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Vicksburg, MS

Facts, statistics and data on population, demographics, income, economy, housing and education
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Key Indicators
A quick look at key numbers

Population

20,589
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates

Median Age

38.8
years ∙ half population younger than 38.8, half older

Diversity Index

Low High
42.6%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity

Nativity

1.3%
foreign-born population
98.7%Native
1.3% Foreign-born

Geographic Context

Location, size, and surroundings

About

Vicksburg is a city within Warren County, Mississippi, United States.
Location
City in Warren County, MS, US
Co-ordinates
DEC32.322004° N, 90.881557° W
DMS32° 19′ 19.21″ N, 90° 52′ 53.61″ W

Population Density & area

623.9/sq mi (240.8/km²)
Total Area
35.1 sq mi (90.9 km²)
Land Area
33 sq mi (85.5 km²) · 94.1%
Water Area
2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²) · 5.9%

Demographics & Living

Who lives here, how households are formed, and community composition

Population Composition

Key characteristics of the population

Sex Distribution

47.4% male
Male 47.4%
Female 52.6%
males per 100 females
Vicksburg 90.2
Warren County 92.4
Mississippi 94.2

Nativity

1.3%
foreign-born population
98.7%Native
1.3% Foreign-born
% Foreign-born
Vicksburg 1.3%
Warren County 1.3%
Mississippi 2.4%
Age Distribution
How the population is spread across age groups

Median Age

38.8
years ∙ half population younger than 38.8, half older
Vicksburg
38.8
Warren County
40.8
Mississippi
38.6

Dependency ratio

Low High
73.3
dependents per 100 working-age adults
Vicksburg 73.3
Warren County 73.8
Mississippi 68

AGE DISTRIBUTION

Distribution of age group
Median age
Vicksburg Warren County Mississippi
Age Group
Children (Under 18) 24.6% 23.5% 23.3%
Working age (18-64) 57.7% 57.5% 59.5%
Senior (65+) 17.7% 19% 17.2%
Dependency ratio
Total dependency ratio 73.3 73.8 68
Child dependency ratio 42.6 40.9 39.2
Old-age dependency ratio 30.7 32.9 28.8
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Racial and ethnic makeup and how it compares

Race & Ethnicity

White
23.7%
Black
71.9%
Asian
0.1%
Hispanic
2.3%
Other
2%
Note: White, Black, and Asian refer to individuals belonging to a single race and not of Hispanic origin. Hispanics may be of any race.

Diversity Index

Low High
42.6%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity
Vicksburg 42.6%
Warren County 54.8%
Mississippi 56.1%
Note: The Diversity Index (DI), based on the Blau Index, measures the probability that two randomly selected individuals differ in race and ethnicity. Values range from 0 (no diversity) to 1 (high diversity) and are shown as percentages.

RACIAL & ETHNIC COMPOSITION

Race & Ethnicity
Percentage of Vicksburg population
Vicksburg Warren County Mississippi
Hispanic or Latino 2.3% 2.1% 3.7%
Mexican 1.2% 1.3% 2%
Puerto Rican 0.3% 0.1% 0.3%
Cuban 0% 0.1% 0.1%
Other Hispanic / Latino 0.8% 0.6% 1.3%
Not Hispanic or Latino 97.7% 97.9% 96.3%
One race 95.8% 95.8% 93.3%
White 23.7% 46.4% 55.2%
Black or African American 71.9% 48.6% 36.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.1% 0.1% 0.4%
Asian 0.1% 0.6% 1%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0% 0% 0%
Some Other Race 0% 0% 0.3%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 1.9% 2.1% 3%
Household & Families Composition
Household size, type, and family structure

Household structure

53.6% family
Family 53.6%
Non family 46.4%
% family households
Vicksburg 53.6%
Warren County 61.8%
Mississippi 65.3%

Average household size

2.53
persons per household
Vicksburg
2.53
Warren County
2.53
Mississippi
2.49

Household & Family COMPOSITION

Households
Percentage of Vicksburg population
Vicksburg Warren County Mississippi
Total households 7,942 16,772 1,145,431
Average houshold size 2.53 2.53 2.49
Family households 4,257 10,365 747,604
Average family size 3.57 3.28 3.12
Married couple family 2,105 6,772 498,140
Other families 2,152 3,593 249,464
Male householder 198 613 54,654
Female householder 1,954 2,980 194,810
Non-family households 3,685 6,407 397,827
One-person households 3,016 5,368 346,124
Male householder 1,535 2,687 158,618
Senior (65+) living alone 398 693 50,989
Female householder 1,481 2,681 187,506
Senior (65+) living alone 844 1,586 95,927
Other living arrangements 669 1,039 51,703

Housing Profile

Housing stock, ownership, rentals, and cost burdens

Total housing units

10,478
housing units
Vicksburg 10,478
Warren County 21,566
Mississippi 1,341,114

Occupancy status

75.8% occupied
Occupied 75.8%
Vacant 24.2%
vacancy rate
Vicksburg 24.2%
Warren County 22.2%
Mississippi 14.6%
Housing Characteristics
How the housing supply is structured and used

Types of Housing unit

65.2%
Single family houses
Single family houses
65.2%
Apartments in multi-unit structures
30.3%
Mobile homes
4.4%
Boat, RV, van, etc
0.1%

Median Year Built

1969
Half of houses were built before 1969, and half after.
Historic ∙ 1939 or earlier
14.5%
Postwar & mid-century ∙ 1940 - 1969
39.6%
Late 20th century ∙ 1970 - 1999
37.6%
Modern ∙ 2000 or later
8.4%
Note: Median year built reflects occupied units only; distribution includes all units.

