Goodman, MS

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    2024 Population
    1,177
    US Senator
    Roger Wicker
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Cindy Hyde-Smith
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    19.9
    1.49% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    59%
    17.4% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Property Value
    $67,300
    80.9% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    214
    2.88% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Goodman, MS reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    99.4% of the residents in Goodman, MS are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Goodman, MS are Holmes Community College (1,203 degrees awarded in 2024).

    In 2024, the median property value in Goodman, MS was $67,300, and the homeownership rate was 16.2%.

    Most people in Goodman, MS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Goodman, MS was 2 cars per household.

    United StatesMississippiHolmes County, MSNorth Central Region PUMA, MS

    Population & Diversity

    Goodman, MS is home to a population of 1.18k people, from which 99.4% are citizens. As of 2024, 1.53% of Goodman, MS residents were born outside of the country (18 people).

    In 2024, there were 2.76 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (824 people) in Goodman, MS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 299 White (Non-Hispanic) and 24 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    99.4%
    2024 Citizenship
    99.4%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 99.4% of Goodman, MS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Goodman, MS was 99.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Goodman, MS
    1. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      824 ± 197
    2. White (Non-Hispanic)
      299 ± 77
    3. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      24 ± 29
    2.04%
    Hispanic Population
    24 people

    In 2024, there were 2.76 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (824 people) in Goodman, MS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 299 White (Non-Hispanic) and 24 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    2.04% of the people in Goodman, MS are hispanic (24 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Goodman, MS as a share of the total population.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    1.53%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    18 people
    1.37%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    17 people

    As of 2024, 1.53% of Goodman, MS residents (18 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Goodman, MS was 1.37%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (2001-)
      6 ± 22
    2. Vietnam
      6 ± 22

    Goodman, MS has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    87.2% of the population of Goodman, MS has health coverage, with 22.4% on employee plans, 38.2% on Medicaid, 5.86% on Medicare, 19.1% on non-group plans, and 1.53% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Mississippi see 1,875 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,875 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1939 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 436 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, N/A were men and N/A were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 35.1% under 18 years, 40.8% between 18 and 34 years, 12.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.9% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, N/A were men and N/A were women.

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    Uninsured People

    12.8%
    Uninsured
    22.4%
    Employer Coverage
    38.2%
    Medicaid
    5.86%
    Medicare
    19.1%
    Non-Group
    1.53%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Goodman, MS declined by 14.7% from 15% to 12.8%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Goodman, MS changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Goodman, MS employs 214 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Goodman, MS were Retail Trade (51 people), Educational Services (44 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (31 people), and the highest paying industries were Retail Trade ($8,125), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($4,167), and Educational Services ($3,958).

    Employment

    Occupations

    214
    2024 Value
    ± 110
    2.88%
    1 Year growth
    ± 69.8%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Goodman, MS grew at a rate of 2.88%, from 208 employees to 214 employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Goodman, MS, are Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (38 people), Material Moving Occupations (31 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (29 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Goodman, MS.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    214
    2024 Value
    ± 110
    2.88%
    1 Year growth
    ± 69.8%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Goodman, MS grew at a rate of 2.88%, from 208 employees to 214 employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Goodman, MS, are Retail Trade (51 people), Educational Services (44 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (31 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Goodman, MS, though some of these residents may live in Goodman, MS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $18,594
    Median earning men ± $17,544
    $4,018
    Median earning women ± $6,644

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($58,194), Retail Trade ($17,813), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($2,499).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($2,499) and Retail Trade ($2,499).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    1.38%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 1.17M people employed in Mississippi. This represents a 1.38% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 12.5%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Mississippi.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Mississippi went to Donald J. Trump with 60.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.439%).

    Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith are the senators currently representing the state of Mississippi. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Mississippi is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (60.9%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (38%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (0.439%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Mississippi went to Donald J. Trump with 60.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.439%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Mississippi for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Mississippi

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    Roger Wicker
    Senator from Mississippi1
    Assumed office on December 31, 2007
    Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Trent Lott.
    Cindy Hyde-Smith
    Senator from Mississippi2
    Assumed office on April 9, 2018
    Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Thad Cochran.

    Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith are the senators currently representing Mississippi.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Goodman, MS awarded 1,203 degrees. The student population of Goodman, MS in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 1,616 male students and 3,423 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Goodman, MS are White (578 and 48%), Black or African American (562 and 46.7%), Hispanic or Latino (25 and 2.08%), and Two or More Races (24 and 2%).

    The largest universities in Goodman, MS by number of degrees awarded are Holmes Community College (1,203 and 100%).

    The most popular majors in Goodman, MS are Registered Nursing (129 and 10.7%), Pre-Nursing Studies (116 and 9.64%), and General Business (103 and 8.56%).

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    In 2024 there were 5,039 students enrolled in Goodman, MS, 32.1% men and 67.9% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,370 records, of which 61.7% were women and 38.3% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Registered Nursing
      129 degrees awarded
    2. Pre-Nursing Studies
      116 degrees awarded
    3. General Business
      103 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Goodman, MS was Registered Nursing with 129 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Goodman, MS according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Holmes Community College
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1,203 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Holmes Community College with 1,203 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    In 2024, 425 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Goodman, MS, which is 0.546 times less than the 778 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 578 degrees mean that there were 1.03 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 562 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Public, 2-year ($2,900) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($810) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($2,400) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Goodman, MS was $67,300 in 2024, which is 0.202 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $37,200 to $67,300, a 80.9% increase. The homeownership rate in Goodman, MS is 16.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Goodman, MS have an average commute time of 23.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Goodman, MS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $67,300
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$40,262
    $44
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$41

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Goodman, MS the largest share of households pay taxes in the None range.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (72.7%)
    2. Walked (15.7%)
    3. Carpooled (5.56%)

    In 2024, 72.7% of workers in Goodman, MS drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (15.7%) and those who carpooled to work (5.56%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    23.2 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Goodman, MS have a shorter commute time (23.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Goodman, MS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Goodman, MS compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Goodman, MS distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Goodman, MS have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    59% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Goodman, MS (395 out of 670 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 65 - 74, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Males 25 - 34.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Goodman, MS is Black, followed by White and Two Or More.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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