Mississippi County, Arkansas
County
Overview
- County Name
- Mississippi County
- State
- Arkansas
- FIPS Code
- 05093
- State FIPS
- 05
- County FIPS
- 093
Geography
- Land Area
- 902.09 sq mi
- Water Area
- 27.89 sq mi
- Total Area
- 929.98 sq mi
- Latitude
- 35.766944
- Longitude
- -90.052207
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 38,523
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 28,397
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 37,009 | 96.1% |
| Hispanic | 1,515 | 3.9% |
| White | 22,338 | 58.0% |
| Black | 13,469 | 35.0% |
| Asian | 46 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 6 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 47 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 27,626 | 97.3% |
| Hispanic | 772 | 2.7% |
| White | 17,401 | 61.3% |
| Black | 9,891 | 34.8% |
| Asian | 79 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 306 | 1.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 24 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 39,126
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $53,538
- Poverty Rate
- 20.6%
- Population Below Poverty
- 8,071
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 22,227 | 56.8% |
| Black | 13,466 | 34.4% |
| Asian | 203 | 0.5% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 16,814
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 4,570 | 27.2% |
| Republican | 5,024 | 29.9% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 7,216 | 42.9% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 7,262 | 43.2% |
| Female | 9,235 | 54.9% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 9,450 | 56.2% |
| Hispanic | 370 | 2.2% |
| Black | 6,205 | 36.9% |
| Asian | 104 | 0.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 8,653
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 51.5%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 4,923 | 52.1% |
| Hispanic | 110 | 29.7% |
| Black | 3,205 | 51.7% |
| Asian | 50 | 48.1% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 3,788 | 52.2% |
| Female | 4,723 | 51.1% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 8,282 (32.3%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 3,508 (13.6%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 19,133
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $123,438
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $804
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 81.0%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 3.0%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 31.9%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.