Housing Characteristics

Units, rooms & bedrooms
Physical characteristics of housing units
Vicksburg Warren County Mississippi
Rooms per unit
Median rooms 5.3 5.6 5.7
1–3 rooms 12.8% 8.4% 9.4%
4–6 rooms 60.5% 58.7% 56.6%
7+ rooms 26.7% 32.9% 34%
Bedrooms
No bedroom / studio 3.1% 2.2% 1.6%
1 bedroom 9.7% 5.6% 6.1%
2 bedrooms 30.8% 25.2% 20.8%
3 bedrooms 44.8% 50% 51.6%
4+ bedrooms 11.6% 17% 19.9%
At a glance
Median year built 1969 1979 1987
Total housing units 10,478 21,566 1,341,114
Occupancy Profile
Who is inside and how they use it

Homeownership

55% owners
Renter-occupied 45%
Owner-occupied 55%
homeownership rate
Vicksburg 55%
Warren County 69.9%
Mississippi 70%

Average household size

2.73
Owner-occupied
2.28
Renter-occupied
owner-occupied average size
Vicksburg 2.73
Warren County 2.59
Mississippi 2.55

Housing Characteristics

Occupied unit characteristics
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Vicksburg Warren County Mississippi
Total occupied units 7,942 16,772 1,145,431
Year moved in
2020 or later 19.4% 19.5% 21.6%
2010 to 2019 41.5% 38.7% 37.9%
2000 to 2009 13.7% 15% 17.6%
1999 or earlier 25.5% 26.8% 22.9%
Occupants per room
1.00 or fewer 97.7% 97.6% 97.8%
1.01 to 1.50 0.8% 1.7% 1.6%
1.51 or more 1.5% 0.8% 0.6%
Vehicles availability
No vehicles 11.3% 6% 6.3%
1 vehicle 42% 35.9% 32.1%
2 vehicles 30.8% 36.7% 36.1%
3 or more vehicles 15.9% 21.4% 25.4%
House heating fuel used
Gas 43.6% 36.3% 39.2%
Electricity 54.8% 61.3% 58.9%
Solar 0% 0% 0%
Fuel oil, kerosene etc 0% 0.1% 0.1%
All other fuels 1.3% 1.6% 1%
No fuel used 0.3% 0.6% 0.7%
Selected characteristics
Lacking complete plumbing 0.6% 0.6% 0.5%
Lacking complete kitchen 0.9% 0.9% 0.7%
No telephone service available 1.9% 1.2% 1.2%
Housing Value
What owner-occupied units are worth

Median home value

$125,900
owner-occupied units
Median value(USD)
Vicksburg
$125,900
Warren County
$156,400
Mississippi
$169,800

Housing Cost Burden

34.1%
of homeowners with a mortgage are cost-burdened
% Cost-Burdened Households
Owners with a mortgage
34.1%
Owners without a mortgage
10.6%
Renters
48.5%
Note: Households spending 30% or more of their income on housing costs are considered cost-burdened.

Financial characteristics

Property value and housing costs
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Vicksburg Warren County Mississippi
Property value
Median Value $125,900 $156,400 $169,800
Under $100,000 33.7% 30.5% 29.9%
$100,000 - $200,000 48.3% 30.4% 27.9%
$200,000 - $300,000 9.9% 19.7% 20.3%
$300,000 - $500,000 6.3% 14.8% 16.3%
$500,000 - $1,000,000 1.5% 3.7% 4.6%
$1,000,000 and more 0.3% 0.9% 0.9%
Owner-occupied households
With a mortgage 49.9% 47.8% 49.4%
Without a mortgage 50.1% 52.2% 50.6%
Median monthly owner costs
With a mortgage $1,180 $1,420 $1,394
Without a mortgage $412 $431 $432
Gross rent
Median rent $820 $888 $954

Education Profile

How educated is the community and how education pays off

Adults with a college degree

27.1%
of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher
Vicksburg 27.1%
Warren County 28.8%
Mississippi 25.1%

Adults without a high school diploma

13.7%
of adults (25+) without a high school diploma
Vicksburg 13.7%
Warren County 11.7%
Mississippi 12.8%
School Enrollment
Who is enrolled in school and at what level

School enrollment

5,463
population (age 3+) enrolled in school
Nursery / Preschool
11.4%
K–12
68.5%
College / Undergraduate
15.8%
Graduate / Professional
4.4%

College-going rate (18-24 yr olds)

47.5%
of 18-24-year-olds in college or graduate school
Vicksburg
47.5%
Warren County
36.5%
Mississippi
39.5%

Enrollment & school type

Enrollment levels, college-going rate, and public vs private school split
Population 3+ currently enrolled in a school
Vicksburg Warren County Mississippi
Total enrolled (age 3+) 5,463 10,413 726,919
Nursery / preschool 11.4% 8.6% 5.9%
K–12 68.5% 71.4% 69.3%
Kindergarten 11.8% 7.2% 5%
Elementary: Grades 1–4 18% 21.7% 20.8%
Elementary: Grades 5–8 20% 22.5% 21.7%
High School: Grades 9–12 18.8% 19.9% 21.8%
College or graduate school 20.1% 20% 24.8%
College, undergraduate 15.8% 15.7% 19.9%
Graduate, professional school 4.4% 4.3% 4.9%
College-going rate · 18-24 yr olds 47.5% 36.5% 39.5%
School type
Public school 89.6% 82.6% 83.5%
Private school 10.4% 17.4% 16.5%
Education Attainment by Level & Gender
What is the highest level of education completed among adults

