Mississippi Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 42,765 (100%) |
| Population Density | 59 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 43 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $42,165 |
| Per Capita Income | $25,149 |
| Median Home Value | $104,000 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 20,867 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 10,301 (49.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,812 (32.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,754 (18.0%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 17,113 |
| Average Household Size | 2.45 |
| Family Households | 9,957 (58.2%) |
The table below compares Washington County to the other 82 counties and county equivalents in Mississippi by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 18 | 79th |
| Population Density | # 26 | 69th |
| Median Household Income | # 63 | 25th |
| Per Capita Income | # 61 | 27th |
| Diversity Index | # 58 | 31st |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Mississippi Census Data Comparison Tool.
