Mississippi Valley State University, MS

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2020 Population

1,029

16.7% 1-year decline

US Senator

Roger Wicker

Republican Party

US Senator

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

20.4

2% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

37.2%

1.72% 1-year decrease

2020 Employed Population

241

12.4% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Mississippi Valley State University, MS had a population of 1.03k people with a median age of 20.4 and a median household income of N/A. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Mississippi Valley State University, MS declined from 1,235 to 1,029, a −16.7% decrease and its median household income N/A from N/A to N/A, a N/A% N/A.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Mississippi Valley State University, MS are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (94.6%), White (Non-Hispanic) (5.05%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (0.389%), White (Hispanic) (0%), and Black or African American (Hispanic) (0%).

None of the households in Mississippi Valley State University, 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.

97.6% of the residents in Mississippi Valley State University, MS are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Mississippi Valley State University, MS are Mississippi Valley State University (327 degrees awarded in 2020).

Most people in Mississippi Valley State University, MS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 10.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Mississippi Valley State University, MS was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Mississippi Valley State University, MS is home to a population of 1.03k people, from which 97.6% are citizens. As of 2020, 2.43% of Mississippi Valley State University, MS residents were born outside of the country (25 people).

In 2020, there were 18.7 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (973 people) in Mississippi Valley State University, MS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 52 White (Non-Hispanic) and 4 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.6%

2020 Citizenship

97.4%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 97.6% of Mississippi Valley State University, MS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Mississippi Valley State University, MS was 97.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Mississippi Valley State University, MS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Mississippi Valley State University, MS

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
973 ± 344
White (Non-Hispanic)
52 ± 45
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
4 ± 17.2

Hispanic Population

0 people

0% of the people in Mississippi Valley State University, MS are hispanic (0 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Mississippi Valley State University, MS as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

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

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

Foreign-Born Population

2.43%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

25 people

2.59%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

32 people

As of 2020, 2.43% of Mississippi Valley State University, MS residents (25 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Mississippi Valley State University, MS was 2.59%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
0 ± 24
Gulf War (1990s)
0 ± 20
Vietnam
0 ± 24

Mississippi Valley State University, MS has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), NaNN times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Mississippi Valley State University, MS employs 241 people. The largest industries in Mississippi Valley State University, MS are Educational Services (161 people), Retail Trade (27 people), and Transportation & Warehousing (25 people), and the highest paying industries are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($27,337), Educational Services ($26,793), and Total ($23,875).

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

Employment

Occupations

241

2020 Value

± 150

−12.4%

1 Year decline

± 92.9%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Mississippi Valley State University, MS declined at a rate of −12.4%, from 275 employees to 241 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Mississippi Valley State University, MS, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (63 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (47 people), and Management Occupations (40 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Mississippi Valley State University, MS.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Mississippi (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

241

2020 Value

± 150

−12.4%

1 Year decline

± 92.9%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Mississippi Valley State University, MS declined at a rate of −12.4%, from 275 employees to 241 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Mississippi Valley State University, MS, are Educational Services (161 people), Retail Trade (27 people), and Transportation & Warehousing (25 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Mississippi Valley State University, MS, though some of these residents may live in Mississippi Valley State University, MS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$15,526

Median earning men ± $17,132

$29,625

Median earning women ± $172,939

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($5,833).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($49,063).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

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

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Mississippi.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Mississippi to other states, or from other states to Mississippi.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Mississippi product (by dollars) was Pharmaceuticals with $30.5B, followed by Coal-n.e.c. ($25.1B) and Motorized vehicles ($12.3B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Mississippi.

$182B

2020 Value in Mississippi

$374B

Projected 2050 Value in Mississippi

105% growth

In 2020, total outbound Mississippi trade was $182B. This is expected to increase 105% to $374B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Mississippi trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Mississippi to other states, or from other states to Mississippi.

Most Common Trade Partners

Alabama
$21.9B
Louisiana
$11.4B
Tennessee
$10.5B

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

The following map shows the amount of trade that Mississippi shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

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.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Mississippi

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Mississippi.

