Stone County, MS

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2020 Population

18,282

0.0328% 1-year growth

US Senator

Roger Wicker

Republican Party

US Senator

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

39.7

2.58% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

17%

14% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$47,683

4.84% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$124,500

10.4% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

7,458

5.43% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Stone County, MS had a population of 18.3k people with a median age of 39.7 and a median household income of $47,683. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Stone County, MS grew from 18,276 to 18,282, a 0.0328% increase and its median household income grew from $45,483 to $47,683, a 4.84% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Stone County, MS are White (Non-Hispanic) (76.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (17.9%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.42%), White (Hispanic) (1.88%), and American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (0.126%).

None of the households in Stone 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.

99.8% of the residents in Stone County, MS are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Stone County, MS are Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College (3,454 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2020, the median property value in Stone County, MS was $124,500, and the homeownership rate was 76.5%.

Most people in Stone County, MS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 35.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Stone County, MS was 2 cars per household.

Stone County, MS borders Forrest County, MS, George County, MS, Hancock County, MS, Harrison County, MS, Jackson County, MS, Pearl River County, MS, and Perry County, MS.

Population & Diversity

Stone County, MS is home to a population of 18.3k people, from which 99.8% are citizens. As of 2020, 0.695% of Stone County, MS residents were born outside of the country (127 people).

In 2020, there were 4.27 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (14k people) in Stone County, MS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.27k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 626 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.8%

2020 Citizenship

99.7%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 99.8% of Stone County, MS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Stone County, MS was 99.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Stone County, MS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Stone County, MS

White (Non-Hispanic)
14k ± 23
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
3.27k ± 329
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
626 ± 330

2.1%

Hispanic Population

384 people

2.1% of the people in Stone County, MS are hispanic (384 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Stone County, MS as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Mississippi.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
18,827 ± 3,358 people
India
5,246 ± 1,777 people
Vietnam
4,118 ± 1,574 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Mississippi was Mexico, the natal country of 18,827 Mississippi residents, followed by India with 5,246 and Vietnam with 4,118.

Foreign-Born Population

0.695%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

127 people

0.826%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

151 people

As of 2020, 0.695% of Stone County, MS residents (127 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Stone County, MS was 0.826%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (1990s)
439 ± 308
Vietnam
361 ± 146
Gulf War (2001-)
252 ± 133

Stone County, MS has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (1990s), 1.22 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Stone County, MS employs 7.46k people. The largest industries in Stone County, MS are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,097 people), Construction (896 people), and Retail Trade (816 people), and the highest paying industries are Manufacturing ($50,220), Public Administration ($44,592), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($41,055).

Males in Mississippi have an average income that is 1.41 times higher than the average income of females, which is $40,621. The income inequality in Mississippi (measured using the Gini index) is 0.45, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

7.46k

2020 Value

± 785

−5.43%

1 Year decline

± 15.6%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Stone County, MS declined at a rate of −5.43%, from 7.89k employees to 7.46k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Stone County, MS, are Construction & Extraction Occupations (826 people), Sales & Related Occupations (754 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (744 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Stone County, MS.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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

7.46k

2020 Value

± 785

−5.43%

1 Year decline

± 15.6%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Stone County, MS declined at a rate of −5.43%, from 7.89k employees to 7.46k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Stone County, MS, are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,097 people), Construction (896 people), and Retail Trade (816 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Stone County, MS, though some of these residents may live in Stone County, MS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$37,154

Median earning men ± $4,097

$20,444

Median earning women ± $2,747

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Manufacturing ($51,453), Public Administration ($45,417), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($41,211).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($38,971), Manufacturing ($33,750), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($30,179).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Mississippi. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

93
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
88
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
71
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$86.4k
Manufacturing
$32k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$26.3k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

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 $30.5B, followed by Coal-n.e.c. ($25.1B) and Motorized vehicles ($12.3B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Mississippi.

$182B

2020 Value in Mississippi

$374B

Projected 2050 Value in Mississippi

105% growth

In 2020, total outbound Mississippi trade was $182B. This is expected to increase 105% 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
$21.9B
Louisiana
$11.4B
Tennessee
$10.5B

In 2020, the top outbound Mississippi domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Alabama with $21.9B, followed by Louisiana with $11.4B and Tennessee and $10.5B.

