Vicksburg is a city located in Warren County Mississippi. Vicksburg has a 2024 population of 19,767. It is also the county seat of Warren County. Vicksburg is currently declining at a rate of -2.1% annually and its population has decreased by -7.91% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 21,465 in 2020.
The average household income in Vicksburg is $67,043 with a poverty rate of 27.9%. The median age in Vicksburg is 39 years: 38.2 years for males, and 40.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Vicksburg was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 15,459 | 73.81% |
| White | 4,802 | 22.93% |
| Two or more races | 593 | 2.83% |
| Asian | 68 | 0.32% |
| Other race | 19 | 0.09% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.01% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,158 | 2.5 | 57.8 | 42.2 |
| Non Family | 3,685 | 1.22 | 47.1 | 52.9 |
| Married | 2,243 | 3.39 | 84.9 | 15.1 |
| Female | 1,956 | 3.7 | 49.6 | 50.4 |
| Male | 274 | 3.93 | 39.1 | 60.9 |
3.52
Average Family Size
2.5
Average Household Size
57.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,598 | 11.13% |
| Associates Degree | 1,408 | 9.81% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,945 | 13.55% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,490 | 10.38% |
| High School Graduate | 4,338 | 30.22% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 579 | 4.03% |
| Some College | 2,997 | 20.88% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 9,973 | 8,148 | 1,596 |
| White | 3,938 | 3,615 | 1,717 |
| 2+ Races | 342 | 321 | 84 |
| Hispanic | 322 | 293 | 67 |
| Asian | 49 | 49 | 35 |
| Other Race | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| Islander | 3 | 3 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,450 | $81,741 | $47,867 |
| Graduate Degree | $67,929 | $71,906 | $61,118 |
| High School Graduate | $24,095 | $31,250 | $19,825 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $19,250 | $15,833 | $30,449 |
| Overall | $33,055 | $37,370 | $30,753 |
| Some College | $26,863 | $35,101 | $24,712 |
$33,055
Average Earnings
$37,370
Average Male
$30,753
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.08% of Vicksburg residents speak only English, while 3.92% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.36% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 15,307 | 5,189 | 33.9% |
| White | 4,562 | 364 | 7.98% |
| Multiple | 579 | 179 | 30.92% |
| Hispanic | 442 | 34 | 7.69% |
| Asian | 66 | 7 | 10.61% |
27.9%
Overall Poverty Rate
27.93%
Male Poverty Rate
27.88%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Vicksburg is Black, with 33.9% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Vicksburg is Hispanic, with 7.69% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.49%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.94%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.6%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 43.97% |
| High School | 27.22% |
| Some College | 21.33% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.24% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 51.72% |
| Female Unemployed | 45.7% |
| Female Employed | 17.64% |
| Male Employed | 5.76% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $57,200 | $79,787 |
| Households | $42,484 | $67,043 |
| Married Families | $85,938 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,140 | $49,811 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
30.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
31.8%
Male Marriage Rate
29.3%
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
888
Number of Veterans
842
Male Veterans
46
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 296 |
| Second Gulf War | 223 |
| First Gulf War | 147 |
| Korea | 39 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 288 |
| 65 to 74 | 264 |
| 35 to 54 | 151 |
| 75+ | 126 |
| 18 to 34 | 59 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 504 | 11.98% |
| Black | 351 | 3.14% |
| 2+ Races | 26 | 6.02% |
| Hispanic | 21 | 5.15% |
| Asian | 7 | 10.61% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.49%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.98%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.1%
Labor Force Participation
50.1%
Employment Rate
8.2%
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
84.08%
Born in Vicksburg
98.39%
Native Born
1.61%
Foreign Born
1.07%
Non Citizen
0.54%
Naturalized
98.39% of Vicksburg residents were born in the United States, with 84.08% having been born in Mississippi. 1.07% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 17,646 | -424 | -2.35% |
| 2028 | 18,070 | -424 | -2.29% |
| 2027 | 18,494 | -425 | -2.25% |
| 2026 | 18,919 | -424 | -2.19% |
| 2025 | 19,343 | -424 | -2.14% |
| 2024 | 19,767 | -425 | -2.1% |
| 2023 | 20,192 | -192 | -0.94% |
| 2022 | 20,384 | -472 | -2.26% |
| 2021 | 20,856 | -609 | -2.84% |
| 2020 | 21,465 | -236 | -1.09% |
| 2019 | 21,701 | -364 | -1.65% |
| 2018 | 22,065 | -376 | -1.68% |
| 2017 | 22,441 | -226 | -1% |
| 2016 | 22,667 | -298 | -1.3% |
| 2015 | 22,965 | -278 | -1.2% |
| 2014 | 23,243 | -190 | -0.81% |
| 2013 | 23,433 | -23 | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 23,456 | -105 | -0.45% |
| 2011 | 23,561 | -312 | -1.31% |
| 2010 | 23,873 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 26,407 | 5,499 | 26.3% |
| 1990 | 20,908 | -4,526 | -17.8% |
| 1980 | 25,434 | -44 | -0.17% |
| 1970 | 25,478 | -3,665 | -12.58% |
| 1960 | 29,143 | 1,195 | 4.28% |
| 1950 | 27,948 | 3,488 | 14.26% |
| 1940 | 24,460 | 1,517 | 6.61% |
| 1930 | 22,943 | 4,871 | 26.95% |
| 1920 | 18,072 | -2,742 | -13.17% |
| 1910 | 20,814 | 5,980 | 40.31% |
| 1900 | 14,834 | 1,461 | 10.92% |
| 1890 | 13,373 | 1,559 | 13.2% |
| 1880 | 11,814 | -629 | -5.06% |
| 1870 | 12,443 | 7,852 | 171.03% |
| 1860 | 4,591 | 913 | 24.82% |
| 1850 | 3,678 | -13,968 | -79.16% |