Education attainment

13,927
population 25 years and over
Total adults (25+)
Less than 9th grade
3.7%
9th-12th, no diploma
10%
HS graduate
30.6%
Some college no degree
19.7%
Associates degree
8.8%
Bachelors degree
15.2%
Graduate or professional degree
12%

Attainment by gender

Male vs Female
Adults (25+) · Share within each education level
% male · % female
Less than 9th grade
66.7% · 33.3%
9th-12th, no diploma
40% · 60%
HS graduate
55.1% · 44.9%
Some college no degree
40.4% · 59.6%
Associates degree
29.6% · 70.4%
Bachelors degree
43% · 57%
Graduate or professional degree
43.8% · 56.2%

Educational Attainment Overview

Distribution and key education attainment rates for adults (25+)
Highest credential completed · adults 25+
Vicksburg Warren County Mississippi
Population (25+) 13,927 29,482 1,972,266
Less than 9th grade 3.7% 3.3% 4.3%
9th–12th, no diploma 10% 8.4% 8.5%
High school diploma or GED 30.6% 27.7% 29.9%
Some college, no degree 19.7% 21% 21.2%
Associate's degree 8.8% 10.8% 10.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher 27.1% 28.8% 25.1%
Bachelor's degree 15.2% 16.7% 15.3%
Graduate or professional 12% 12% 9.9%
High School or higher 86.3% 88.3% 87.1%
Earnings by education level
percentage as applicable

Median Earnings

$37,409
Median earnings for adults 25+, by level
Less than HS graduate
$30,967
HS graduate
$24,579
Some college or associates
$31,288
Bachelors degree
$51,614
Graduate or professional degree
$70,757

Poverty Rate

3.1%
for ages 25+, with bachelors degree or higher
Less than HS graduate
38.7%
HS graduate
27.3%
Some college or associates
21%
Bachelors degree or higher
3.1%

Outcomes by Education Level

Earnings and poverty rates across education levels (25+)
Adults 25+
Vicksburg Warren County Mississippi
Median earnings
Population 25+, with earnings $37,409 $44,465 $42,912
Less than high school graduate $30,967 $30,158 $29,259
High school graduate (includes equivalency) $24,579 $28,655 $35,321
Some college or associate's degree $31,288 $40,614 $40,529
Bachelor's degree $51,614 $61,650 $53,681
Graduate or professional degree $70,757 $71,552 $65,353
Poverty rates
Less than high school graduate 38.7% 33.5% 32.8%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 27.3% 21.4% 20%
Some college or associate's degree 21% 12.9% 13.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher 3.1% 3.1% 5.7%

Economy & Employment

Jobs, industries, and workforce at a glance

Labor Force

Who is working, looking for work, and participating in the economy

Adult Population (16+)

16,029
residents 16 years and over
Vicksburg 16,029
Warren County 33,984
Mississippi 2,342,991

Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP)

Low High
52.7%
of residents age 16+ are employed
Vicksburg 52.7%
Warren County 55.4%
Mississippi 53.6%
Note: The Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is currently employed. Higher values indicate a larger proportion of residents holding jobs.
Labor Force Composition
Age and demographic makeup of the labor force

Median Age of Workers (16–64)

40.2
years ∙ half are younger than 40.2, half older
Vicksburg
40.2
Warren County
41.7
Mississippi
39.8
Note: Median worker age is based on adults age 16–64 who worked in the past 12 months.

Male-Female Labor Force Split

47.7% male
Male 47.7%
Female 52.3%
Female Share of Labor Force (%)
Vicksburg 52.3
Warren County 50.7
Mississippi 49.3

Labor force composition

Age and Gender Composition of the Labor Force (16+) in Vicksburg
How the labor force age 16 and over is distributed across age groups and gender.
Vicksburg Warren County Mississippi
Total labor force 9,052 19,870 1,345,405
Age distribution
16 to 19 years 4.8% 4.1% 4.1%
20 to 24 years 6.3% 7.2% 10.3%
25 to 29 years 8% 8.4% 10.7%
30 to 34 years 13.9% 11.4% 11.2%
35 to 44 years 24.5% 22.8% 21.6%
45 to 54 years 19.8% 19.9% 19.9%
55 to 59 years 8.6% 9.7% 8.6%
60 to 64 years 6.4% 8.3% 7.4%
65 to 74 years 7.5% 6.9% 5%
75 years and over 0.3% 1.3% 1%
Gender composition
Male 47.7% 49.3% 50.7%
Female 52.3% 50.7% 49.3%
Labor Force Participation
How much of the working-age population is active in the labor force?

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR)

56.5%
of adults age 16+ are in the labor force
Vicksburg
56.5%
Warren County
58.5%
Mississippi
57.4%
Note: The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.

Participation Gap · Male vs Female

58.6%
of males age 16+ are in the labor force
54.7%
of females age 16+ are in the labor force
Female LFPR (%)
Vicksburg 54.7%
Warren County 56.1%
Mississippi 54.3%
Note: LFPR measures the share of the male or female population age 16+ that is working or looking for work.