Roger Wicker

Senator from Mississippi

Assumed office on December 31, 2007
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Trent Lott.

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Senator from Mississippi

Assumed office on April 9, 2018
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Thad Cochran.

Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith are the senators currently representing Mississippi.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Mississippi over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives Elections

US Representatives from Mississippi

Mississippi is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Mississippi have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Mississippi Valley State University, MS awarded 327 degrees. The student population of Mississippi Valley State University, MS in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 775 male students and 1,257 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Mississippi Valley State University, MS are Black or African American (296 and 90.5%), followed by Unknown (10 and 3.06%), White (10 and 3.06%), and Hispanic or Latino (4 and 1.22%).

The largest universities in Mississippi Valley State University, MS by number of degrees awarded are Mississippi Valley State University (327 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Mississippi Valley State University, MS are General Business Administration & Management (51 and 15.6%), Sport & Fitness Management (45 and 13.8%), and Social Work (28 and 8.56%).

The median tuition cost in Mississippi Valley State University, MS for a public four year colleges is $6,726 for in-state students and $6,726 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in Mississippi Valley State University, MS, the percentage of applicants admitted was 82.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 8.87%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 2,032 (38.1% men and 61.9% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2020 there were 2,032 students enrolled in Mississippi Valley State University, MS, 38.1% men and 61.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 1,932 records, of which 62.2% were women and 37.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
29 degree-majors awarded
Social Work
28 degree-majors awarded
General Studies
27 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Mississippi Valley State University, MS was General Business Administration & Management with 29 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Mississippi Valley State University, MS according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Mississippi Valley State University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

327 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Mississippi Valley State University with 327 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 117 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Mississippi Valley State University, MS, which is 0.557 times less than the 210 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 296 degrees mean that there were 29.6 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 10 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

Public, 4-year or above ($6,726) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Public, 4-year or above ($20) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,000) 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

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

Measure

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

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

Educational Attainment

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

Race

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

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

People in Mississippi Valley State University, MS have an average commute time of 10.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Mississippi Valley State University, MS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

The following map shows all of the places in Mississippi Valley State University, 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.

N/A

Median Household Income

± N/A

182

Number of Households

± 121

In N/A, the median household income of the 182 households in Mississippi Valley State University, MS N/A N/A from the previous year's value of N/A.

The following chart displays the households in Mississippi Valley State University, 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

The closest comparable wage GINI for Mississippi Valley State University, MS is from Mississippi.

0.45

2020 Wage GINI in Mississippi

0.445

2019 Wage GINI in Mississippi

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

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (83.8%)
Walked (8.71%)
Carpooled (7.47%)

In 2020, 83.8% of workers in Mississippi Valley State University, MS drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (8.71%) and those who carpooled to work (7.47%).

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

10.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Mississippi Valley State University, MS have a shorter commute time (10.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Mississippi Valley State University, MS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

37.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Mississippi Valley State University, MS (161 out of 433 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Males < 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Mississippi Valley State University, MS is Black, followed by White 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.

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

86.9% of the population of Mississippi Valley State University, MS has health coverage, with 72.4% on employee plans, 12.3% on Medicaid, 0% on Medicare, 2.14% on non-group plans, and 0% on military or VA plans.

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

Primary care physicians in Leflore County, MS see 1257 patients per year on average, which represents a 5.35% decrease from the previous year (1328 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2349 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 196 patients per year.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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

Y-Axis

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

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Leflore County, MS.

1,257 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Leflore County, MS

Primary care physicians in Leflore County, MS see an average of 1,257 patients per year. This represents a 5.35% decrease from the previous year (1,328 patients).

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

Community Mobility

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

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

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 32.2% under 18 years, 62.1% between 18 and 34 years, 5.73% between 35 and 64 years, and 0% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 65.4% were men and 34.6% were women.

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

Uninsured People

13.1%

Uninsured

72.4%

Employer Coverage

12.3%

Medicaid

Medicare

2.14%

Non-Group

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Mississippi Valley State University, MS declined by 29.2% from 18.5% to 13.1%.

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