Wiggins, MS
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
4,506
Unemployment
6.1%
Poverty
23.2%
Median Home
$115,100
Median Income
$39,919
Median Rent
$686
Wiggins SnackAbility
3
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
5/10
Housing
5
Affordability
7
Diversity
8.5
Safety
6
Amenities
6
Education
4
Commute
8.5
Wiggins, MS Crime Report
210
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
4,547.4
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
83.61%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Wiggins / 100k People |
Mississippi / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 210 | 4,547.4 | 2,653.7 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 5 | 108.3 | 277.9 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 11.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 57.1 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 5 | 108.3 | 184.6 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 205 | 4,439.2 | 2,375.8 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 34 | 736.2 | 627.0 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 162 | 3,508.0 | 1,555.7 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 9 | 194.9 | 193.1 | 219.9 |
Wiggins, MS Photos
Source: Wikipedia User Woodlot | CC BY-SA 3.0
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Source: Wikipedia User Woodlot | CC BY-SA 3.0
Source: Public Domain
Rankings for Wiggins in Mississippi
Map Of Wiggins, MS
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Population over time in Wiggins
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 4,506 | -1.0% |
| 2018 | 4,552 | 1.1% |
| 2017 | 4,502 | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 4,516 | 0.6% |
| 2015 | 4,487 | 0.5% |
| 2014 | 4,463 | 0.4% |
| 2013 | 4,446 | 1.1% |
| 2012 | 4,399 | 1.7% |
| 2011 | 4,327 | 1.1% |
| 2010 | 4,281 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Wiggins
| Race | Wiggins | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 66.2% | 56.6% | 60.7% |
| African American | 27.9% | 37.6% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 1.0% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 2.4% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 3.5% | 3.1% | 18.0% |
Gender in Wiggins
| Gender | Wiggins | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.3% | 51.5% | 50.8% |
| Male | 51.7% | 48.5% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Wiggins for adults over 25
| Education | Wiggins | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 7.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 15.0% | 10.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 35.0% | 30.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 24.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 10.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 8.0% | 14.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Wiggins, Mississippi
| Income | Wiggins | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 15.1% | 9.8% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.0% | 6.7% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.1% | 12.7% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.9% | 11.1% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 16.4% | 13.9% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.9% | 16.8% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 5.7% | 11.5% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.4% | 10.8% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1.7% | 3.6% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.9% | 3.0% | 7.7% |
