Poverty Rate in Washington County, Mississippi
In Washington County, Mississippi, an estimated 12,788 of 43,658 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Washington County, Mississippi?
The poverty rate in Washington County, Mississippi is 30.4%.
- How many people in Washington County, Mississippi live in poverty?
In Washington County, Mississippi, an estimated 12,788 of 43,658 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Washington County, Mississippi compare to the average for Mississippi?
The poverty rate in Washington County, Mississippi is 52.6% higher than the Mississippi average. In Washington County, Mississippi, an estimated 29.3% of 43,658 people live in poverty. In Mississippi, 19.2% of 2,858,819 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Washington County, Mississippi compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Washington County, Mississippi is 134.4% higher than the US average. In Washington County, Mississippi, an estimated 29.3% of 43,658 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.5% of 323,275,448 people live in poverty.
Population
Poverty Rate in Washington County, Mississippi
2022
29.3% of 44 thousand people
- Age
Under 18 years
44.5% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Washington County, Mississippi
2022
44.5% of 11 thousand people
Under 5 years
43.4% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Washington County, Mississippi
2022
43.4% of 3 thousand people
5 to 17 years
44.9% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Washington County, Mississippi
2022
44.9% of 8 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
44.2% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Washington County, Mississippi
2022
44.2% of 11 thousand people
18 to 64 years
24.9% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Washington County, Mississippi
2022
24.9% of 25 thousand people
18 to 34 years
27.7% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Washington County, Mississippi
2022
27.7% of 9 thousand people
35 to 64 years
23.4% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Washington County, Mississippi
2022
23.4% of 16 thousand people
60 years and over
22.5% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Washington County, Mississippi
2022
22.5% of 10 thousand people
65 years and over
21.6% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Washington County, Mississippi
2022
21.6% of 7 thousand people
- Gender
Male
27.2% Poverty Rate for men in Washington County, Mississippi
2022
27.2% of 21 thousand people
Female
31.2% Poverty Rate for women in Washington County, Mississippi
2022
31.2% of 23 thousand people
- Race
White
9.8% Poverty Rate for White people in Washington County, Mississippi
2022
9.8% of 11 thousand people
Black or African American
36.4% Poverty Rate for Black People in Washington County, Mississippi
2022
36.4% of 32 thousand people
American Indian and Alaska Native
0% Poverty Rate for Native Americans in Washington County, Mississippi
2022
0% of 18 people
Asian
3.6% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Washington County, Mississippi
2022
3.6% of 364 people
Some other race
34.4% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Washington County, Mississippi
2022
34.4% of 605 people
Two or more races
12.1% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Washington County, Mississippi
2022
12.1% of 470 people
Hispanic
46% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Washington County, Mississippi
2022
46% of 754 people
White, not Hispanic
9.3% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Washington County, Mississippi
2022
9.3% of 11 thousand people
- Education level
Population 25 years and over
24.4% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Washington County, Mississippi
2022
24.4% of 29 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
45.6% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Washington County, Mississippi
2022
45.6% of 6 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
26.5% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Washington County, Mississippi
2022
26.5% of 9 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
19.5% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Washington County, Mississippi
2022
19.5% of 8 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
8.2% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Washington County, Mississippi
2022
8.2% of 6 thousand people
- Employment status
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
13.6% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Washington County, Mississippi
2022
13.6% of 18 thousand people
Employed
9.2% Poverty Rate for employed people in Washington County, Mississippi
2022
9.2% of 17 thousand people
Male
6.9% Poverty Rate for employed men in Washington County, Mississippi
2022
6.9% of 8 thousand people
Female
11.6% Poverty Rate for employed women in Washington County, Mississippi
2022
11.6% of 8 thousand people
Unemployed
55.5% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Washington County, Mississippi
2022
55.5% of 2 thousand people
Male
48.1% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Washington County, Mississippi
2022
48.1% of 657 people
Female
60% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Washington County, Mississippi
2022
60% of 1 thousand people
- Work experience
Population 16 years and over
24.6% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Washington County, Mississippi
2022
24.6% of 34 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
6.6% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Washington County, Mississippi
2022
6.6% of 12 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
23.4% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Washington County, Mississippi
2022
23.4% of 6 thousand people
Did not work
38.7% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Washington County, Mississippi
2022
38.7% of 16 thousand people
- Single people
SINGLE PEOPLE
37.2% Poverty Rate for single people in Washington County, Mississippi
2022
37.2% of 8 thousand people
Male
31.3% Poverty Rate for single men in Washington County, Mississippi
2022
31.3% of 4 thousand people
Female
42.3% Poverty Rate for single women in Washington County, Mississippi
2022
42.3% of 5 thousand people
18 to 24 years
28.8% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Washington County, Mississippi
2022
28.8% of 605 people
25 to 34 years
31.9% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Washington County, Mississippi
2022
31.9% of 1 thousand people
35 to 44 years
32% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Washington County, Mississippi
2022
32% of 917 people
45 to 54 years
36.9% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Washington County, Mississippi
2022
36.9% of 1 thousand people
55 to 64 years
53.2% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Washington County, Mississippi
2022
53.2% of 2 thousand people
65 to 74 years
36.7% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Washington County, Mississippi
2022
36.7% of 2 thousand people
75 years and over
28.8% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Washington County, Mississippi
2022
28.8% of 1 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
8.7% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Washington County, Mississippi
2022
8.7% of 3 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
38.7% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Washington County, Mississippi
2022
38.7% of 1 thousand people
Did not work
55.2% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Washington County, Mississippi
2022
55.2% of 4 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
29.2% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Washington County, Mississippi
2022
29.2%
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