Pearl River, Hancock, George & Stone Counties PUMA, MS

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2020 Population

145,231

0.594% 1-year growth

US Senator

Roger Wicker

Republican Party

US Senator

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

41.3

1.23% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

15.1%

15.9% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$51,589

9.42% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$152,900

13.3% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

54,073

2.82% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Pearl River, Hancock, George & Stone Counties PUMA, MS had a population of 145k people with a median age of 41.3 and a median household income of $51,589. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Pearl River, Hancock, George & Stone Counties PUMA, MS grew from 144,373 to 145,231, a 0.594% increase and its median household income grew from $47,147 to $51,589, a 9.42% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Pearl River, Hancock, George & Stone Counties PUMA, MS are White (Non-Hispanic) (82.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (11%), White (Hispanic) (2.16%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.03%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.591%).

2.81% of the households in Pearl River, Hancock, George & Stone Counties PUMA, 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.

99.3% of the residents in Pearl River, Hancock, George & Stone Counties PUMA, MS are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in South Region--Pearl River, Hancock, George & Stone Counties PUMA, MS are Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College (3,679 degrees awarded in 2021) and Pearl River Community College (1,294 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Pearl River, Hancock, George & Stone Counties PUMA, MS was $152,900, and the homeownership rate was 79.4%.

Most people in Pearl River, Hancock, George & Stone Counties PUMA, MS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 33.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Pearl River, Hancock, George & Stone Counties PUMA, MS was 2 cars per household.

Pearl River, Hancock, George & Stone Counties PUMA, MS borders Prichard City, Tillmans Corner & Saraland City PUMA, AL, Tangipahoa & Washington Parishes PUMA, LA, St. Tammany Parish (Northwest) PUMA, LA, St. Tammany Parish (Southeast) PUMA, LA, St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA, Jones, Wayne, Covington, Greene & Jefferson Davis Counties PUMA, MS, Forrest, Lamar, Marion & Perry CountiesHattiesburg City PUMA, MS, Harrison CountyGulfport & Biloxi Cities PUMA, MS, and Jackson County PUMA, MS.

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Population & Diversity

Pearl River, Hancock, George & Stone Counties PUMA, MS is home to a population of 145k people, from which 99.3% are citizens. As of 2020, 1.77% of Pearl River, Hancock, George & Stone Counties PUMA, MS residents were born outside of the country (2.57k people).

In 2020, there were 7.53 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (120k people) in Pearl River, Hancock, George & Stone Counties PUMA, MS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 15.9k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.14k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Pearl River, Hancock, George & Stone Counties PUMA, MS are Spanish (1,927 households), Vietnamese (404 households), and Haitian (245 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

73,505

Women

50.6%

71,666

Men

49.4%

The resident population of United States in 2020 was 145,171 inhabitants, with 49.4% men, and 50.6% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

99.3%

2020 Citizenship

99.3%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 99.3% of Pearl River, Hancock, George & Stone Counties PUMA, MS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Pearl River, Hancock, George & Stone Counties PUMA, MS was 99.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Pearl River, Hancock, George & Stone Counties PUMA, MS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Pearl River, Hancock, George & Stone Counties PUMA, MS

White (Non-Hispanic)
120k ± 276
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
15.9k ± 498
White (Hispanic)
3.14k ± 406

3.21%

Hispanic Population

4.67k people

3.21% of the people in Pearl River, Hancock, George & Stone Counties PUMA, MS are hispanic (4.67k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Pearl River, Hancock, George & Stone Counties PUMA, MS as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Vietnam
332 ± 447 people
Mexico
236 ± 377 people
Taiwan
179 ± 328 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Pearl River, Hancock, George & Stone Counties PUMA, MS was Vietnam, the natal country of 332 Pearl River, Hancock, George & Stone Counties PUMA, MS residents, followed by Mexico with 236 and Taiwan with 179.

Foreign-Born Population

1.77%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

2.57k people

1.5%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

2.17k people

As of 2020, 1.77% of Pearl River, Hancock, George & Stone Counties PUMA, MS residents (2.57k 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 Pearl River, Hancock, George & Stone Counties PUMA, MS was 1.5%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Pearl River, Hancock, George & Stone Counties PUMA, MS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
1,927 households (1.41%)
Vietnamese
404 households (0.296%)
Haitian
245 households (0.179%)

2.81% of the households in Pearl River, Hancock, George & Stone Counties PUMA, MS reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.5%. 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.

In 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Pearl River, Hancock, George & Stone Counties PUMA, MS was Spanish. 1.41% of the households in Pearl River, Hancock, George & Stone Counties PUMA, MS reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,910 ± 435
Gulf War (2001-)
2,565 ± 507
Gulf War (1990s)
1,677 ± 422

Pearl River, Hancock, George & Stone Counties PUMA, MS has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.52 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Pearl River, Hancock, George & Stone Counties PUMA, MS employs 54.1k people. The largest industries in Pearl River, Hancock, George & Stone Counties PUMA, MS are Construction (5,760 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,244 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,639 people), and the highest paying industries are Structural metals, & boiler, tank, & shipping container manufacturing ($197,368), Professional & commercial equipment & supplies merchant wholesalers ($165,887), and Support activities for mining ($139,869).

