Vicksburg, MS
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2023-10-17

Living In Vicksburg, Mississippi Summary

Life in Vicksburg research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Vicksburg over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Vicksburg:

  • The population in Vicksburg is 21,748.

  • The median home value in Vicksburg is $110,200.

  • The median income in Vicksburg is $37,995.

  • The cost of living in Vicksburg is 82 which is 0.8x lower than the national average.

  • The median rent in Vicksburg is $780.

  • The unemployment rate in Vicksburg is 6.9%.

  • The poverty rate in Vicksburg is 27.8%.

Vicksburg SnackAbility

1
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
4/10
Housing
5
Affordability
5
Diversity
8.5
Safety
3
Amenities
8
Education
6
Commute
8.5

Vicksburg, MS Crime Report

1,018
Total Crimes
4,994.8
Total Crimes / 100k People
114.91%
Above National Average
Statistic Count
Raw
Vicksburg
/ 100k People
Mississippi
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 1,018 4,994.8 2,392.8 2,324.2
Violent Crime 103 505.4 291.2 369.8
Murder 3 14.7 10.6 6.3
Robbery 20 98.1 47.8 66.1
Aggravated Assault 76 372.9 194.0 268.2
Property Crime 915 4,489.5 2,101.6 1,954.4
Burglary 123 603.5 488.3 269.8
Larceny 688 3,375.7 1,408.3 1,401.9
Car Theft 104 510.3 205.0 282.7

Vicksburg, MS Cost Of Living

82
Vicksburg's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Living Expense Vicksburg Mississippi National Average
Overall 82 86 100
Services 93 92 100
Groceries 90 94 100
Health 88 98 100
Housing 54 69 100
Transportation 89 91 100
Utilities 106 87 100

Vicksburg, MS Photos

Vicksburg Loc Pan A
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Choctaw Nation
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View Of Vicksburgc Mississippi
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Mississippi River Floating Dry Dock  Vicksburg
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Rankings for Vicksburg in Mississippi

Map Of Vicksburg, MS

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Population over time in Vicksburg

Year Population % Change
2021 22,045 -2.9%
2020 22,706 -1.1%
2019 22,961 -1.5%
2018 23,320 -0.5%
2017 23,439 -0.5%
2016 23,559 -0.5%
2015 23,671 -0.2%
2014 23,725 -1.0%
2013 23,961 -0.9%
2012 24,189 -

Race / Ethnicity in Vicksburg

White
27.0% (5,873)
African American
68.8% (14,966)
American Indian
0.1% (23)
Asian
0.2% (46)
Hawaiian
0.0% (9)
Other
0.0% (8)
Two Or More
1.2% (270)
Hispanic
2.5% (553)
Race Vicksburg MS USA
White 27.0% 56.0% 59.4%
African American 68.8% 37.4% 12.2%
American Indian 0.1% 0.4% 0.6%
Asian 0.2% 1.0% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 1.2% 1.7% 3.2%
Hispanic 2.5% 3.2% 18.4%

Gender in Vicksburg

Female
51.8% (11,260)
Male
48.2% (10,488)
Gender Vicksburg MS USA
Female 51.8% 51.3% 50.5%
Male 48.2% 48.7% 49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Vicksburg for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
4.0% (869)
9-12th Grade
10.0% (2,174)
High School / GED
26.0% (5,654)
Some College
23.0% (5,002)
Associate's Degree
13.0% (2,827)
Bachelor's Degree
14.0% (3,044)
Master's Degree
7.0% (1,522)
Professional Degree
1.0% (217)
Doctorate Degree
2.0% (434)
Education Vicksburg MS USA
< 9th Grade 4.0% 4.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 10.0% 10.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 26.0% 30.0% 26.0%
Some College 23.0% 22.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 13.0% 11.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 14.0% 14.0% 21.0%
Master's Degree 7.0% 6.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 1.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 2.0% 1.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Vicksburg, Mississippi

Less than $10,000
13.6% (295,735)
$10,000 to $14,999
7.0% (152,356)
$15,000 to $24,999
14.9% (323,693)
$25,000 to $34,999
12.1% (263,674)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.2% (287,015)
$50,000 to $74,999
15.0% (326,771)
$75,000 to $99,999
6.2% (134,145)
$100,000 to $149,999
10.7% (232,895)
$150,000 to $199,999
3.7% (80,538)
$200,000 or more
3.6% (77,973)
Income Vicksburg MS USA
Less than $10,000 13.6% 8.7% 5.5%
$10,000 to $14,999 7.0% 6.4% 3.9%
$15,000 to $24,999 14.9% 11.6% 7.8%
$25,000 to $34,999 12.1% 10.7% 8.2%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.2% 13.2% 11.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 15.0% 17.0% 16.8%
$75,000 to $99,999 6.2% 11.8% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 10.7% 12.2% 16.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 3.7% 4.6% 7.8%
$200,000 or more 3.6% 3.8% 9.5%

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