Wiggins is a city located in Stone County Mississippi. Wiggins has a 2024 population of 4,257. It is also the county seat of Stone County. Wiggins is currently declining at a rate of -0.05% annually and its population has decreased by -0.16% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,264 in 2020.
The average household income in Wiggins is $58,576 with a poverty rate of 24.55%. The median age in Wiggins is 42.3 years: 34.6 years for males, and 46.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wiggins was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,443 | 57.21% |
| Black or African American | 1,634 | 38.27% |
| Two or more races | 98 | 2.3% |
| Other race | 92 | 2.15% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.07% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,539 | 2.44 | 60.1 | 39.9 |
| Non Family | 644 | 1.28 | 51.9 | 48.1 |
| Married | 591 | 2.99 | 85.4 | 14.6 |
| Female | 205 | 3.9 | 22 | 78 |
| Male | 99 | 3.73 | 41.4 | 58.6 |
3.24
Average Family Size
2.44
Average Household Size
60.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 396 | 13.58% |
| Associates Degree | 256 | 8.78% |
| Bachelors Degree | 292 | 10.01% |
| Graduate Degree | 94 | 3.22% |
| High School Graduate | 886 | 30.37% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 210 | 7.2% |
| Some College | 783 | 26.84% |
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 | 1,801 | 1,499 | 309 |
| Black | 980 | 704 | 71 |
| Hispanic | 99 | 81 | 6 |
| Other Race | 82 | 64 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 51 | 44 | 6 |
| Asian | 3 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 86.27%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 17.16%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $42,430 | $155,313 | $41,197 |
| Graduate Degree | $53,000 | $52,750 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $51,420 | $60,000 | $16,953 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $37,321 | $43,125 | $0 |
| Overall | $39,902 | $42,131 | $26,758 |
| Some College | $31,497 | $32,484 | $0 |
$39,902
Average Earnings
$42,131
Average Male
$26,758
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.38% of Wiggins residents speak only English, while 1.62% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.55% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,432 | 587 | 40.99% |
| White | 2,155 | 335 | 15.55% |
24.55%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.66%
Male Poverty Rate
26.86%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wiggins is Black, with 40.99% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wiggins is White, with 15.55% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.09%. Among those working part-time, it was 42.62%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.71%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 28.49% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26.89% |
| Some College | 15.28% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.37% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 85.8% |
| Female Unemployed | 83.78% |
| Female Employed | 19.84% |
| Male Employed | 9.32% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $76,326 | $75,379 |
| Households | $41,705 | $58,576 |
| Married Families | $92,780 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,154 | $33,373 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
32.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
30.5%
Male Marriage Rate
35.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
124
Number of Veterans
111
Male Veterans
13
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 39 |
| Vietnam | 33 |
| First Gulf War | 22 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 49 |
| 55 to 64 | 47 |
| 65 to 74 | 18 |
| 75+ | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 3 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 95 | 4.78% |
| Black | 23 | 1.72% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 6.9% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 4.44% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
38.38%
Veteran Poverty Rate
10.1%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
50%
Labor Force Participation
44.3%
Employment Rate
11.5%
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
62.51%
Born in Wiggins
98.24%
Native Born
1.76%
Foreign Born
1.69%
Non Citizen
0.07%
Naturalized
98.24% of Wiggins residents were born in the United States, with 62.51% having been born in Mississippi. 1.69% 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 | 4,248 | -2 | -0.05% |
| 2028 | 4,250 | -2 | -0.05% |
| 2027 | 4,252 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2026 | 4,253 | -2 | -0.05% |
| 2025 | 4,255 | -2 | -0.05% |
| 2024 | 4,257 | -2 | -0.05% |
| 2023 | 4,259 | 0 | 0% |
| 2022 | 4,259 | -29 | -0.68% |
| 2021 | 4,288 | 24 | 0.56% |
| 2020 | 4,264 | -273 | -6.02% |
| 2019 | 4,537 | 100 | 2.25% |
| 2018 | 4,437 | -127 | -2.78% |
| 2017 | 4,564 | 59 | 1.31% |
| 2016 | 4,505 | -8 | -0.18% |
| 2015 | 4,513 | 46 | 1.03% |
| 2014 | 4,467 | -15 | -0.33% |
| 2013 | 4,482 | -4 | -0.09% |
| 2012 | 4,486 | 76 | 1.72% |
| 2011 | 4,410 | -14 | -0.32% |
| 2010 | 4,424 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,849 | 664 | 20.85% |
| 1990 | 3,185 | -20 | -0.62% |
| 1980 | 3,205 | 210 | 7.01% |
| 1970 | 2,995 | -1,253 | -29.5% |