Upper Delta News

Of the 41,061 citizens living in Mississippi County in 2021, 96% said they were only one race, while 4% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.

The most prevalent racial group among citizens in Mississippi County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 59.1% or 24,266 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 34.8% and totaled 14,304 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Mississippi County is 1.3% lower than the state average, which stands at 5.3%.

An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau's American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed. These funds significantly influence community services, education, and infrastructure in areas like Mississippi County.

	Estimated Total
White	24,266
African American	14,304
Multiracial	1,630
Some Other Race	620
Asian	162
American Indian or Alaska Native	63
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	16

Source: US Census Bureau