District 1, Mississippi
District 1 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
District 1 is a geographic entity located in Rankin County, Mississippi. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 27,777. The land area covers 126.67 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 27,777 | ±1,659 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 39.7 yrs | ±1.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 10,436 | ±691 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 11,304 | ±704 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 10,436 | ±691 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 868 | ±265 |
| Median Home Value | $166,400 | ±$11,302 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,108 | ±$58 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $66,583 | ±$4,756 |
| Per Capita Income | $30,185 | ±$2,643 |
| Poverty Rate | 12.1% | ±3.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 3,330 | ±1,022 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.2% | ±1.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 13,107 | ±1,015 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 85.8% | ±2.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 160,573 (2024)
ID: 138801
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COMPTROLLER
211 E GOVERNMENT ST, STE A, BRANDON MS 39042-3269
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Jackson, MS | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Jackson, MS | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Jackson, MS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Jackson, MS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-05 | Brandon, MS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Brandon, MS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Brandon, MS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Terry, MS | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 01-12 | JACKSON, MS | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | JACKSON, MS |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Academy of Hair Design-Pearl
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College Vocational | 10.8 mi away | 3167 Hwy 80 E, Pearl, MS, 39208 |
6019394441
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FLORENCE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.0 mi away | 115 WEST MAIN STREET, FLORENCE, MS, 39073 |
(601) 845-6032
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Traxlers School of Hair
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College Vocational | 11.5 mi away | 2845 Suncrest Dr, Jackson, MS, 39212 |
6013710226
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RICHLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.9 mi away | 370 SCARBOROUGH STREET, RICHLAND, MS, 39218 |
(601) 932-1846
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Jackson State University
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College | 12.0 mi away | 1400 John R. Lynch Street, Jackson, MS, 39217 |
6019792121
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BEVERLY J. BROWN LIBRARY
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Library | 7.6 mi away | 5901B TERRY ROAD, BYRAM, MS, 39272 |
(601) 372-0954
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Strayer University-Mississippi
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College | 12.0 mi away | 100 East Capitol Street Suite 100, Jackson, MS, 39201 |
8774457180
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ELLA BESS AUSTIN LIBRARY
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Library | 8.8 mi away | 420 WEST CUNNINGHAM ROAD, TERRY, MS, 39170 |
(601) 878-5336
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Belhaven University
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College | 13.1 mi away | 1500 Peachtree Street, Jackson, MS, 39202 |
6019685940
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PEARL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.1 mi away | 2416 OLD BRANDON ROAD, PEARL, MS, 39208 |
(601) 932-2562
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at JACKSON INTL AP, MS US, located 13.9 miles from District 1. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57.4° | 36.6° | 47.0° | 5.42" | 0.2" |
| February | 62.0° | 39.8° | 50.9° | 5.10" | 0.2" |
| March | 69.4° | 46.4° | 57.9° | 5.68" | 0.1" |
| April | 76.5° | 53.3° | 64.9° | 5.84" | 0.0" |
| May | 83.8° | 62.1° | 72.9° | 4.36" | 0.0" |
| June | 89.9° | 69.4° | 79.6° | 4.43" | 0.0" |
| July | 92.1° | 72.2° | 82.1° | 5.02" | 0.0" |
| August | 92.2° | 71.5° | 81.8° | 4.69" | 0.0" |
| September | 87.8° | 66.0° | 76.9° | 3.48" | 0.0" |
| October | 78.3° | 54.2° | 66.2° | 3.80" | 0.0" |
| November | 67.2° | 43.6° | 55.4° | 4.40" | 0.0" |
| December | 59.6° | 38.7° | 49.1° | 5.13" | 0.5" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence city | City | 2.5 mi | — |
| Cleary CDP | CDP | 3.2 mi | — |
| Richland city | City | 7.0 mi | — |
| Terry town | Town | 8.4 mi | — |
| Byram city | City | 9.0 mi | — |
| Pearl city | City | 10.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2812190549. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.