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 Stone County, MS went to Donald J. Trump with 75.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (22.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.724%).

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

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (75.7%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (22.9%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.724%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Stone County, MS for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senators 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 Representatives 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 2020, universities in Stone County, MS awarded 3,454 degrees. The student population of Stone County, MS in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 3,338 male students and 5,339 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Stone County, MS are White (2,231 and 64.6%), followed by Black or African American (700 and 20.3%), Hispanic or Latino (197 and 5.7%), and Two or More Races (159 and 4.6%).

The largest universities in Stone County, MS by number of degrees awarded are Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College (3,454 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Stone County, MS are General Studies (703 and 20.4%), Other Industrial Production Technology (324 and 9.38%), and Registered Nursing (200 and 5.79%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2020 there were 8,677 students enrolled in Stone County, MS, 38.5% men and 61.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 4,899 records, of which 61.4% were women and 38.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
703 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
200 degree-majors awarded
Other Industrial Production Technology
105 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Stone County, MS was General Studies with 703 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

3,454 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College with 3,454 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2020, 1,535 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Stone County, MS, which is 0.8 times less than the 1,919 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,231 degrees mean that there were 3.19 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 700 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

Public, 2-year ($3,100) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($650) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($960) 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

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Measure

In 2020, 0.876% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.697% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (691k), Some college (559k), and Secondary Education (417k).

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 Stone County, MS was $124,500 in 2020, which is 0.542 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $112,800 to $124,500, a 10.4% increase. The homeownership rate in Stone County, MS is 76.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Stone County, MS have an average commute time of 35.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Stone County, MS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

In 2021, 15.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Stone County, MS. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator grew 0.65%.

Housing

Property

$124,500

Median Property Value 2020

±$19,740

$4,825

Median Property Taxes

±$641

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

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

Rent vs Own

76.5%

Homeownership

2020

69%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 76.5% of the housing units in Stone County, MS were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 74.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Stone County, MS compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 201

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

The following map shows all of the tracts in Stone County, 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.

$47,683

Median Household Income

± $4,634

6.3k

Number of Households

± 716

In 2020, the median household income of the 6.3k households in Stone County, MS grew to $47,683 from the previous year's value of $45,483.

The following chart displays the households in Stone 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Stone County, MS is from Mississippi.

0.45

2020 Wage GINI in Mississippi

0.445

2019 Wage GINI in Mississippi

In 2020, the income inequality in Mississippi was 0.45 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.17% growth from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Mississippi was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Mississippi in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Mississippi across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (83.2%)
Carpooled (10.5%)
Other (3.7%)

In 2020, 83.2% of workers in Stone County, MS drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.5%) and those who used some unspecified means to get work (3.7%).

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

35.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Stone County, MS have a longer commute time (35.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 8.21% of the workforce in Stone County, MS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Stone County, MS compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Stone County, MS distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Stone County, MS have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2021, 15.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Stone County, MS. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator grew 0.65%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

17% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Stone County, MS (2.97k out of 17.5k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Stone County, MS is White, followed by Black 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.

Children in Poverty

In 2021, 28.7% of the children was living in poverty in Stone County, MS. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator grew 0.2%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children 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.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2021, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 175 in Stone County, MS. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator grew 175 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

87.8% of the population of Stone County, MS has health coverage, with 35% on employee plans, 24.6% on Medicaid, 11.2% on Medicare, 14.5% on non-group plans, and 2.56% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Mississippi was $7,646 in 2014. This is a 3.86% increase from the previous year ($7,362).

Primary care physicians in Stone County, MS see 3743 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.34% increase from the previous year (3622 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 6112 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 4584 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Mississippi. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Mississippi, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

3,743 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Stone County, MS

Primary care physicians in Stone County, MS see an average of 3,743 patients per year. This represents a 3.34% increase from the previous year (3,622 patients).

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

Community Mobility

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

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Mississippi across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.5% under 18 years, 20% between 18 and 34 years, 38.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

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

Uninsured People

12.2%

Uninsured

35%

Employer Coverage

24.6%

Medicaid

11.2%

Medicare

14.5%

Non-Group

2.56%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Stone County, MS declined by 1.35% from 12.3% to 12.2%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2021, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 75.6 in Stone County, MS.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Stone County, MS.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2021, 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 37.4% in Stone County, MS.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Stone County, MS.

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