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Vicksburg Micro Area Population and Races

 

As of 2010-2014, the total population of Vicksburg Area is 57,687. The Vicksburg Area population density is 93.26 people per square mile, which is higher than the state average density of 61.62 people per square mile and is higher than the national average density of 82.73 people per square mile. The most prevalent race in Vicksburg Area is black, which represent 53.67% of the total population. The average Vicksburg Area education level is higher than the state average and is lower than the national average.

Topics:Population DensityPopulation by RacesPopulation by First AncestryPopulation by GenderPopulation by AgeEducationSchool EnrollmentHousehold and FamilyMarital StatusPlace of Birth and CitizenshipLanguage

Population in 2010-2014: 57,687. #522

Population Density, #401

Vicksburg Area
93.26 per square mile
Mississippi
61.62 per square mile
U.S.
82.73 per square mile

Population by Races

White:25,473 (44.16%, #852)
Black:30,960 (53.67%, #9)
Hispanic:1,055 (1.83%, #753)
Asian:546 (0.95%, #449)
Native (American Indian, Alaska Native, Hawaiian Native, etc.):55 (0.10%, #821)
One Race, Other:289 (0.50%, see rank)
Two or More Races:364 (0.63%, see rank)
 

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical race data.

Population by First Ancestry

47,454 (82.26%) out of the total population of 57,687 reported first ancestry.

 Vicksburg Area% of the Total PopulationMississippiU.S.
Arab3160.55%, see rank0.19%0.56%
Czech190.03%, see rank0.07%0.47%
Danish1270.22%, see rank0.08%0.42%
Dutch2120.37%, see rank0.62%1.40%
English2,3224.03%, see rank7.58%8.02%
French7431.29%, see rank2.69%3.34%
German2,4814.30%, see rank5.56%15.03%
Greek00.00%, see rank0.10%0.41%
Hungarian270.05%, see rank0.07%0.46%
Irish2,7634.79%, see rank8.44%10.80%
Italian1,4082.44%, see rank1.87%5.52%
Norwegian1270.22%, see rank0.20%1.42%
Polish1460.25%, see rank0.44%3.01%
Portuguese00.00%, see rank0.06%0.44%
Russian430.07%, see rank0.13%0.92%
Scotch-Irish5881.02%, see rank1.58%0.99%
Scottish5340.93%, see rank1.46%1.72%
Subsaharan African7351.27%, see rank0.62%0.95%
Swedish840.15%, see rank0.27%1.27%
Swiss610.11%, see rank0.07%0.30%
Ukrainian00.00%, see rank0.03%0.31%
American5,6709.83%, see rank11.78%7.12%
Welsh1450.25%, see rank0.28%0.57%

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical first ancestry data.

Population by Gender

Male: 27,460 (47.60%, see rank)
Females: 30,227 (52.40%, see rank)

Vicksburg Area
Male: 47.60%
Female: 52.40%
Mississippi
Male: 48.55%
Female: 51.45%
U.S.
Male: 49.19%
Female: 50.81%

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical gender data.

Population by Age

Median Age (see rank)
Vicksburg Area
37.20 years old
Mississippi
36.30 years old
U.S.
37.40 years old

Median Age, Male (see rank)
Vicksburg Area
35.80 years old
Mississippi
34.90 years old
U.S.
36.10 years old

Median Age, Female (see rank)
Vicksburg Area
38.60 years old
Mississippi
37.80 years old
U.S.
38.80 years old

 Vicksburg Area% of the Total PopulationMississippiU.S.
Under 5 years3,7026.42%, see rank6.75%6.36%
5 to 9 years4,1407.18%, see rank6.89%6.51%
10 to 14 years4,1207.14%, see rank7.08%6.59%
15 to 19 years4,2537.37%, see rank7.18%6.85%
20 to 24 years4,1857.25%, see rank7.44%7.13%
25 to 34 years6,97612.09%, see rank12.98%13.47%
35 to 44 years6,74111.69%, see rank12.50%12.96%
45 to 54 years7,79313.51%, see rank13.50%14.09%
55 to 64 years7,87413.65%, see rank12.18%12.29%
65 to 74 years4,5727.93%, see rank7.75%7.64%
75 to 84 2,3764.12%, see rank4.21%4.25%
85 years and over9551.66%, see rank1.55%1.85%

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical age data.

