39211 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 39211, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

39211 is a zip code in Hinds County, Mississippi, which covers District 1, with a total population of 23,051 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 39211 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 39211.

The estimated population of people living in 39211 is 23,051, with a median age of 33.9.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 39211 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
23,051
 -3.44% -7.35%
2020
23,872
 -3.18% -
2019
24,655
+0.11%
-
2018
24,628
 -1.01% -
2017
24,879
 - -

Population of 39211 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 39211 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
41.6%
50.2%
 -17.13%
Black/African American
54.6%
45%
 +21.33%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
2%
2.6%
 -23.08%
Asian
1%
1.4%
 -28.57%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
0.6%
0.5%
 +20.00%
Other
0.1%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 39211 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 39211 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 39211 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 39211 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 33.9 -1.17% 32.6 -1.81% 35.6 -0.28%
2020 34.3 -0.29% 33.2 0% 35.7 -0.28%
2019 34.4 +2.38% 33.2 +4.08% 35.8 +0.85%
2018 33.6 -2.33% 31.9 -3.04% 35.5 -1.11%
2017 34.4 - 32.9 - 35.9 -

The median age of the 39211 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 39211 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,815 -33.1% 1,544 1.77% 1,255 1,523
10 to 19 1,595 -1.25% 1,199 +9.09% 1,568 1,275
20 to 29 2,012 -0.65% 2,446 -19.48% 1,986 1,973
30 to 39 1,988 -5.78% 1,896 +6.45% 1,852 2,018
40 to 49 1,086 +6.18% 1,573 -10.97% 1,148 1,395
50 to 59 1,392 -39.79% 1,649 +2.2% 903 1,677
60 to 69 980 +18.08% 1,249 -2.84% 1,152 1,207
70+ 885 -8.93% 1,570 -14.97% 796 1,323

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 39211 zip code is $62,060.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 39211.

  • Under 25
    $36,090.00
  • 25 to 44
    $56,640.00
  • 45 to 64
    $82,790.00
  • 65 and over
    $61,167.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 39211 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 39211, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 39211 is currently $94,598.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

7.83% of households in 39211 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 39211 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    12.95%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    23.25%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    22.27%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.79%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    14.85%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6.05%
  • $200,000 or more
    7.83%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 39211 is $40,929.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 39211 by the total population of 39211.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 39211 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 39211 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    25.04%
  • Bachelor's degree
    46.45%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.27%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    15.48%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.76%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 39211 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 39211 zip over the age of 16 is 18,416.

Of those people, a total of 69.70% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 39211 is 67.90%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 39211 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 986 27.20% 3.70%
20 to 24 years 1,253 60.20% 7.70%
25 to 29 years 2,706 94.60% 3.20%
30 to 34 years 2,428 81.30% 0.80%
35 to 44 years 2,746 90.30% 4.60%
45 to 54 years 2,416 86.00% 1.10%
55 to 59 years 1,403 79.20% 2.30%
60 to 64 years 1,254 52.70% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 1,902 41.90% 0.00%
75 years and over 1,322 11.40% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 39211. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 8,248 63.30% 1.90%
Black or African American 9,673 75.80% 3.10%
American Indian and Alaska Native 120 55.00% 0.00%
Asian 208 30.80% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 167 92.20% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 300 79.30% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 8,169 63.00% 1.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 39211 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 39211 is 12,498, with median earnings of $39,429.00.

Women in 39211 are earning approximately 73.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 12,498 $39,429.00
Male 6,030 $46,572.00
Female 6,468 $34,199.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 39211 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 1,156 $66,090.00
Business and Financial 875 $57,795.00
Computer and Mathematical 152 $65,313.00
Architecture and Engineering 75 $44,635.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 55 $59,485.00
Community and Social Service 395 $44,009.00
Legal 364 $109,076.00
Educational and Library 1,133 $39,678.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 307 $42,344.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,580 $47,015.00
Healthcare Support 351 $15,470.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 169 $47,618.00
Law Enforcement 299 $48,750.00
Food Preparation and Serving 584 $18,571.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 342 $28,469.00
Personal Care and Service 206 $25,769.00
Sales 1,204 $36,406.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,127 $32,395.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 260 $52,222.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 368 $41,375.00
Production 627 $33,119.00
Transportation and Material Moving 293 $56,273.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 39211 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 39211.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 621 $86,458.00 535 $56,393.00
Business and Financial 396 $51,721.00 479 $58,801.00
Computer and Mathematical 126 $37,143.00 26 $65,469.00
Architecture and Engineering 67 $55,125.00 8 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 17 $0.00 38 $58,235.00
Community and Social Service 75 $98,355.00 320 $37,292.00
Legal 308 $111,563.00 56 $64,375.00
Educational and Library 232 $49,883.00 901 $38,134.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 211 $53,580.00 96 $20,625.00
Healthcare Practitioners 358 $73,500.00 1,222 $37,192.00
Healthcare Support 15 $0.00 336 $15,364.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 37 $39,063.00 132 $0.00
Law Enforcement 250 $49,449.00 49 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 364 $25,500.00 220 $15,682.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 139 $28,972.00 203 $27,654.00
Personal Care and Service 62 $38,385.00 144 $24,722.00
Sales 809 $38,661.00 395 $33,618.00
Office and Administrative Support 123 $44,087.00 1,004 $31,618.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 260 $52,222.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 315 $42,479.00 53 $0.00
Production 459 $30,743.00 168 $42,539.00
Transportation and Material Moving 270 $56,806.00 23 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 9,832 households in 39211, with an average household size of 2.33 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 5,996 families living in the 39211 zip code with an average family size of 2.98 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 39211:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,927 356 1,713 3,836
Average Household Size 3.03 3.22 3.07 1.21
Total Families 3,927 356 1,713 0
Average Household Size 3.02 2.44 3 0

Poverty

Of the 5,996 families living in 39211, 4.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 39211:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 10,881 housing units in 39211.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 9,832 90.36%
Vacant 1,049 9.64%

32.16% of the total 10,881 housing units in 39211 are rental units. This is approximately 3,499 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 6,262 are occupied by the owner - or 57.55% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 39211 is $1,090.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 39211 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    71
  • Less than $500
    45
  • $500 to $999
    1,236
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,729
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    317
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    172
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 39211 is $165,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 39211 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    99
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,020
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,686
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,103
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    944
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    868
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    428
  • $1,000,000 or more
    114

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 39211. The chart below shows the number of properties in 39211 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    29
  • 1940 to 1949
    38
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,318
  • 1960 to 1969
    2,391
  • 1970 to 1979
    3,442
  • 1980 to 1989
    2,171
  • 1990 to 1999
    656
  • 2000 to 2009
    441
  • 2010 to 2013
    395
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 39211 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    222
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,595
  • 2 vehicles available
    4,449
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,566

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 39211 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 39211 that commute to work in a particular way.

18.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 39211.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    288
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    839
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    2,119
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    3,120
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    2,943
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    815
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    777
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    227
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    174
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    149
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    110
  • 90 or more minutes
    100

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 39211 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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