AGE & GENDER LFPR

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) in Vicksburg
Share of residents age 16+ working or seeking work, by age group, gender and race
Vicksburg Warren County Mississippi
LFPR by age group
16 to 19 years 42.8% 38.9% 32.5%
20 to 24 years 52.1% 59.7% 69.3%
25 to 29 years 68.9% 65.7% 78.9%
30 to 34 years 90% 88% 80.3%
35 to 44 years 79.9% 86.3% 78.6%
45 to 54 years 73.9% 75.8% 75.8%
55 to 59 years 68.5% 70.9% 65.6%
60 to 64 years 38.5% 53.9% 51%
65 to 74 years 29.2% 27.1% 22.2%
75 years and over 2.3% 8.6% 6.9%
LFPR by gender
Male 58.6% 61.1% 60.8%
Female 54.7% 56.1% 54.3%
LFPR by race, ethnicity
White 47.7% 57.2% 57.1%
Black or African American 59.4% 59% 57%
American Indian and Alaska Native 100% 83.3% 59.6%
Asian 76.2% 76% 63.5%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0% 0% 72.7%
Some Other Race 69.2% 26.2% 63.7%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 61.3% 68.7% 62.1%
Hispanic or Latino 53.8% 48% 64.5%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2. The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.
Labor Force Status
Employment, unemployment, and labor force conditions

Unemployment Rate

5.9%
of the civilian labor force age 16+ is unemployed
Vicksburg
5.9%
Warren County
4.8%
Mississippi
5.8%
Note: Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

UNEMPLOYMENT GAP · MALE VS FEMALE

9.6%
of males age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
2.5%
of females age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
male unemployment rate
Vicksburg 9.6%
Warren County 7.7%
Mississippi 5.6%
Note: Male and female unemployment rates measure the share of each group's civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed and seeking work.

CIVILIAN UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Unemployment Rate in Vicksburg
Share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed, by age group, gender and race
Vicksburg Warren County Mississippi
By age group
16 to 19 years 14% 17.4% 17.2%
20 to 24 years 11.7% 8.5% 10.6%
25 to 29 years 11.7% 9.9% 7.5%
30 to 34 years 10% 7.8% 6.2%
35 to 44 years 0.8% 0.4% 5.2%
45 to 54 years 5.5% 6.3% 3.7%
55 to 59 years 1.4% 0.6% 2.7%
60 to 64 years 12.8% 4.5% 2.2%
65 to 74 years 0% 0% 4.1%
75 years and over 0% 0% 2.5%
By gender
Male 9.6% 7.7% 5.6%
Female 2.5% 2% 5.9%
By race, ethnicity
White 4.2% 4.7% 3.9%
Black or African American 6.6% 5.3% 8.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0% 0% 7.8%
Asian 0% 0% 3.3%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% —% 12%
Some Other Race 0% 0% 5.4%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 4% 1.9% 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0% 0.3% 4.5%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2.Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

Job Market

Where residents work, what types of employers they work for, and how they commute

Total employed population

8,449
employed residents 16 years and over
Employed population
Vicksburg 8,449
Warren County 18,828
Mississippi 1,255,444
Note: Total employed population refers to the civilian employed population age 16 and over, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Full-time employment rate

74%
of employed residents 16 and older
Full-time employment (%)
Vicksburg 74%
Warren County 77%
Mississippi 75%
Note: Total full-time employed population refers to civilians age 16 and over working full time throughout the year, excluding part-time workers.
Industries
The industries that employ Vicksburg, MS workforce and shape the local economy

Top Industry

About 1 in 8 workers
are employed in Health care and social assistance
Top 3 Industries % of total workers
Health care and social assistance 12.4%
Retail trade 10.8%
Educational services 10.4%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Top industry by gender

Male
Construction employs the most men — 13.6% of 3,897 employed male workers
Female
Health care and social assistance employs the most women — 19.9% of 4,552 employed female workers
Note: Percentages reflect the share of employed males or females age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Industries Distribution Table

Employment Distribution by Industries in Vicksburg
Share of employed residents 16 and older · by industry
Vicksburg Warren County Mississippi
Total employed population 8,449 18,828 1,255,444
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture 0.6% 0.4% 1.5%
Mining and logging 0.1% 0.3% 0.7%
Construction 6.6% 10.7% 6.8%
Manufacturing 8.6% 10.2% 13%
Wholesale trade 1.3% 1.7% 2%
Retail trade 10.8% 11.7% 11.4%
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing 4.7% 4.9% 6.1%
Utilities 1.7% 1.7% 1.3%
Information 0% 0.4% 1%
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance 3.5% 3.2% 3.5%
Real estate and leasing 1.3% 1.5% 1.2%
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services 7.1% 7% 3.9%
Corporate management 0% 0% 0%
Administrative and waste services 4.5% 3.6% 3.6%
Education and health services
Educational services 10.4% 9.1% 10.2%
Health care and social assistance 12.4% 13.5% 15.1%
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation 7.6% 4.8% 2%
Accommodation and food services 10% 6.7% 6.7%
Other services 3.1% 4% 4.7%
Government 5.6% 4.6% 5.1%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Type of Employer
Whether residents work for private companies, government agencies, or are self-employed

Employment by employer type

71.5% Private
Government 22.3%
Private Employment 71.5%
Self Employed 6.3%
Private employment (%)
Vicksburg 71.5%
Warren County 68.3%
Mississippi 71.8%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed.

Self-employed workers

6.3%
of the workers are self-employed
Category % of total workers
Incorporated business 1.9%
Unincorporated business 4.4%
Unpaid family workers 0%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of self-employed and unpaid family workers within the civilian employed population age 16+, excluding private-sector and government employees. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not add up.

Type of employer

Employment distribution by employer type in Vicksburg
Share of employed population 16 and older · by class of worker
Vicksburg Warren County Mississippi
Private wage & salary 71.5% 68.3% 71.8%
For-profit company employees 66.9% 63.3% 65.4%
Not-for-profit employees 4.5% 5% 6.4%
Self-employed 6.3% 9% 9.6%
Incorporated business 1.9% 4.4% 3.6%
Unincorporated business 4.4% 4.6% 5.7%
Unpaid family workers 0% 0% 0.3%
Government 22.3% 22.8% 18.5%
Local government 9.5% 6.9% 7.2%
State government 4.1% 3.9% 7.8%
Federal government 8.7% 12% 3.5%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Commute & Job Access
How residents commute to work and how long their daily travel takes

Work From Home Rate

0.3% WFH
Work from home 0.3%
Commute to work 99.7%
Working from home (%)
Vicksburg 0.3%
Warren County 3.5%
Mississippi 5.9%
Note: Percentages reflect workers age 16+ by work commute type, including those working from home and those commuting to a workplace.

