on Medicaid, 11.3% on Medicare, 10.7% on non-group plans, and 1.35% 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.

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 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.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.4% under 18 years, 20.5% between 18 and 34 years, 36.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.2% were men and 54.8% were women.

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

Uninsured People

14.6%

Uninsured

27.4%

Employer Coverage

34.7%

Medicaid

11.3%

Medicare

10.7%

Non-Group

1.35%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in South Delta Region PUMA, MS declined by 0.332% from 14.6% to 14.6%.

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