Wiggins, MS
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime
Updated: 2023-10-27

Living In Wiggins, Mississippi Summary

Life in Wiggins research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Wiggins 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 Wiggins:

  • The population in Wiggins is 4,282.

  • The median home value in Wiggins is $131,300.

  • The median income in Wiggins is $48,784.

  • The median rent in Wiggins is $724.

  • The unemployment rate in Wiggins is 8.7%.

  • The poverty rate in Wiggins is 23.4%.

Wiggins SnackAbility

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

Wiggins, MS Crime Report

155
Total Crimes
3,584.6
Total Crimes / 100k People
54.23%
Above National Average
Statistic Count
Raw
Wiggins
/ 100k People
Mississippi
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 155 3,584.6 2,392.8 2,324.2
Violent Crime 4 92.5 291.2 369.8
Murder 1 23.1 10.6 6.3
Robbery 0 0.0 47.8 66.1
Aggravated Assault 2 46.3 194.0 268.2
Property Crime 151 3,492.1 2,101.6 1,954.4
Burglary 38 878.8 488.3 269.8
Larceny 106 2,451.4 1,408.3 1,401.9
Car Theft 7 161.9 205.0 282.7

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Rankings for Wiggins in Mississippi

Map Of Wiggins, MS

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Population over time in Wiggins

Year Population % Change
2021 4,282 -5.9%
2020 4,552 1.1%
2019 4,502 -0.3%
2018 4,516 0.6%
2017 4,487 0.5%
2016 4,463 0.4%
2015 4,446 1.1%
2014 4,399 1.7%
2013 4,327 1.1%
2012 4,281 -

Race / Ethnicity in Wiggins

White
60.0% (2,569)
African American
35.3% (1,512)
American Indian
0.0% (0)
Asian
0.0% (0)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
2.6% (113)
Hispanic
2.1% (88)
Race Wiggins MS USA
White 60.0% 56.0% 59.4%
African American 35.3% 37.4% 12.2%
American Indian 0.0% 0.4% 0.6%
Asian 0.0% 1.0% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.6% 1.7% 3.2%
Hispanic 2.1% 3.2% 18.4%

Gender in Wiggins

Female
45.4% (1,942)
Male
54.6% (2,340)
Gender Wiggins MS USA
Female 45.4% 51.3% 50.5%
Male 54.6% 48.7% 49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Wiggins for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
6.0% (256)
9-12th Grade
20.0% (856)
High School / GED
29.0% (1,241)
Some College
29.0% (1,241)
Associate's Degree
5.0% (214)
Bachelor's Degree
7.0% (299)
Master's Degree
3.0% (128)
Professional Degree
0.0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
1.0% (42)
Education Wiggins MS USA
< 9th Grade 6.0% 4.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 20.0% 10.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 29.0% 30.0% 26.0%
Some College 29.0% 22.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 5.0% 11.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 7.0% 14.0% 21.0%
Master's Degree 3.0% 6.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 0.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1.0% 1.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Wiggins, Mississippi

Less than $10,000
7.6% (32,756)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.6% (19,586)
$15,000 to $24,999
19.8% (84,761)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.5% (36,471)
$35,000 to $49,999
10.9% (46,602)
$50,000 to $74,999
24.0% (102,659)
$75,000 to $99,999
3.8% (16,209)
$100,000 to $149,999
17.7% (75,981)
$150,000 to $199,999
2.8% (11,819)
$200,000 or more
0.3% (1,350)
Income Wiggins MS USA
Less than $10,000 7.6% 8.7% 5.5%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.6% 6.4% 3.9%
$15,000 to $24,999 19.8% 11.6% 7.8%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.5% 10.7% 8.2%
$35,000 to $49,999 10.9% 13.2% 11.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 24.0% 17.0% 16.8%
$75,000 to $99,999 3.8% 11.8% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 17.7% 12.2% 16.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 2.8% 4.6% 7.8%
$200,000 or more 0.3% 3.8% 9.5%

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