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| Population | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,844,658 | 281,421,920 |
| Female | 51.7% | 50.9% |
| Male | 48.3% | 49.1% |
| 18 years and over | 72.7% | 74.3% |
| 65 years and over | 12.1% | 12.4% |
| Married Persons | 54.3% | 56.5% |
| Single Persons | 45.7% | 43.5% |
| Median Age | 33.8 | 35.3 |
| Average Family Size | 3.1 | 3.1 |
| Ethnicity | ||
| White | 61.8% | 77.0% |
| Black or African American | 36.6% | 12.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 3.7% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.5% | 5.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 1.4% | 12.9% |
| Housing Characteristics | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,161,953 | 115,904,640 |
| Median Home Cost | $71,400 | $119,600 |
| Number of Households | 1,046,434 | 105,480,104 |
