Jackson City (East & Central) PUMA, MS

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2021 Population

115,008

4.45% 1-year decline

US Senator

Roger Wicker

Republican Party

US Senator

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

33.6

0.299% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

26.3%

4.93% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$39,101

1.17% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$93,000

2021 Employed Population

47,151

4.76% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Jackson City (East & Central) PUMA, MS had a population of 115k people with a median age of 33.6 and a median household income of $39,101. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Jackson City (East & Central) PUMA, MS declined from 120,369 to 115,008, a −4.45% decrease and its median household income grew from $38,648 to $39,101, a 1.17% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Jackson City (East & Central) PUMA, MS are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (79.5%), White (Non-Hispanic) (17.6%), White (Hispanic) (0.603%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (0.594%), and Other (Hispanic) (0.43%).

2.76% of the households in Jackson City (East & Central) 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% of the residents in Jackson City (East & Central) PUMA, MS are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Central Region--Jackson City (East & Central) PUMA, MS are Belhaven University (1,741 degrees awarded in 2021), Jackson State University (1,487 degrees), and Millsaps College (214 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Jackson City (East & Central) PUMA, MS was $93,000, and the homeownership rate was 44.9%.

Most people in Jackson City (East & Central) PUMA, MS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Jackson City (East & Central) PUMA, MS was 2 cars per household.

Jackson City (East & Central) PUMA, MS borders Jackson (West & South) & Clinton (South & East) Cities PUMA, MS and Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS.

United States Mississippi

Population & Diversity

Jackson City (East & Central) PUMA, MS is home to a population of 115k people, from which 99% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.52% of Jackson City (East & Central) PUMA, MS residents were born outside of the country (1.75k people).

In 2021, there were 4.52 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (91.4k people) in Jackson City (East & Central) PUMA, MS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 20.2k White (Non-Hispanic) and 693 White (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 City (East & Central) PUMA, MS are Spanish (2,000 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (145 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (103 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

62,988

Women

54.7%

52,200

Men

45.3%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 115,188 inhabitants, with 45.3% men, and 54.7% women.

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Citizenship

99%

2021 Citizenship

99.2%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99% of Jackson City (East & Central) 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 City (East & Central) PUMA, MS was 99.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Jackson City (East & Central) PUMA, MS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Jackson City (East & Central) PUMA, MS

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
91.4k ± 2.07k
White (Non-Hispanic)
20.2k ± 841
White (Hispanic)
693 ± 327

1.78%

Hispanic Population

2.05k people

1.78% of the people in Jackson City (East & Central) PUMA, MS are hispanic (2.05k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Jackson City (East & Central) PUMA, MS as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
346 ± 456 people
Honduras
265 ± 399 people
Philippines
135 ± 285 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Jackson City (East & Central) PUMA, MS was Mexico, the natal country of 346 Jackson City (East & Central) PUMA, MS residents, followed by Honduras with 265 and Philippines with 135.

Foreign-Born Population

1.52%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

1.75k people

1.24%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

1.5k people

As of 2021, 1.52% of Jackson City (East & Central) PUMA, MS residents (1.75k 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 City (East & Central) PUMA, MS was 1.24%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Jackson City (East & Central) PUMA, MS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
2,000 households (1.87%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
145 households (0.135%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
103 households (0.0962%)

2.76% of the households in Jackson City (East & Central) 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 City (East & Central) PUMA, MS was Spanish. 1.87% of the households in Jackson City (East & Central) 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
1,181 ± 233
Gulf War (2001-)
747 ± 193
Gulf War (1990s)
692 ± 198

Jackson City (East & Central) PUMA, MS has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.58 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Jackson City (East & Central) PUMA, MS employs 47.2k people. The largest industries in Jackson City (East & Central) PUMA, MS are Restaurants & Food Services (5,379 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,353 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,909 people), and the highest paying industries are Legal services ($118,879), Offices of physicians ($103,747), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($100,473).

Males in Jackson City (East & Central) PUMA, MS have an average income that is 1.4 times higher than the average income of females, which is $37,446. The income inequality in Jackson City (East & Central) PUMA, MS (measured using the Gini index) is 0.456, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

26,743

Women

54%

22,767

Men

46%

The workforce of Jackson City (East & Central) PUMA, MS in 2020 was 49,510 people, with 54% woman, and 46% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Jackson City (East & Central) PUMA, MS.

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Occupations

47.2k

2021 Value

−4.76%

1 Year decline

± −4.76%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Jackson City (East & Central) PUMA, MS declined at a rate of −4.76%, from 49.5k employees to 47.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Jackson City (East & Central) PUMA, MS, are Cooks (1,980 people), Cashiers (1,605 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,408 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Jackson City (East & Central) 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

47.2k

2021 Value

−4.76%

1 Year decline

± −4.76%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Jackson City (East & Central) PUMA, MS declined at a rate of −4.76%, from 49.5k employees to 47.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Jackson City (East & Central) PUMA, MS, are Restaurants & Food Services (5,379 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,353 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,909 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Jackson City (East & Central) PUMA, MS, though some of these residents may live in Jackson City (East & Central) PUMA, MS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$32,435

Median earning men ± $1,659

$26,009

Median earning women ± $1,087

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Other Services Except Public Administration ($50,174), Public Administration ($48,597), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($45,643).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Information ($41,593), Public Administration ($38,221), and Wholesale Trade ($36,250).

