Latimer is a CDP located in Harrison County Mississippi. Latimer has a 2024 population of 6,496. Latimer is currently growing at a rate of 0.46% annually and its population has increased by 5.66% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,148 in 2020.
The average household income in Latimer is $86,728 with a poverty rate of 17.84%. The median age in Latimer is 38.4 years: 38.4 years for males, and 38.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Latimer was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,657 | 71.93% |
| Two or more races | 790 | 12.2% |
| Asian | 456 | 7.04% |
| Black or African American | 288 | 4.45% |
| Other race | 265 | 4.09% |
| Native American | 18 | 0.28% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,254 | 2.87 | 78.7 | 21.3 |
| Married | 1,098 | 2.92 | 88.4 | 11.6 |
| Non Family | 573 | 1.78 | 76.1 | 23.9 |
| Female | 411 | 4.41 | 49.1 | 50.9 |
| Male | 172 | 2.55 | 95.9 | 4.1 |
3.07
Average Family Size
2.87
Average Household Size
78.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 302 | 6.91% |
| Associates Degree | 530 | 12.13% |
| Bachelors Degree | 391 | 8.95% |
| Graduate Degree | 250 | 5.72% |
| High School Graduate | 1,408 | 32.23% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 204 | 4.67% |
| Some College | 1,283 | 29.37% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,379 | 3,041 | 537 |
| Asian | 385 | 272 | 59 |
| 2+ Races | 253 | 223 | 3 |
| Black | 241 | 241 | 42 |
| Hispanic | 158 | 125 | 0 |
| Other Race | 92 | 76 | 0 |
| Native American | 18 | 9 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 17.43%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $76,016 | $75,156 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $88,077 | $89,808 | $82,955 |
| High School Graduate | $22,252 | $0 | $19,107 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $62,569 | $63,036 | $55,263 |
| Overall | $40,686 | $43,648 | $34,826 |
| Some College | $38,194 | $42,267 | $28,000 |
$40,686
Average Earnings
$43,648
Average Male
$34,826
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.19% of Latimer residents speak only English, while 10.81% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 6.73% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,657 | 840 | 18.04% |
| Multiple | 790 | 170 | 21.52% |
| Black | 288 | 91 | 31.6% |
| Hispanic | 448 | 50 | 11.16% |
| Asian | 456 | 20 | 4.39% |
| Native | 18 | 18 | 100% |
| Other | 265 | 16 | 6.04% |
17.84%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.5%
Male Poverty Rate
20.43%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Latimer is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Latimer is Asian, with 4.39% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.98%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.65%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.01%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.79% |
| Some College | 15.06% |
| High School | 9.23% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.9% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 72.22% |
| Male Unemployed | 48.94% |
| Male Employed | 6.94% |
| Female Employed | 2.4% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $66,495 | $87,154 |
| Households | $66,016 | $86,728 |
| Married Families | $86,442 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $63,233 | $73,759 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.2%
Male Marriage Rate
46.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
912
Number of Veterans
763
Male Veterans
149
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 425 |
| Second Gulf War | 323 |
| Vietnam | 154 |
| Korea | 116 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 433 |
| 75+ | 181 |
| 65 to 74 | 175 |
| 18 to 34 | 71 |
| 55 to 64 | 52 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 752 | 20.18% |
| Asian | 160 | 35.09% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.95%
Veteran Poverty Rate
15.57%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.8%
Labor Force Participation
59.1%
Employment Rate
6.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
58.67%
Born in Latimer
94.04%
Native Born
5.96%
Foreign Born
0.97%
Non Citizen
4.99%
Naturalized
94.04% of Latimer residents were born in the United States, with 58.67% having been born in Mississippi. 0.97% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,496 | 30 | 0.46% |
| 2023 | 6,466 | 30 | 0.47% |
| 2022 | 6,436 | 370 | 6.1% |
| 2021 | 6,066 | -82 | -1.33% |
| 2020 | 6,148 | -747 | -10.83% |
| 2019 | 6,895 | 34 | 0.5% |
| 2018 | 6,861 | -348 | -4.83% |
| 2017 | 7,209 | 385 | 5.64% |
| 2016 | 6,824 | -185 | -2.64% |
| 2015 | 7,009 | -57 | -0.81% |
| 2014 | 7,066 | -117 | -1.63% |
| 2013 | 7,183 | 213 | 3.06% |
| 2012 | 6,970 | 173 | 2.55% |
| 2011 | 6,797 | 718 | 11.81% |
| 2010 | 6,079 | 0 | 0% |