38637 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Mississippi based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 38637 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 38637 is African American. The current unemployment level in 38637 is 3.8%.
| Population | 26,652 |
| Population Growth Rate | -1.39% |
| Population Density | 1,654 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 8,834 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $54,783 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020) | $37,820 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024) | 3.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 45.49% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 69.05% |
38637 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 11,623 | 44.04% |
| Black | 11,998 | 45.46% |
| Hispanic | 2,481 | 9.4% |
| Asian | 195 | 0.74% |
| Native American | 80 | 0.3% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 13 | 0.05% |
38637 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 692 | 17.44% |
| Black | 2,992 | 75.38% |
| Hispanic | 244 | 6.15% |
| Asian | 31 | 0.78% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.05% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 8 | 0.2% |
38637 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,050 | 7.82% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,543 | 11.5% |
| High School Diploma | 4,233 | 31.54% |
| No High School Diploma | 389 | 2.9% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,093 | 8.14% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,154 | 23.5% |
| Associates Degree | 1,566 | 11.67% |
| Masters Degree | 298 | 2.22% |
| Professional Degree | 62 | 0.46% |
| Doctorate Degree | 35 | 0.26% |