Travel Time to Work

17.5 minutes
mean one-way travel time for commuters
Mean travel time (minutes)
Vicksburg 17.5
Warren County 21.4
Mississippi 25.6
Note: Mean travel time measures the average one-way commute in minutes for employed residents 16+ who commute to work. It excludes those who worked from home.

Commute Patterns

Means of transportation and travel time to work in Vicksburg
Employed residents 16+.
Vicksburg Warren County Mississippi
Total employed population 8,449 18,828 1,255,444
Worked from home 0.3% 3.5% 5.9%
Drove Alone 87.8% 87.6% 81.8%
Carpooled 9.8% 7% 9.2%
Public transportation 0.3% 0.1% 0.3%
Walked 0.5% 0.6% 1.3%
Bicycle, taxi & other means 1.3% 1.2% 1.4%
Commuting population 8,353 17,972 1,169,686
Mean travel time (minutes) 17.5 21.4 25.6
Less than 5 minutes 2.8% 3.6% 3.4%
5 to 14 minutes 43.3% 33.6% 25.3%
15 to 29 minutes 38.5% 39.4% 37.1%
30 to 44 minutes 7% 10.5% 19.8%
45 to 59 minutes 5.1% 6.3% 6.9%
60 to 89 minutes 2.9% 4.7% 4.7%
90 minutes or more 0.4% 2% 2.9%
Note: Means of transportation distribution shows the share of employed residents 16+ by how they primarily get to work. Travel time distribution and mean travel time are calculated only for commuting residents — those who did not work from home. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.

Wages & Earnings

What employed residents earn — by industry, occupation, and type of employer

Median Earnings

$42,757
median annual earnings · full-time year-round workers
Median annual earnings
Vicksburg $42,757
Warren County $50,655
Mississippi $48,509
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older. Part-time and part-year workers are excluded.

Gender earnings gap

79 ¢
per $1 earned by men
women earning per $1 earned by male
Vicksburg 79¢
Warren County 71¢
Mississippi 77¢
Note: Gender earnings gap measures how much women earn for every $1 earned by men, among full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older.
Top Earnings By industry
How median earnings vary across the industries where Vicksburg, MS workers are employed

Highest-paying industry

$85,033
Workers in Professional and technical services report the highest median earnings
Top Industries Median annual earnings
Professional and technical services $85,033
Construction $67,383
Manufacturing $64,286
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, based on the worker's industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Highest-paying industry by gender

Male
Men working in Government earn the highest median earnings — $92,929, compared to $50,388 for all employed men
Female
Women working in Manufacturing earn the highest median earnings — $76,335, compared to $39,732 for all employed women
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry and gender.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Earnings Distribution Table

Earnings by industry in Vicksburg
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by industry
Vicksburg Warren County Mississippi
Median Earnings $42,757 $50,655 $48,509
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture $— $41,683 $49,377
Mining and logging $— $24,455 $85,790
Construction $67,383 $68,951 $49,282
Manufacturing $64,286 $72,929 $50,683
Wholesale trade $— $31,627 $56,003
Retail trade $42,599 $39,648 $36,732
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing $57,817 $59,058 $57,399
Utilities $31,607 $58,464 $74,021
Information $— $42,348 $57,385
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance $50,610 $50,158 $53,921
Real estate and leasing $36,014 $37,426 $50,828
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services $85,033 $73,571 $67,984
Corporate management $— $— $60,491
Administrative and waste services $26,638 $37,460 $37,312
Education and health services
Educational services $53,155 $52,087 $49,824
Health care and social assistance $38,031 $41,738 $48,134
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation $38,109 $37,692 $38,376
Accommodation and food services $23,640 $23,125 $27,111
Other services $37,955 $32,139 $46,376
Government $64,167 $63,675 $52,615
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.
Top Earnings By Employer Type
How median earnings vary depending on whether residents work for private businesses, government agencies, or are self-employed

Highest-paying employer type

$74,938
Workers in Federal government roles report the highest median earnings
Top employer types Median annual earnings
Federal government $74,938
Local government $55,131
Own incorporated business $42,139
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.

Highest-paying employer type by gender

Male
Men in Local government roles earn the highest median earnings — $92,804, compared to $50,388 for all employed men
Female
Women in Local government roles earn the highest median earnings — $52,857, compared to $39,732 for all employed women
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by employer type and gender.

Earnings by employer type

Earnings by employer type in Vicksburg
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by employer type
Vicksburg Warren County Mississippi
Private wage & salary
For-profit company employees $38,881 $44,047 $46,843
Not-for-profit employees $37,219 $43,371 $54,434
Self-employed
Incorporated business $42,139 $88,717 $60,895
Unincorporated business $31,809 $31,386 $42,025
Government
Local government $55,131 $54,262 $47,980
State government $40,625 $49,148 $48,879
Federal government $74,938 $74,805 $68,557
Note: Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.
Top Earnings By Occupations
How median earnings vary across the occupations Vicksburg, MS workers hold

Highest-paying occupation

$149,911
Workers in Legal occupation report the highest median earnings
Top occupation groups Median annual earnings
Legal $149,911
Farming, fishing, and forestry $93,061
Sciences $86,203
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Highest-paying occupation by gender

