Population 7,773 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Perkinston
Household size in Perkinston
| Period | Perkinston | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.71 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.87 | 2.67 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.77 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.75 | 2.57 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.05 | −0.09 | −0.03 |
The typical household in Perkinston holds 2.75 people, slightly more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.71, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the west and smallest in the north.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Perkinston
| Period | Perkinston | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.8 | 36.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.9 | 37.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.2 | 38.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.8 | 39.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.0 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Perkinston are younger than 38.8 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 33.8 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the south and oldest in the northwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Perkinston
| Period | Perkinston | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.3% | 15.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.8% | 15.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.8% | 14.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.5% | 14.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in Perkinston than nationally: 9.5%, against 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 3.9 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Perkinston has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Mississippi cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Perkinston
Renters in Perkinston
| Period | Perkinston | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.1% | 29.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.2% | 31.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.7% | 31.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 15.0% | 30.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 15.0% of households in Perkinston rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Nearly half of owners (47.6%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the northeast and least common in the west. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged up 0.9 points, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Perkinston
| Period | Perkinston | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.3% | 13.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.4% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.5% | 16.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.5% | 14.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Perkinston as nationally: 9.5%, against 9.6%. The rate is lower than in Mississippi as a whole (14.1%). Vacancy is down 2.8 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Perkinston
| Period | Perkinston | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1993 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1993 | 1983 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1991 | 1984 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1998 | 1987 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Perkinston is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1998, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1993 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Perkinston has newer homes than the great majority of Mississippi cities.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Perkinston
| Period | Perkinston | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $737 | $703 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $625 | $758 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $843 | $819 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $939 | $1,018 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$202 | +$315 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Perkinston costs $939 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $202 a month from 2006–10, a 27% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 22.3% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the north and lowest in the southwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Perkinston
Bachelor's degrees in Perkinston
| Period | Perkinston | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.4% | 20.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.4% | 21.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.7% | 22.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.7% | 25.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.4 pts | +5.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Perkinston: 18.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 6.4 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the west.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Perkinston
| Period | Perkinston | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 81.1% | 80.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.9% | 82.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 84.3% | 84.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.5% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.4 pts | +6.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Perkinston have finished high school as nationally: 89.5%, against 89.3%. The rate is higher than in Mississippi overall (87.3%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 8.4 points, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Perkinston
| Period | Perkinston | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.9% | 9.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.7% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.0% | 7.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.4% | 5.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.5 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Perkinston is the same as the national rate: 5.4% of the labor force. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.5 points, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Perkinston compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perkinston | 2.75 | 38.8 | 9.5% | 15.0% | 9.5% | 1998 | $939 | 18.7% | 89.5% | 5.4% |
| Mc Henry | 3.19 | 34.5 | 4.6% | 11.7% | 7.7% | 2000 | $957 | 16.1% | 89.7% | 5.4% |
| Ten Mile | 3.22 | 36.0 | 4.4% | 9.8% | 10.0% | 1995 | $946 | 14.8% | 92.3% | 3.4% |
| Howison | 2.76 | 37.6 | 14.6% | 13.4% | 17.9% | 1994 | $887 | 20.2% | 85.1% | 9.7% |
| Riceville | 2.98 | 34.7 | 5.5% | 18.7% | 6.9% | 2008 | $920 | 19.8% | 87.7% | 0.2% |
| Wiggins | 2.47 | 41.8 | 12.5% | 25.7% | 15.8% | 1987 | $862 | 16.3% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| Bond | 2.34 | 46.2 | 9.1% | 13.7% | 27.8% | 1999 | $727 | 13.1% | 78.6% | 10.3% |
| Success | 2.96 | 42.1 | 8.4% | 15.9% | 4.2% | 2001 | $955 | 33.5% | 84.7% | 1.4% |
| Whites Crossing | 2.35 | 46.8 | 13.4% | 22.4% | 27.8% | 1996 | $938 | 20.4% | 87.2% | 2.2% |
| Savannah | 3.23 | 36.2 | 13.2% | 13.9% | 5.6% | 1996 | $1,118 | 9.5% | 83.3% | 4.6% |
| Hillsdale | 2.86 | 40.0 | 12.5% | 21.6% | 7.6% | 1990 | $1,104 | 16.9% | 89.1% | 4.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Perkinston. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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