Education for the 25 Years and Over

 Vicksburg AreaMississippiU.S.
Total 25 Years and Over Population37,287, 100%1,929,591209,056,129
Less Than High School5,943, 15.94%, see rank18.06%13.67%
High School Graduate10,939, 29.34%, see rank30.25%27.95%
Some College or Associate Degree11,468, 30.76%, see rank31.29%29.09%
Bachelor Degree5,447, 14.61%, see rank12.90%18.27%
Master, Doctorate, or Professional Degree3,490, 9.36%, see rank7.51%11.01%
USA.com Education Index#13.22, see rank12.9413.54
# Higher USA.com Education Index means more educated population.

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical education level data.

School Enrollment

 Vicksburg Area MississippiU.S.
Total PublicPrivatePublicPrivatePublicPrivate
Nursery School, Preschool, Kindergarten2,12681.89%18.11%79.87%20.13%71.30%28.70%
Elementary School (Grades 1-8)6,69091.11%, see rank8.89%, see rank89.76%10.24%89.86%10.14%
High School (Grades 9-12)3,21295.17%, see rank4.83%, see rank88.29%11.71%90.60%9.40%
College3,48387.25%, see rank12.75%, see rank87.67%12.33%78.37%21.63%
Graduate School54682.78%, see rank17.22%, see rank74.93%25.07%58.86%41.14%

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical school enrollment data.

Household and Family

 Vicksburg AreaMississippiU.S.
Total Households21,530, 100%1,092,627116,211,092
Average Household Size2.63, see rank2.642.63
1 Person Households6,763, 31.41%, see rank27.31%27.57%
2 or More Person Households14,767, 68.59%, see rank72.69%72.43%
Family Households (Families)14,055, 65.28%, see rank68.69%66.22%
Average Family Size3.43, see rank3.303.32
Married-Couple Family8,665, 40.25%, see rank45.22%48.42%
Nonfamily Households7,475, 34.72%, see rank31.31%33.78%

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical household and family data.

Marital Status of 15 Years and Over

 Vicksburg Area%MississippiU.S.
15 Years and Over Total45,725see rank2,365,897252,974,135
Males, 15 Years and Over21,438100%, see rank1,133,229123,281,364
Never Married8,53139.79%, see rank35.54%35.77%
Married9,82645.83%, see rank50.55%52.04%
Widowed8634.03%, see rank2.91%2.57%
Divorced2,21810.35%, see rank11.00%9.62%
Females, 15 Years and Over24,287100%, see rank1,232,668129,692,771
Never Married8,85436.46%, see rank30.41%29.48%
Married10,02141.26%, see rank46.21%49.19%
Widowed2,77111.41%, see rank10.86%9.16%
Divorced2,64110.87%, see rank12.51%12.16%

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical marital status data.

Place of Birth and Citizenship

 Vicksburg Area%MississippiU.S.
Native56,83198.52%, see rank97.76%86.93%
Born in the State of Residence46,65680.88%, see rank71.47%58.73%
Born in Different State9,79516.98%, see rank25.73%26.78%
Born in Puerto Rico, U.S. Island Areas,
or Born Abroad to American Parent(s)
3800.66%, see rank0.56%1.42%
Foreign Born8561.48%, see rank2.24%13.07%
Foreign Born with U.S. Citizenship4810.83%, see rank0.79%5.99%
Foreign Born without U.S. Citizenship3750.65%, see rank1.46%7.09%
Born In Europe1280.22%, see rank0.23%1.53%
Born In Asia3660.63%, see rank0.75%3.82%
Born In Africa710.12%, see rank0.06%0.55%
Born In Oceania00.00%, see rank0.01%0.07%
Born In Latin America2730.47%, see rank1.15%6.83%
Born In Northern America180.03%, see rank0.05%0.26%

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical place of birth and citizenship data.

Language Spoken at Home

 Vicksburg Area%MississippiU.S.
English20,65195.92%, see rank95.53%79.39%
Spanish4322.01%, see rank2.64%11.75%
Other Indo-European Languages3071.43%, see rank0.89%4.52%
Asian and Pacific Islander Languages890.41%, see rank0.67%3.36%
Other510.24%, see rank0.28%0.99%

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical language spoken at home data.


 
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