Male
Among employed men, workers in Office and administrative support occupations earn the highest median earnings — $185,171 versus $50,388 overall
Female
Among employed women, workers in Sciences occupations earn the highest median earnings — $127,938 versus $39,732 overall
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group and gender.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Earnings by occupation

Earnings by occupation in Vicksburg
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by occupation
Vicksburg Warren County Mississippi
Median earnings(Total) $42,757 $50,655 $48,509
Management and business
Management $39,919 $69,288 $73,933
Business and finance $51,235 $54,920 $62,758
Technology and science
Computer and math $85,333 $81,375 $74,043
Architecture and engineering $78,994 $96,034 $82,954
Sciences $86,203 $84,643 $67,368
Education, legal, and arts
Community and Social Service $27,237 $55,577 $49,134
Legal $149,911 $54,607 $78,708
Education, Training and Library $53,988 $51,250 $49,765
Arts, design and media $49,375 $43,750 $52,392
Healthcare
Doctors, Nurses & Medical Professionals $82,262 $80,491 $78,053
Health technicians $43,399 $43,329 $47,486
Healthcare support $28,523 $34,195 $29,282
Protective Service
Firefighting and emergency services $24,497 $45,139 $42,141
Law enforcement $— $61,458 $47,931
Other services
Food preparation and serving $19,667 $20,440 $25,192
Building and grounds cleaning $19,601 $25,086 $29,973
Personal care and service $32,029 $31,431 $32,938
Sales and office
Sales $34,976 $48,784 $44,535
Office and Administrative Support $36,411 $38,463 $39,318
Trades and natural resources
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry $93,061 $93,061 $45,327
Construction and extraction $29,205 $41,480 $43,903
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair $84,375 $78,125 $56,381
Production and transportation
Production $32,794 $47,381 $44,674
Transportation $57,976 $57,500 $51,488
Material moving $31,705 $32,486 $36,322
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Income & Financial Security

Earnings, income distribution, and economic pressure points

Household Income

What households earn, where income comes from, and how household structure shapes earnings

Median Household Income

$45,781
Median household income in Vicksburg
Median household income (USD)
Vicksburg
$45,781
Warren County
$59,401
Mississippi
$56,447
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Vicksburg, including family and non-family households.
2. Median household income represents the midpoint of household incomes, with half of households earning more and half earning less.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Per capita income

$27,526
Per capita income in Vicksburg
Per capita income (USD)
Vicksburg
$27,526
Warren County
$34,305
Mississippi
$31,549
Note:
1. Based on income across all residents in Vicksburg, per capita income represents the average income per person, calculated by dividing total income by the total population, including adults and children.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income level
How household income, per-capita income, and local earnings compare to broader benchmarks

Mean Household Income

$64,963
Average household income in Vicksburg
Avg household income (USD)
Vicksburg
$64,963
Warren County
$82,803
Mississippi
$78,922
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Vicksburg, including family and non-family households, mean household income is the average of all household incomes and is often higher than the median due to the influence of higher-income households.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Mean vs median household income

$64,963
Mean household income
$45,781
Median household income
Mean-median gap (USD)
Vicksburg $19,182
Warren County $23,402
Mississippi $22,475
Note:
1. A larger mean-median gap indicates greater income inequality, as it generally signals a wider concentration of income at the upper end of the distribution.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Level

Household and per capita income in Vicksburg
Household, family, non-family, and per-capita income measures compared across Vicksburg and peer geographies.
Vicksburg Warren County Mississippi
Total households 7,942 16,772 1,145,431
Median household income $45,781 $59,401 $56,447
Mean household income $64,963 $82,803 $78,922
Mean-median gap $19,182 $23,402 $22,475
Family households 4,257 10,365 747,604
Median family income $57,757 $80,302 $73,163
Mean family income $78,512 $98,243 $94,579
Mean-median gap $20,755 $17,941 $21,416
Non-family households 3,685 6,407 397,827
Median non-family income $36,003 $39,639 $31,201
Mean non-family income $47,033 $55,546 $46,070
Mean-median gap $11,030 $15,907 $14,869
Other Benchmarks
Per capita income $27,526 $34,305 $31,549
Note:
1. Household, family, and non-family income measures are based on their respective household types.
2. Per capita income is based on all residents and represents total income divided by the total population, including adults and children.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income sources
Where household income comes from, including wages, retirement income, and public assistance

Households with earnings

68.2%
of households have wages, salaries, or self-employment income
% households with earnings
Vicksburg
68.2%
Warren County
71.2%
Mississippi
72.1%
Note: Includes households where at least one member received wages, salaries, or net self-employment income during the year.

Transfer income dependency

Social Security
37% of households (2,941) receive Social Security income, with an average annual benefit of $20,461
SSI (disability)
8.9% of households (708) receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), with an average annual benefit of $12,416
Cash Assistance
1.8% of households (143) receive cash public assistance income, with an average annual amount of $12,416
SNAP / Food Stamps
20.3% of households (1,612) receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits.
Note: Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Sources

Income sources for households in Vicksburg
Share of households receiving each income type
Vicksburg Warren County Mississippi
Total households 7,942 16,772 1,145,431
Wage-based income
With earnings 68% 71% 72%
Retirement and disability income
Social security 37% 36% 36%
Average social security income $20,461 $22,431 $21,900
Retirement income 22% 27% 23%
Average retirement income $27,750 $37,341 $27,572
SSI (Supplemental security) 9% 9% 8%
Average SSI income $12,416 $14,336 $11,381
Public assistance
SNAP / food stamps 20% 13% 14%
Cash assistance 2% 1% 2%
Note:
1. Percentages reflect the share of households receiving each income type during the year.
2. Categories are not mutually exclusive; households may receive more than one income type.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by household type
How income levels vary across different household and family structures

