Mississippi Valley State University, MS

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2022 Population

936

3.77% 1-year growth

2022 Median Age

19.9

0.5% 1-year decrease

2022 Median Household Income

$66,736

10% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

301

3.83% 1-year decline

About

In 2022, Mississippi Valley State University, MS had a population of 936 people with a median age of 19.9 and a median household income of $66,736. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Mississippi Valley State University, MS grew from 902 to 936, a 3.77% increase and its median household income grew from $60,648 to $66,736, a 10% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Mississippi Valley State University, MS are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (87.2%), White (Non-Hispanic) (11.2%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.39%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.214%), and White (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.

96% 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 (311 degrees awarded in 2022).

Most people in Mississippi Valley State University, MS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 16.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Mississippi Valley State University, MS was 1 car per household.

United States

Population & Diversity

Mississippi Valley State University, MS is home to a population of 936 people, from which 96% are citizens. As of 2022, 3.95% of Mississippi Valley State University, MS residents were born outside of the country (37 people).

In 2022, there were 7.77 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (816 people) in Mississippi Valley State University, MS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 105 White (Non-Hispanic) and 13 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96%

2022 Citizenship

96.7%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 96% of Mississippi Valley State University, MS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Mississippi Valley State University, MS was 96.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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)
816 ± 304
White (Non-Hispanic)
105 ± 76
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
13 ± 25.2

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 Valley State University, MS.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
16,383 ± 3,134 people
India
5,084 ± 1,749 people
Guatemala
3,926 ± 1,537 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Mississippi Valley State University, MS was Mexico, the natal country of 16,383 Mississippi Valley State University, MS residents, followed by India with 5,084 and Guatemala with 3,926.

Foreign-Born Population

3.95%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

37 people

3.33%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

30 people

As of 2022, 3.95% of Mississippi Valley State University, MS residents (37 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Mississippi Valley State University, MS was 3.33%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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 301 people. The largest industries in Mississippi Valley State University, MS are Retail Trade (111 people), Educational Services (78 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (54 people), and the highest paying industries are Retail Trade ($45,284), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($29,904), and Educational Services ($29,551).

Males in Mississippi have an average income that is 1.39 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,477. The income inequality in Mississippi (measured using the Gini index) is N/A, which is N/A than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

301

2022 Value

± 163

−3.83%

1 Year decline

± 77.2%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Mississippi Valley State University, MS declined at a rate of −3.83%, from 313 employees to 301 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Mississippi Valley State University, MS, are Sales & Related Occupations (94 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (83 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (44 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Mississippi Valley State University, MS.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in the United States (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

301

2022 Value

± 163

−3.83%

1 Year decline

± 77.2%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Mississippi Valley State University, MS declined at a rate of −3.83%, from 313 employees to 301 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Mississippi Valley State University, MS, are Retail Trade (111 people), Educational Services (78 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (54 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

$27,371

Median earning men ± $27,338

$24,939

Median earning women ± $9,062

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Retail Trade ($65,278) and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($5,000).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($31,364).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Vermont, Oregon, Colorado, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington, West Virginia, Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 51.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.18%).

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Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (51.2%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (46.9%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.18%)
Libertarian and Independent Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Vermont, Oregon, Colorado, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington, West Virginia, Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from the United States

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

US Representative Elections

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Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Education

In 2022, universities in Mississippi Valley State University, MS awarded 311 degrees. The student population of Mississippi Valley State University, MS in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 787 male students and 1,092 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Mississippi Valley State University, MS are Black or African American (303 and 97.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (4 and 1.29%), White (2 and 0.643%), and Asian (1 and 0.322%).

The largest universities in Mississippi Valley State University, MS by number of degrees awarded are Mississippi Valley State University (311 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Mississippi Valley State University, MS are General Business Administration & Management (49 and 15.8%), Sport & Fitness Management (29 and 9.32%), and General Studies (26 and 8.36%).

The median tuition cost in Mississippi Valley State University, MS for a public four year colleges is $7,394 for in-state students and $7,394 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Mississippi Valley State University, MS, the percentage of applicants admitted was 64.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 14.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 1,879 (41.9% men and 58.1% 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 2022 there were 1,879 students enrolled in Mississippi Valley State University, MS, 41.9% men and 58.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 1,586 records, of which 59% were women and 41% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
26 degrees awarded
Social Work
23 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
22 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Mississippi Valley State University, MS was General Studies with 26 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

311 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Mississippi Valley State University with 311 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 102 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Mississippi Valley State University, MS, which is 0.488 times less than the 209 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 303 degrees mean that there were 75.8 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 4 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 ($7,394) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($20) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,400) 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

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Measure

In 2022, 1.04% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.852% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (690k), Some college (543k), and Secondary Education (397k).

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 16.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Mississippi Valley State University, MS is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car 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.

$66,736

Median Household Income

± $8,089

130

Number of Households

± 101

In 2022, the median household income of the 130 households in Mississippi Valley State University, MS grew to $66,736 from the previous year's value of $60,648.

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 Valley State University, MS.

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This chart shows the number of workers in Mississippi Valley State University, MS across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (64.8%)
Carpooled (20.6%)
Walked (13%)

In 2022, 64.8% of workers in Mississippi Valley State University, MS drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (20.6%) and those who walked to work (13%).

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

16.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Mississippi Valley State University, MS have a shorter commute time (16.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 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

1 car

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 1 car.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

0% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Mississippi Valley State University, MS (0 out of 347 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males < 5, followed by Females < 5 and then Males 5.

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

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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

95.6% of the population of Mississippi Valley State University, MS has health coverage, with 73.8% on employee plans, 15.9% on Medicaid, 0% on Medicare, 3.1% on non-group plans, and 2.78% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Leflore County, MS see 1266 patients per year on average, which represents a 7.84% increase from the previous year (1174 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2120 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 197 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,266 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Leflore County, MS

Primary care physicians in Leflore County, MS see an average of 1,266 patients per year. This represents a 7.84% increase from the previous year (1,174 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.

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 30.6% under 18 years, 62.9% between 18 and 34 years, 6.52% between 35 and 64 years, and 0% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 63.1% were men and 36.9% were women.

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

Uninsured People

4.38%

Uninsured

73.8%

Employer Coverage

15.9%

Medicaid

Medicare

3.1%

Non-Group

2.78%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Mississippi Valley State University, MS declined by 37.3% from 6.98% to 4.38%.

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.

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