In 2023, 18 percent of Mississippi's population lived below the poverty line. This figure decreased slightly from the previous year. Since 2000, the poverty rate in Mississippi has been relatively high, and peaked in 2012, at 24.2 percent. The poverty rate of the United States can be found here.

Graph and download economic data for Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Madison County, MS (S1701ACS028089) from 2012 to 2023 about Madison County, MS; Jackson; MS; percent; poverty; 5-year; population; and USA.

Graph and download economic data for Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Calhoun County, MS (S1701ACS028013) from 2012 to 2023 about Calhoun County, MS; MS; percent; poverty; 5-year; population; and USA.

Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Mississippi County, AR was 21.00% in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Mississippi County, AR reached a record high of 26.80 in January of 2015 and a record low of 21.00 in January of 2023. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Mississippi County, AR - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on July of 2025.

Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Mississippi County, MO was 23.00% in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Mississippi County, MO reached a record high of 31.70 in January of 2017 and a record low of 22.90 in January of 2012. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Mississippi County, MO - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on July of 2025.

Grenada County, Mississippi Poverty Rate Statistics for 2023. Analyze over 60 metrics of the Grenada County, Mississippi poverty database including by age, education, race, gender, work experience and more. 22.8% Poverty Rate in Grenada County, Mississippi

West Hattiesburg, Mississippi Poverty Rate Statistics for 2023. Analyze over 60 metrics of the West Hattiesburg, Mississippi poverty database including by age, education, race, gender, work experience and more. In West Hattiesburg, Mississippi, an estimated 1,926 of 6,162 people live in poverty, which is 31.3%. Compared to the national average of 12.6%, the poverty rate in West Hattiesburg is 148.41% higher.

Madison, Mississippi Poverty Rate Statistics for 2023. Analyze over 60 metrics of the Madison, Mississippi poverty database including by age, education, race, gender, work experience and more. In Madison, Mississippi, an estimated 1,287 of 27,479 people live in poverty, which is 4.7%. Compared to the national average of 12.6%, the poverty rate in Madison is 62.7% lower.

Graph and download economic data for Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Mississippi County, MO (S1701ACS029133) from 2012 to 2023 about Mississippi County, MO; MO; percent; poverty; 5-year; population; and USA.

Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Amite County, MS was 27.00% in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Amite County, MS reached a record high of 30.90 in January of 2020 and a record low of 22.40 in January of 2015. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Amite County, MS - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on June of 2025.

Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Hinds County, MS was 21.60% in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Hinds County, MS reached a record high of 25.90 in January of 2015 and a record low of 20.40 in January of 2020. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Hinds County, MS - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on July of 2025.

Population 25 years and over Poverty Rate Statistics for 2023. This is part of a larger dataset covering poverty in Mississippi by age, education, race, gender, work experience and more.

Graph and download economic data for Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Washington County, MS (S1701ACS028151) from 2012 to 2023 about Washington County, MS; MS; percent; poverty; 5-year; population; and USA.

Population 16 years and over Poverty Rate Statistics for 2023. This is part of a larger dataset covering poverty in Mississippi by age, education, race, gender, work experience and more.

Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Clarke County, MS was 19.20% in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Clarke County, MS reached a record high of 24.70 in January of 2012 and a record low of 18.50 in January of 2017. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Clarke County, MS - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on June of 2025.

Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in George County, MS was 18.70% in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in George County, MS reached a record high of 21.10 in January of 2021 and a record low of 14.60 in January of 2018. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in George County, MS - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on June of 2025.

Graph and download economic data for Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Lee County, MS (S1701ACS028081) from 2012 to 2023 about Lee County, MS; MS; percent; poverty; 5-year; population; and USA.

5 to 17 years Poverty Rate Statistics for 2023. This is part of a larger dataset covering poverty in Mississippi by age, education, race, gender, work experience and more.

Graph and download economic data for Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Pike County, MS (S1701ACS028113) from 2012 to 2023 about Pike County, MS; MS; percent; poverty; 5-year; population; and USA.

Female Poverty Rate Statistics for 2023. This is part of a larger dataset covering poverty in Mississippi by age, education, race, gender, work experience and more.