Median income by household type

$57,757
Family households earn $57,757, compared to $36,003 for those living alone or with non-relatives.
Median household income (USD)
All households
$45,781
Family households
$57,757
Nonfamily households
$36,003
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Median income by family type

$91,750
Married-couple families earn $91,750, compared to $38,667 for single-parent and other family types.
Median household income (USD)
All family households
$57,757
Married-couple families
$91,750
Other family types
$38,667
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types include single-parent households and families headed by a householder with no spouse present.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income By Household Type

Median income by household and family size in Vicksburg
Median household and family income by household size in Vicksburg, compared with peer geographies.
Vicksburg Warren County Mississippi
Total households 7,942 16,772 1,145,431
Household income by size
1-person $29,215 $36,058 $28,381
2-person $49,679 $63,614 $64,659
3-person $44,663 $76,103 $77,789
4-person $81,837 $102,286 $89,527
5-person $82,921 $84,245 $86,313
6-person $150,750 $150,550 $85,753
7-person or more $46,750 $— $74,512
Total families 4,257 10,365 747,604
Family income by size
2-person $55,094 $73,042 $64,632
3-person $42,969 $72,963 $76,149
4-person $82,041 $102,147 $90,025
5-person $83,043 $84,599 $87,006
6-person $150,475 $— $85,590
7-person or more $46,750 $53,068 $71,860
Note:
1. Household and family size includes all people living in the unit.
2. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Distribution

How income is distributed across households and how evenly earnings are shared

Income Concentration

51.98%
of all household income is held by the top 20% of households
Bottom 20%
2.89%
of all household income
Top 20%
51.98%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top fifth of households earn roughly half of all income in the area. The bottom fifth hold just 2.89% — meaning the top 20% hold 18 times the income share of the bottom 20%.
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Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

The Top 5%

$266,342
is the average income among the top 5% of households
Bottom 40% combined
11.18%
of all household income
Top 5% alone
20.5%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top 5% of households earn an average of $266,342 and hold 20.5% of all household income — far more than the entire bottom 40% of households combined, who hold just 11.18%
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Note:
1. The top 5% threshold represents the minimum income needed to rank among the highest-earning 5% of households. Average income figures reflect the mean within each group.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income ranges
The distribution of households across income ranges and how the local profile compares

Income Distribution

Under $50K
54.5%
$50K - $100K
25.3%
$100K - $150K
10.5%
$150K - $200K
5.2%
Over $200K
4.6%
Note:
1. Income ranges reflect gross household income before taxes. Percentages reflect the share of all households falling within each range.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Households earning $100K or more

20.3%
of all households, 1,605 in total, earn $100,000 or more
% $100k+
Vicksburg 20.3%
Warren County 28.5%
Mississippi 26.4%
Note: Share reflects the percentage of all households with total annual income of $100,000 or more, based on gross household income before taxes.

Household income brackets

Household income brackets in Vicksburg
Distribution of households across income ranges, with cumulative shares in Vicksburg, compared with peer geographies.
Vicksburg Warren County Mississippi
Median household income $45,781 $59,401 $56,447
Income bracket
Less than $10,000 8.8% 7.6% 7.1%
$10,000 to $14,999 7.2% 5.2% 6%
$15,000 to $24,999 12.5% 8.5% 10%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.9% 8.4% 9.3%
$35,000 to $49,999 16.1% 12.9% 12.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.2% 15.4% 16.5%
$75,000 to $99,999 9.1% 13.4% 12%
$100,000 to $149,999 10.5% 13.3% 14.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.2% 6.7% 6.2%
$200,000 or more 4.6% 8.5% 5.8%
Cumulative Shares
Share below $35,000 38.4% 29.7% 32.4%
Share below $75,000 70.7% 58% 61.6%
Share above $100,000 20.3% 28.5% 26.4%
Note:
1. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income inequality
How evenly income is distributed within the community and how inequality compares with broader geographies

Gini Index of Income Inequality

Low High
0.48
Scale: 0 (Perfect Equality) – 1 (Perfect Inequality)
Gini index
Vicksburg 0.48
Warren County 0.47
Mississippi 0.48
Note: The Gini Index measures the distribution of income across households. Values range from 0 (perfect equality) to 1 (perfect inequality), with higher values indicating greater income inequality.

Earnings Gap

$168,852
is the average income of the top 20% of households
Avg income for top 20% ($)
Vicksburg
$168,852
Warren County
$207,002
Mississippi
$201,567
Key insights
Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Household income distribution

Household income distribution by income groups — upper limits, mean incomes, and income shares in Vicksburg
Distribution of household income across five equal groups
Vicksburg Warren County Mississippi
Highest household income in each group ($)
Bottom 20% $17,970 $23,324 $21,838
Lower 20% $37,149 $47,297 $43,695
Middle 20% $57,885 $78,309 $71,841
Upper 20% $100,381 $127,384 $117,348
Top 5% threshold $182,154 $239,886 $209,330
Average household income within each group ($)
Bottom 20% $9,395 $11,709 $11,223
Lower 20% $26,934 $34,994 $32,404
Middle 20% $45,990 $60,957 $56,850
Upper 20% $73,645 $99,349 $92,567
Top 20% $168,852 $207,002 $201,567
Top 5% $266,342 $314,901 $350,029
Share of total income (%)
Bottom 20% 2.89% 2.83% 2.85%
Lower 20% 8.29% 8.45% 8.21%
Middle 20% 14.16% 14.72% 14.41%
Upper 20% 22.67% 24% 23.46%
Top 20% 51.98% 50% 51.08%
Top 5% 20.5% 19.02% 22.17%
Note:
1. All households are ranked by income from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups, each representing 20% of households.
2. Bottom 20% = the lowest-earning 20% of households; Top 20% = the highest-earning 20%.
3. The top 5% threshold is the minimum income needed to be among the highest-earning 5% of households.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by race & ethnicity
How household income levels vary across racial and ethnic groups within the area

