Wesson, MS

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2021 Population
2,224
US Senator
Roger Wicker
Republican Party
US Senator
Cindy Hyde-Smith
Republican Party
2021 Median Age
21
2.78% 1-year decrease
2021 Poverty Rate
28.9%
4.79% 1-year increase
2021 Median Household Income
$42,200
4.54% 1-year decline
2021 Median Property Value
$122,900
9.57% 1-year decline
2021 Employed Population
679
9.1% 1-year decline

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In 2021, Wesson, MS had a population of 2.22k people with a median age of 21 and a median household income of $42,200. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Wesson, MS stayed from 2,224 to 2,224, a 0% change and its median household income declined from $44,205 to $42,200, a −4.54% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Wesson, MS are White (Non-Hispanic) (75.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (17.6%), Other (Non-Hispanic) (2.88%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.43%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (0.54%).

None of the households in Wesson, 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.

98.4% of the residents in Wesson, MS are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Wesson, MS are Copiah-Lincoln Community College (701 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Wesson, MS was $122,900, and the homeownership rate was 64.5%.

Most people in Wesson, MS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Wesson, MS was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Wesson, MS is home to a population of 2.22k people, from which 98.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.83% of Wesson, MS residents were born outside of the country (63 people).

In 2021, there were 4.31 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.69k people) in Wesson, MS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 391 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 64 Other (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

98.4%
2021 Citizenship
97.5%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.4% of Wesson, MS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Wesson, MS was 97.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Wesson, MS
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    1.69k ± 338
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    391 ± 135
  3. Other (Non-Hispanic)
    64 ± 88
1.35%
Hispanic Population
30 people

In 2021, there were 4.31 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.69k people) in Wesson, MS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 391 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 64 Other (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

1.35% of the people in Wesson, MS are hispanic (30 people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    17,687 ± 3,255 people
  2. India
    5,172 ± 1,764 people
  3. Vietnam
    4,317 ± 1,612 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Mississippi was Mexico, the natal country of 17,687 Mississippi residents, followed by India with 5,172 and Vietnam with 4,317.

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Foreign-Born Population

2.83%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
63 people
3.42%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
76 people

As of 2021, 2.83% of Wesson, MS residents (63 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 Wesson, MS was 3.42%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (1990s)
    29 ± 25
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    9 ± 22
  3. Vietnam
    3 ± 21

Wesson, MS has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (1990s), 3.22 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Wesson, MS employs 679 people. The largest industries in Wesson, MS are Retail Trade (120 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (99 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (91 people), and the highest paying industries are Manufacturing ($79,375), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($56,250), and Finance & Insurance ($56,250).

Males in Mississippi have an average income that is 1.39 times higher than the average income of females, which is $42,883. The income inequality in Mississippi (measured using the Gini index) is 0.45, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

679
2021 Value
± 156
−9.1%
1 Year decline
± 35.9%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Wesson, MS declined at a rate of −9.1%, from 747 employees to 679 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Wesson, MS, are Transportation Occupations (96 people), Sales & Related Occupations (94 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (75 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Wesson, MS.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

679
2021 Value
± 156
−9.1%
1 Year decline
± 35.9%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Wesson, MS declined at a rate of −9.1%, from 747 employees to 679 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Wesson, MS, are Retail Trade (120 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (99 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (91 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Wesson, MS, though some of these residents may live in Wesson, 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

$39,100
Median earning men ± $12,411
$24,583
Median earning women ± $8,961

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($100,313), Manufacturing ($98,438), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($56,250).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($38,958), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($14,219), and Retail Trade ($8,750).

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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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In 2021, universities in Wesson, MS awarded 701 degrees. The student population of Wesson, MS in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,095 male students and 1,742 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Wesson, MS are White (375 and 53.5%), followed by Black or African American (283 and 40.4%), Unknown (22 and 3.14%), and Hispanic or Latino (13 and 1.85%).

The largest universities in Wesson, MS by number of degrees awarded are Copiah-Lincoln Community College (701 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Wesson, MS are General Biological Sciences (82 and 11.7%), General Business Administration & Management (58 and 8.27%), and Pre-Nursing Studies (53 and 7.56%).

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 2,837 students enrolled in Wesson, MS, 38.6% men and 61.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,560 records, of which 60.7% were women and 39.3% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 53 degree-majors awarded
  2. 82 degree-majors awarded
  3. 58 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Wesson, MS was Pre-Nursing Studies with 53 degrees awarded.

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

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
701 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Copiah-Lincoln Community College with 701 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2021, 259 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Wesson, MS, which is 0.586 times less than the 442 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 375 degrees mean that there were 1.33 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 283 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($3,000) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($380) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,400) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 0.976% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.743% 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 2021 were High School or Equivalent (683k), Some college (549k), and Secondary Education (407k).

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.

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Wesson, MS was $122,900 in 2021, which is 0.502 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $135,900 to $122,900, a 9.57% decrease. The homeownership rate in Wesson, MS is 64.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Wesson, MS have an average commute time of 28.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Wesson, MS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$122,900
Median Property Value 2021
±$43,719
$383
Median Property Taxes
±$87

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

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

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Rent vs Own

64.5%
Homeownership
2021
65%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 64.5% of the housing units in Wesson, MS were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 65.8%.

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Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity
Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 9506
  2. Census Tract 9501

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

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Household Income

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$42,200
Median Household Income
± $9,307
594
Number of Households
± 139

In 2021, the median household income of the 594 households in Wesson, MS declined from $42,200 from the previous year's value of $44,205.

The following chart displays the households in Wesson, 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.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Wesson, MS is from Mississippi.
0.45
2021 Wage GINI in Mississippi
0.45
2020 Wage GINI in Mississippi

In 2021, the income inequality in Mississippi was 0.45 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.159% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more 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.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (85.5%)
  2. Carpooled (6.94%)
  3. Worked At Home (6.03%)

In 2021, 85.5% of workers in Wesson, MS drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (6.94%) and those who worked at home (6.03%).

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

28.1 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Wesson, MS have a longer commute time (28.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 0.482% of the workforce in Wesson, 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 Wesson, MS distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Wesson, MS have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

28.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Wesson, MS (502 out of 1.74k 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 6 - 11, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Wesson, MS is White, followed by Black and Native American.

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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77.1% of the population of Wesson, MS has health coverage, with 30.5% on employee plans, 30% on Medicaid, 5.98% on Medicare, 8.32% on non-group plans, and 2.25% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Copiah County, MS see 3118 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.67% decrease from the previous year (3171 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2793 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1643 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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3,118 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Copiah County, MS

Primary care physicians in Copiah County, MS see an average of 3,118 patients per year. This represents a 1.67% decrease from the previous year (3,171 patients).

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

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 32.4% under 18 years, 33.9% between 18 and 34 years, 23.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 10.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.8% were men and 53.2% were women.

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Uninsured People

22.9%
Uninsured
30.5%
Employer Coverage
30%
Medicaid
5.98%
Medicare
8.32%
Non-Group
2.25%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Wesson, MS grew by 28.2% from 17.9% to 22.9%.

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