Males in Pearl River, Hancock, George & Stone Counties PUMA, MS have an average income that is 1.6 times higher than the average income of females, which is $38,386. The income inequality in Pearl River, Hancock, George & Stone Counties PUMA, MS (measured using the Gini index) is 0.452, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

24,912

Women

46.1%

29,161

Men

53.9%

The workforce of Pearl River, Hancock, George & Stone Counties PUMA, MS in 2020 was 54,073 people, with 46.1% woman, and 53.9% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Pearl River, Hancock, George & Stone Counties PUMA, MS.

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Occupations

54.1k

2020 Value

2.82%

1 Year growth

± 2.82%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Pearl River, Hancock, George & Stone Counties PUMA, MS grew at a rate of 2.82%, from 52.6k employees to 54.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Pearl River, Hancock, George & Stone Counties PUMA, MS, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,901 people), Registered nurses (1,639 people), and Cashiers (1,577 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Pearl River, Hancock, George & Stone Counties PUMA, MS.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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

54.1k

2020 Value

2.82%

1 Year growth

± 2.82%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Pearl River, Hancock, George & Stone Counties PUMA, MS grew at a rate of 2.82%, from 52.6k employees to 54.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Pearl River, Hancock, George & Stone Counties PUMA, MS, are Construction (5,760 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,244 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,639 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Pearl River, Hancock, George & Stone Counties PUMA, MS, though some of these residents may live in Pearl River, Hancock, George & Stone Counties PUMA, MS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$43,917

Median earning men ± $2,917

$25,883

Median earning women ± $1,566

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($70,884), Public Administration ($56,094), and Manufacturing ($54,460).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($45,662), Construction ($38,832), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($38,750).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Mississippi. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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 Louisiana and Mississippi to other states, or from other states to Louisiana and Mississippi.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Coal-n.e.c.
$75.6B
Gasoline
$53.8B
Fuel oils
$50B

In 2020, the top outbound Louisiana and Mississippi product (by dollars) was Coal-n.e.c. with $75.6B, followed by Gasoline ($53.8B) and Fuel oils ($50B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Louisiana and Mississippi.

$371B

2020 Value in Louisiana

$691B

Projected 2050 Value in Louisiana

86.1% growth

$180B

2020 Value in Mississippi

$374B

Projected 2050 Value in Mississippi

108% growth

In 2020, total outbound Louisiana trade was $371B. This is expected to increase 86.1% to $691B by 2050.

Comparatively, total outbound Mississippi trade was $180B. This is expected to increase 108% to $374B by 2050.

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

Interstate Trade

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

Most Common Trade Partners

Texas
$58.2B
Alabama
$28.1B
Tennessee
$15B

In 2020, the top outbound Louisiana and Mississippi domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $58.2B, followed by Alabama with $28.1B and Tennessee and $15B.

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Mississippi went to Donald J. Trump with 57.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.1%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.611%).

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.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Pearl River, Hancock, George & Stone Counties PUMA, MS. Showing the available data for Mississippi.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (57.6%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.1%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.611%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Mississippi went to Donald J. Trump with 57.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.1%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.611%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Mississippi for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator 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 Representative 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 2021, universities in Pearl River, Hancock, George & Stone Counties PUMA, MS awarded 4,973 degrees. The student population of Pearl River, Hancock, George & Stone Counties PUMA, MS in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 9,766 male students and 16,622 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Pearl River, Hancock, George & Stone Counties PUMA, MS are White (3,127 and 62.9%), followed by Black or African American (1,183 and 23.8%), Hispanic or Latino (208 and 4.18%), and Two or More Races (160 and 3.22%).

The largest universities in Pearl River, Hancock, George & Stone Counties PUMA, MS by number of degrees awarded are Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College (3,679 and 74%) and Pearl River Community College (1,294 and 26%).

The most popular majors in South Region--Pearl River, Hancock, George & Stone Counties PUMA, MS are Liberal Arts & Sciences (598 and 12%), General Health Services (259 and 5.21%), and General Engineering Technology (237 and 4.77%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 26,388 students enrolled in Pearl River, Hancock, George & Stone Counties PUMA, MS, 37% men and 63% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 15,324 records, of which 62.2% were women and 37.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
598 degree-majors awarded
General Health Services
259 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
222 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in South Region--Pearl River, Hancock, George & Stone Counties PUMA, MS was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 598 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in South Region--Pearl River, Hancock, George & Stone Counties PUMA, MS according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
3,679 degrees awarded
Pearl River Community College
1,294 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College with 3,679 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 2,107 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Pearl River, Hancock, George & Stone Counties PUMA, MS, which is 0.735 times less than the 2,866 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 3,127 degrees mean that there were 2.64 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 1,183 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

Public, 2-year ($3,275) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($450) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,130) 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

Measure

In 2020, 0.645% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.841% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Pearl River, Hancock, George & Stone Counties PUMA, MS in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (36.8k), Some college (28.6k), and Secondary Education (20.7k).