Median Household Income · White vs. Black Households

White
Among the 2,426 White households (30.5% of all households), the median household income is $61,062.
Black
Among the 5,228 Black or African American households (65.8% of all households), the median household income is $39,848.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income by race and ethnicity

Median Household Income by race and Hispanic origin in Vicksburg
Median household income by race and Hispanic origin, compared to the Warren County and Mississippi.
Vicksburg Warren County Mississippi
All Residents $45,781 $59,401 $56,447
White $61,062 $84,529 $69,978
Black or African American $39,848 $43,230 $39,434
American Indian and Alaska Native $— $— $48,901
Asian $— $59,141 $70,833
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander $— $— $—
Some Other Race $— $125,694 $50,951
Two or more races (Multiracial) $— $45,375 $54,911
Hispanic or Latino $— $54,519 $53,342
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Poverty

Poverty levels across the community and the groups most affected

Poverty Rate

26.8%
26.8% of residents, or 5,410 people, live below the poverty line.
% poverty rate
Vicksburg
26.8%
Warren County
19.5%
Mississippi
18.9%
Note: The poverty rate reflects the share of the total population with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Working Poor

6.3%
6.3% of full-time, year-round workers, or 406 people, earn below the poverty line despite working full time.
% full-time workers in poverty
Vicksburg
6.3%
Warren County
4.7%
Mississippi
4.4%
Note: The working poor rate measures the share of full-time, year-round civilian workers age 16+ whose income falls below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Poverty levels
How widespread poverty is within the area and how local levels compare with broader geographies

CHILD POVERTY RATE

42.2%
42.2% of children under 18, or 2,133 children, live below the poverty line.
Child poverty rate (%)
Vicksburg
42.2%
Warren County
32%
Mississippi
26%
Note: Child poverty rate reflects the share of residents under age 18 with household income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

SENIOR POVERTY RATE

19.6%
19.6% of adults aged 65 and older, or 667 seniors, live below the poverty line.
Senior poverty rate (%)
Vicksburg
19.6%
Warren County
12.4%
Mississippi
14.6%
Note: Senior poverty rate reflects the share of residents aged 65 and over with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Poverty Rates

Poverty distribution by age, sex, and work engagement
Share of population below the federal poverty level
Vicksburg Warren County Mississippi
Overall poverty rate 26.8% 19.5% 18.9%
Poverty by age
Under 18 years 42.2% 32% 26%
Under 5 years 49.5% 40.9% 27.7%
5 to 17 years 39.9% 29.1% 25.4%
18 to 64 years 22.2% 16.7% 17.3%
18 to 34 years 28.2% 22.9% 20.5%
35 to 64 years 19.1% 13.5% 15.5%
65 years and over 19.6% 12.4% 14.6%
Poverty by sex
Male 27.1% 18.2% 17%
Female 26.5% 20.7% 20.7%
Poverty by work engagement
Worked full time, year-round 6.3% 4.7% 4.4%
Worked part time or part year 24% 19.4% 21%
Did not work 37.1% 27% 28.6%
Note:
1. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
2. Work engagement categories are based on weeks and hours worked in the prior 12 months.
Poverty by household type
How poverty rates vary across family structures and household types

Poverty by household type

23.5%
of all households are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All households
23.5%
Family
20.8%
Nonfamily
26.7%
Key insights
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty among family households

20.8%
of families are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All families
20.8%
Married-couple
9.8%
Other families
31.5%
Key insights
Note:
1. Married-couple families and other families are subsets of family households, which include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types are predominantly single-parent households.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by household type

Poverty rates by household type and age of householder in Vicksburg
Share of households below the federal poverty level by type and householder age
Vicksburg Warren County Mississippi
FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 20.8% 14.4% 14.3%
Householder under 25 years 54.7% 25.5% 33.2%
Householder 25 to 44 years 33% 25.4% 20.6%
Householder 45 to 64 years 13.6% 10.5% 10.5%
Householder 65 years and over 9.4% 4.9% 8.6%
NON FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 26.7% 25.6% 28.7%
Householder under 25 years 41.2% 50.8% 43%
Householder 25 to 44 years 23.7% 16.3% 20.9%
Householder 45 to 64 years 23.9% 25.7% 33.5%
Householder 65 years and over 30.1% 27.1% 26.7%
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Householder age reflects the age of the person in whose name the housing unit is owned or rented.
4. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
Poverty by race & ethnicity
How poverty rates vary across racial and ethnic groups and how those differences compare locally

Poverty by race — Black vs. White

White
9.9% of White residents, or 462 people, live below the poverty line.
Black
31.6% of Black or African American residents, or 4,642 people, live below the poverty line.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by race and ethnicity

Poverty rates by race and Hispanic origin in Vicksburg
Share of population below the federal poverty level in Vicksburg and peer geographies.
Vicksburg Warren County Mississippi
All Residents 26.8% 19.5% 18.9%
White 9.9% 8.1% 11.8%
Black or African American 31.6% 29.7% 29.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0% 16.7% 27.9%
Asian 42.9% 3.5% 14.4%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0% 0% 31.1%
Some Other Race 0% 0% 26.9%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 40% 34.6% 21.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8% 5.1% 25.1%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

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