Vicksburg, MS
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Vicksburg, Mississippi Summary
Life in Vicksburg research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Vicksburg over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Vicksburg:
The population in Vicksburg is 20,944.
The median home value in Vicksburg is $142,121.
The median income in Vicksburg is $42,484.
The cost of living in Vicksburg is 82 which is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Vicksburg is $857.
The unemployment rate in Vicksburg is 8.2%.
The poverty rate in Vicksburg is 27.9%.
The average high in Vicksburg is 75.6° and the average low is 54.6°.
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Vicksburg, MS Crime Report
Crime in Vicksburg summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Vicksburg. Key points include:
There were 876 total crimes in Vicksburg in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Vicksburg is 4,427.6 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Vicksburg is 616.6 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Vicksburg is 3,811.0 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Vicksburg is 108.92% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Vicksburg Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Vicksburg / 100k People |
Mississippi / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 876 | 4,427.6 | 1,573.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 122 | 616.6 | 210.5 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 4 | 20.2 | 7.4 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 15 | 75.8 | 18.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 99 | 500.4 | 155.4 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 754 | 3,811.0 | 1,363.0 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 95 | 480.2 | 235.2 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 580 | 2,931.5 | 982.5 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 79 | 399.3 | 145.3 | 259.0 |
Vicksburg, MS Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Vicksburg summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Vicksburg. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Mississippi. Key points include:
The cost of living in Vicksburg is 82 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Vicksburg is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Vicksburg is $142,121.
The median income in Vicksburg is $42,484.
Vicksburg's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Vicksburg Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Vicksburg | Mississippi | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 84 | 100 | |
| Services | 96 | 90 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 100 | 95 | 100 | |
| Health | 101 | 96 | 100 | |
| Housing | 65 | 63 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 79 | 90 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 82 | 85 | 100 | |
Vicksburg, MS Weather
The average high in Vicksburg is 75.6° and the average low is 54.6°.
There are 75.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 56.4 inches of precipitation each year with 0.3 inches of snow.
| Stat | Vicksburg |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 75.6 |
| Average Annual Low | 54.6 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 75.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 56.4 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.3 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Vicksburg, MS Photos
1 Reviews & Comments About Vicksburg
/5
HomeSnacks User - None
As a one-time resident of Vicksburg, it was a quaint, quiet town rich in culture...and crime was present, yet I just feel you missed again.
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Vicksburg Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Vicksburg
The current population in Vicksburg is 20,944. The population has decreased -13.4% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 20,944 | -1.8% |
| 2022 | 21,337 | -1.9% |
| 2021 | 21,748 | -1.3% |
| 2020 | 22,045 | -1.3% |
| 2019 | 22,332 | -1.6% |
| 2018 | 22,706 | -1.1% |
| 2017 | 22,961 | -1.5% |
| 2016 | 23,320 | -0.5% |
| 2015 | 23,439 | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 23,559 | -0.5% |
| 2013 | 23,671 | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 23,725 | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 23,961 | -0.9% |
| 2010 | 24,189 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Vicksburg
Vicksburg is:
22.8% White with 4,771 White residents.
73.7% African American with 15,442 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.3% Asian with 64 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
1.0% Two Or More with 218 Two Or More residents.
2.1% Hispanic with 449 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Vicksburg | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 22.8% | 55.4% | 58.2% |
| African American | 73.7% | 36.9% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 1.0% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 1.0% | 2.4% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 2.1% | 3.6% | 19.0% |
Gender in Vicksburg
Vicksburg is 52.7% female with 11,037 female residents.
Vicksburg is 47.3% male with 9,907 male residents.
| Gender | Vicksburg | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 51.5% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.3% | 48.5% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Vicksburg for adults over 25
4.0% of adults in Vicksburg completed < 9th grade.
11.0% of adults in Vicksburg completed 9-12th grade.
30.0% of adults in Vicksburg completed high school / ged.
21.0% of adults in Vicksburg completed some college.
10.0% of adults in Vicksburg completed associate's degree.
14.0% of adults in Vicksburg completed bachelor's degree.
7.0% of adults in Vicksburg completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Vicksburg completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Vicksburg completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Vicksburg | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 11.0% | 9.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 30.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 14.0% | 15.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Vicksburg, Mississippi
10.3% of households in Vicksburg earn Less than $10,000.
7.8% of households in Vicksburg earn $10,000 to $14,999.
12.2% of households in Vicksburg earn $15,000 to $24,999.
11.3% of households in Vicksburg earn $25,000 to $34,999.
13.4% of households in Vicksburg earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.9% of households in Vicksburg earn $50,000 to $74,999.
9.3% of households in Vicksburg earn $75,000 to $99,999.
10.4% of households in Vicksburg earn $100,000 to $149,999.
4.5% of households in Vicksburg earn $150,000 to $199,999.
4.9% of households in Vicksburg earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Vicksburg | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 10.3% | 7.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.8% | 6.3% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 12.2% | 10.6% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.3% | 9.4% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.4% | 13.0% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.9% | 16.6% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.3% | 12.0% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 10.4% | 13.8% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.5% | 6.0% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.9% | 5.3% | 12.6% |