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

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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 Jackson City (East & Central) PUMA, MS awarded 3,602 degrees. The student population of Jackson City (East & Central) PUMA, MS in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 4,046 male students and 8,728 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Jackson City (East & Central) PUMA, MS are Black or African American (2,174 and 61.6%), followed by Unknown (645 and 18.3%), White (555 and 15.7%), and Hispanic or Latino (63 and 1.78%).

The largest universities in Jackson City (East & Central) PUMA, MS by number of degrees awarded are Belhaven University (1,741 and 48.3%), Jackson State University (1,487 and 41.3%), and Millsaps College (214 and 5.94%).

The most popular majors in Central Region--Jackson City (East & Central) PUMA, MS are General Business Administration & Management (982 and 27.3%), General Education (200 and 5.55%), and General Biological Sciences (159 and 4.41%).

The median tuition costs in Central Region--Jackson City (East & Central) PUMA, MS are $27,450 for private four year colleges, and $8,270 and $8,270 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Jackson City (East & Central) PUMA, MS, the percentage of applicants admitted was 63.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 16.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 12,774 (31.7% men and 68.3% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 12,774 students enrolled in Jackson City (East & Central) PUMA, MS, 31.7% men and 68.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 9,487 records, of which 71.4% were women and 28.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Biological Sciences
146 degrees awarded
Social Work
78 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
345 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Central Region--Jackson City (East & Central) PUMA, MS was General Biological Sciences with 146 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Central Region--Jackson City (East & Central) PUMA, MS according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Belhaven University
1,741 degrees awarded
Jackson State University
1,487 degrees awarded
Millsaps College
214 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Belhaven University with 1,741 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,061 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Jackson City (East & Central) PUMA, MS, which is 0.418 times less than the 2,541 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 2,174 degrees mean that there were 3.37 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 645 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

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($27,450) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,598) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,400) 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, 1.37% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.789% 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 Jackson City (East & Central) PUMA, MS in 2021 were Some college (24.7k), High School or Equivalent (22.5k), and Secondary Education (14.9k).

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 Jackson City (East & Central) PUMA, MS was $93,000 in 2021, which is 0.38 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $93,000 to $93,000, a 0% change. The homeownership rate in Jackson City (East & Central) PUMA, MS is 44.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Jackson City (East & Central) PUMA, MS have an average commute time of 19.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Jackson City (East & Central) PUMA, MS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Jackson City (East & Central) PUMA, MS is $39,101. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Jackson City (East & Central) 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

$93,000

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,984

$21,012

Median Property Taxes

±$1,164

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 City (East & Central) PUMA, MS the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Jackson City (East & Central) PUMA, MS compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

44.9%

Homeownership

2021

65.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 44.9% of the housing units in Jackson City (East & Central) PUMA, MS were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 46%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Jackson City (East & Central) 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 Jackson City (East & Central) 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 City (East & Central) 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.

$39,101

Median Household Income

± $1,419

46.8k

Number of Households

± 1,893

In 2021, the median household income of the 46.8k households in Jackson City (East & Central) PUMA, MS grew to $39,101 from the previous year's value of $38,648.

The following chart displays the households in Jackson City (East & Central) 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

0.456

2021 Wage GINI in Jackson City (East & Central) PUMA, MS

0.46

2020 Wage GINI in Jackson City (East & Central) PUMA, MS

In 2021, the income inequality in Jackson City (East & Central) PUMA, MS was 0.456 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.01% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Jackson City (East & Central) PUMA, MS was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Jackson City (East & Central) PUMA, MS in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Jackson City (East & Central) PUMA, MS across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (78.3%)
Carpooled (13.6%)
Worked At Home (4.99%)

In 2021, 78.3% of workers in Jackson City (East & Central) PUMA, MS drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13.6%) and those who worked at home (4.99%).

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

19.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Jackson City (East & Central) PUMA, MS have a shorter commute time (19.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 0.772% of the workforce in Jackson City (East & Central) PUMA, MS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Jackson City (East & Central) 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 Jackson City (East & Central) PUMA, MS distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Jackson City (East & Central) PUMA, MS have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

26.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Jackson City (East & Central) PUMA, MS (29k 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 Females 18 - 24 and then Females 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Jackson City (East & Central) 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

84.1% of the population of Jackson City (East & Central) PUMA, MS has health coverage, with 34.3% on employee plans, 28.3% on Medicaid, 9.32% on Medicare, 11.1% on non-group plans, and 1.08% 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 25.2% under 18 years, 26.8% between 18 and 34 years, 34.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 44.2% were men and 55.8% were women.

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

Uninsured People

15.9%

Uninsured

34.3%

Employer Coverage

28.3%

Medicaid

9.32%

Medicare

11.1%

Non-Group

1.08%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Jackson City (East & Central) PUMA, MS grew by 1.25% from 15.7% to 15.9%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Jackson City (East & Central) PUMA, MS changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.