Carson / Society Hill, MS

Neighborhood

Demographics of Carson / Society Hill

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

12.7%

Households with Children

20.6%

School Enrollment K-12

360

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.7%
School Age (5-17): 14.3%
Young Adults (18-34): 26.1%
Working Age (35-54): 19.9%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 9.1%
Seniors (65+): 26.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 16.3%
High School / GED: 42.0%
Some College or Associate's: 29.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 12.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 3.4%
Single Parents: 17.2%
Couples & Adults: 43.6%
Living Alone: 35.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 42.5%
Hispanic or Latino: 0.8%
Asian: 0.0%
Black or African American: 52.6%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 32.7%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 67.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 78.4%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 21.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 88.1%
Born in Other U.S. State: 11.7%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.1%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.0%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 98.1%
Spanish: 1.9%
European & Indo-European: 0.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 1.8%
Elementary (1-4): 6.3%
Middle School (5-8): 3.5%
High School (9-12): 4.8%
College / Graduate: 1.5%
Not Enrolled: 82.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

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