Poverty Rate in Harrison County, Mississippi
In Harrison County, Mississippi, an estimated 40,157 of 205,961 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Harrison County, Mississippi?
The poverty rate in Harrison County, Mississippi is 19.5%.
- How many people in Harrison County, Mississippi live in poverty?
In Harrison County, Mississippi, an estimated 40,157 of 205,961 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Harrison County, Mississippi compare to the average for Mississippi?
The poverty rate in Harrison County, Mississippi is 2.09% higher than the Mississippi average. In Harrison County, Mississippi, an estimated 19.5% of 205,961 people live in poverty. In Mississippi, 19.1% of 2,841,445 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Harrison County, Mississippi compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Harrison County, Mississippi is 54.76% higher than the US average. In Harrison County, Mississippi, an estimated 19.5% of 205,961 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Biloxi, Mississippi 14.4% of 46,770 people.
- DeLisle, Mississippi 0% of 1,583 people.
- Diamondhead, Mississippi 5.1% of 9,226 people.
- D'Iberville, Mississippi 19% of 12,820 people.
- Gulfport, Mississippi 26.6% of 70,602 people.
Under 18 years
18.8% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Harrison County, Mississippi
2023
18.8% of 49 thousand people
Under 5 years
29.2% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Harrison County, Mississippi
2023
29.2% of 12 thousand people
5 to 17 years
15.3% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Harrison County, Mississippi
2023
15.3% of 36 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
18.8% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Harrison County, Mississippi
2023
18.8% of 48 thousand people
18 to 64 years
15.3% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Harrison County, Mississippi
2023
15.3% of 122 thousand people
18 to 34 years
14.1% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Harrison County, Mississippi
2023
14.1% of 42 thousand people
35 to 64 years
15.9% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Harrison County, Mississippi
2023
15.9% of 80 thousand people
60 years and over
13.7% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Harrison County, Mississippi
2023
13.7% of 51 thousand people
65 years and over
12.3% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Harrison County, Mississippi
2023
12.3% of 35 thousand people
White
10.5% Poverty Rate for White people in Harrison County, Mississippi
2023
10.5% of 129 thousand people
Black or African American
21.7% Poverty Rate for Black People in Harrison County, Mississippi
2023
21.7% of 48 thousand people
Some other race
41.4% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Harrison County, Mississippi
2023
41.4% of 6 thousand people
Two or more races
24.4% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Harrison County, Mississippi
2023
24.4% of 17 thousand people
Hispanic
30.8% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Harrison County, Mississippi
2023
30.8% of 14 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
10.8% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Harrison County, Mississippi
2023
10.8% of 126 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
14.3% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Harrison County, Mississippi
2023
14.3% of 141 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
26.5% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Harrison County, Mississippi
2023
26.5% of 13 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
21.5% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Harrison County, Mississippi
2023
21.5% of 42 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
10.3% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Harrison County, Mississippi
2023
10.3% of 46 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
7.4% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Harrison County, Mississippi
2023
7.4% of 41 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
9.5% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Harrison County, Mississippi
2023
9.5% of 96 thousand people
Employed
8.8% Poverty Rate for employed people in Harrison County, Mississippi
2023
8.8% of 91 thousand people
Male
8.4% Poverty Rate for employed men in Harrison County, Mississippi
2023
8.4% of 46 thousand people
Female
9.3% Poverty Rate for employed women in Harrison County, Mississippi
2023
9.3% of 45 thousand people
Unemployed
23.5% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Harrison County, Mississippi
2023
23.5% of 5 thousand people
Male
20.6% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Harrison County, Mississippi
2023
20.6% of 3 thousand people
Female
27.3% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Harrison County, Mississippi
2023
27.3% of 2 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
14.5% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Harrison County, Mississippi
2023
14.5% of 163 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
3.1% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Harrison County, Mississippi
2023
3.1% of 68 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
22.2% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Harrison County, Mississippi
2023
22.2% of 36 thousand people
Did not work
23.1% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Harrison County, Mississippi
2023
23.1% of 59 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
28% Poverty Rate for single people in Harrison County, Mississippi
2023
28% of 44 thousand people
Male
26.1% Poverty Rate for single men in Harrison County, Mississippi
2023
26.1% of 22 thousand people
Female
30% Poverty Rate for single women in Harrison County, Mississippi
2023
30% of 22 thousand people
18 to 24 years
25.3% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Harrison County, Mississippi
2023
25.3% of 4 thousand people
25 to 34 years
15.8% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Harrison County, Mississippi
2023
15.8% of 7 thousand people
35 to 44 years
21.3% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Harrison County, Mississippi
2023
21.3% of 6 thousand people
45 to 54 years
44.6% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Harrison County, Mississippi
2023
44.6% of 7 thousand people
55 to 64 years
35.6% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Harrison County, Mississippi
2023
35.6% of 9 thousand people
65 to 74 years
27.7% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Harrison County, Mississippi
2023
27.7% of 7 thousand people
75 years and over
21.1% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Harrison County, Mississippi
2023
21.1% of 5 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
4.2% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Harrison County, Mississippi
2023
4.2% of 18 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
37.3% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Harrison County, Mississippi
2023
37.3% of 10 thousand people
Did not work
47.7% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Harrison County, Mississippi
2023
47.7% of 17 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
15.5% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Harrison County, Mississippi
2023
15.5%
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