Mississippi
3.0 million people live in Mississippi. Its population shrank 0.2% since 2020, one of 7 places that lost residents. The typical household earns $59,346 a year, 30% below the national median, and the median home is worth $192,700, 48% below the U.S. median.
- Population
- 3.0 million
- 17th lowest of 51
- Median household income
- $59,346
- 30% lower than the U.S. ($84,780)
- Median home value
- $192,700
- 48% lower than the U.S. ($371,100)
- Poverty rate
- 18.0%
- 6.2 points above the U.S. (11.8%)
Economy
Compare all statesMedian household income
$59,346 per year
30% lower than the U.S. ($84,780). Lowest of 51.
Half of households earn more than this, half earn less. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Income per person
$33,291 per year
29% lower than the U.S. ($47,171). Lowest of 51.
Total income divided by every resident, children included. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Poverty rate
18.0%
6.2 points above the U.S. (11.8%). 2nd highest of 51.
Share of people living below the federal poverty line. 2025.
Average commute
26.6 min one way
3% lower than the U.S. (27.4 min). 20th highest of 51.
Average travel time to work for workers 16 and older. 2025.
Housing
Compare all statesMedian home value
$192,700
48% lower than the U.S. ($371,100). 2nd lowest of 51.
For homes lived in by their owners. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Median rent
$1,033 per month
34% lower than the U.S. ($1,557). 3rd lowest of 51.
Gross rent: contract rent plus utilities. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Homeownership rate
71.6%
6.3 points above the U.S. (65.3%). 9th highest of 51.
Share of occupied homes lived in by their owners. 2025.
People
Compare all statesPopulation
2,954,160
0.86% of the U.S. total. 17th lowest of 51.
Estimated number of residents. July 1, 2025.
Population change since 2020
−0.2%
3.3 points below the U.S. (+3.1%). 7th lowest of 51.
Growth since the 2020 census. April 2020 to July 2025.
Under 18
22.3%
1.2 points above the U.S. (21.1%). 13th highest of 51.
Share of residents younger than 18. Latest available.
65 and older
19.3%
0.4 points above the U.S. (18.9%). 25th highest of 51.
Share of residents 65 or older. Latest available.
Born abroad
3.0%
11.7 points below the U.S. (14.7%). 3rd lowest of 51.
Share of residents born outside the United States. 2025.
Race and ethnicity
White largest group
White residents are the largest group in Mississippi, at 54.7%. Nationwide they are 56.1%.
White, Black, Asian and Other exclude Hispanics, who can be of any race. Other covers all remaining non-Hispanic residents, such as American Indian, Alaska Native, Pacific Islander and multiracial people. July 1, 2025.
- White 54.7% U.S. 56.1%
- Black 36.2% U.S. 12.3%
- Asian 1.3% U.S. 6.6%
- Other 3.1% U.S. 4.5%
- Hispanic 4.6% U.S. 20.5%
Education
Compare all statesBachelor's degree or higher
26.9%
10.5 points below the U.S. (37.4%). 2nd lowest of 51.
Share of adults 25 and older. 2025.
Health
Compare all statesWithout health insurance
12.6%
2.4 points above the U.S. (10.2%). 11th highest of 51.
Share of people under 65 with no health coverage. 2025.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (American Community Survey 2020–2024, Population Estimates Vintage 2025, QuickFacts, county population estimates by race and Hispanic origin CC-EST2025). How we use this data.