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

The median property value in Pearl River, Hancock, George & Stone Counties PUMA, MS was $152,900 in 2020, which is 0.665 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $135,000 to $152,900, a 13.3% increase. The homeownership rate in Pearl River, Hancock, George & Stone Counties PUMA, MS is 79.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Pearl River, Hancock, George & Stone Counties PUMA, MS have an average commute time of 33.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Pearl River, Hancock, George & Stone Counties PUMA, MS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Pearl River, Hancock, George & Stone Counties PUMA, MS is $51,589. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Pearl River, Hancock, George & Stone Counties PUMA, MS was DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS with a value of $69,990, followed by Madison & Yazoo Counties PUMA, MS and Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS, with respective values of $67,959 and $64,602.

Housing

Property

$152,900

Median Property Value 2020

±$3,920

$45,444

Median Property Taxes

±$1,988

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Pearl River, Hancock, George & Stone Counties PUMA, MS the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Pearl River, Hancock, George & Stone Counties PUMA, MS compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

79.4%

Homeownership

2020

66.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 79.4% of the housing units in Pearl River, Hancock, George & Stone Counties PUMA, MS were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 77.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Pearl River, Hancock, George & Stone Counties PUMA, MS compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Pearl River, Hancock, George & Stone Counties PUMA, MS was DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS with a value of $69,990, followed by Madison & Yazoo Counties PUMA, MS and Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS, with respective values of $67,959 and $64,602.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Pearl River, Hancock, George & Stone Counties PUMA, 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.

$51,589

Median Household Income

± $1,809

57.2k

Number of Households

± 2,121

In 2020, the median household income of the 57.2k households in Pearl River, Hancock, George & Stone Counties PUMA, MS grew to $51,589 from the previous year's value of $47,147.

The following chart displays the households in Pearl River, Hancock, George & Stone Counties PUMA, 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.452

2020 Wage GINI in Pearl River, Hancock, George & Stone Counties PUMA, MS

0.451

2019 Wage GINI in Pearl River, Hancock, George & Stone Counties PUMA, MS

In 2020, the income inequality in Pearl River, Hancock, George & Stone Counties PUMA, MS was 0.452 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.244% growth from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Pearl River, Hancock, George & Stone Counties PUMA, MS was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Pearl River, Hancock, George & Stone Counties PUMA, MS in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Pearl River, Hancock, George & Stone Counties PUMA, MS across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (79.4%)
Carpooled (11.9%)
Worked At Home (4.41%)

In 2020, 79.4% of workers in Pearl River, Hancock, George & Stone Counties PUMA, MS drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.9%) and those who worked at home (4.41%).

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

33.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Pearl River, Hancock, George & Stone Counties PUMA, MS have a longer commute time (33.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 5.07% of the workforce in Pearl River, Hancock, George & Stone Counties PUMA, MS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Pearl River, Hancock, George & Stone Counties PUMA, MS compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Pearl River, Hancock, George & Stone Counties PUMA, MS distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Pearl River, Hancock, George & Stone Counties PUMA, MS have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

15.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Pearl River, Hancock, George & Stone Counties PUMA, MS (21.4k out of 142k 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 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Pearl River, Hancock, George & Stone Counties PUMA, MS is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

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

88.1% of the population of Pearl River, Hancock, George & Stone Counties PUMA, MS has health coverage, with 39.9% on employee plans, 17.4% on Medicaid, 13.7% on Medicare, 14.2% on non-group plans, and 2.89% 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).

Per capita personal health care spending in Louisiana was $7,815 in 2014. This is a 4.38% increase from the previous year ($7,487).

Primary care physicians in Mississippi see 1860 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.59% decrease from the previous year (1890 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2031 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 543 patients per year.

Similarly, primary care physicians in Louisiana see 1434 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.18% decrease from the previous year (1466 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1759 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 305 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,860 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Mississippi

1,434 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Louisiana

Primary care physicians in Mississippi see an average of 1,860 patients per year. This represents a 1.59% decrease from the previous year (1,890 patients).

Primary care physicians in Louisiana see an average of 1,434 patients per year. This represents a 2.18% decrease from the previous year (1,466 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Mississippi and Louisiana in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.1% under 18 years, 18.5% between 18 and 34 years, 39.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.7% were men and 51.3% were women.

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

Uninsured People

11.9%

Uninsured

39.9%

Employer Coverage

17.4%

Medicaid

13.7%

Medicare

14.2%

Non-Group

2.89%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Pearl River, Hancock, George & Stone Counties PUMA, MS declined by 16.1% from 14.2% to 11.9%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Pearl River, Hancock, George & Stone Counties PUMA, MS changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.