Census ACS 2023 · 18 metrics compared
Mississippi vs Iowa
Mississippi and Iowa compared across 18 demographic and economic metrics. Iowa leads in 11 of the comparable categories.
2
Mississippi wins
11
Iowa wins
| Metric | Mississippi | Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,951,438 | 3,195,937 |
| Median Age | 38.4 | 38.6 |
| Median Household Income | $54,915 | $73,147 |
| Per Capita Income | $30,529 | $39,728 |
| Poverty Rate | 14.3% | 6.9% |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.4% | 2.4% |
| Median Home Value | $161,400 | $195,900 |
| Median Rent | $923 | $949 |
| Homeownership Rate | 69.5% | 71.5% |
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 24.2% | 30.9% |
| High School+ | 86.6% | 93.2% |
| Work From Home | 5.3% | 10.4% |
| Avg Commute (min) | 25.6 | 19.8 |
| White | 56.3% | 85.6% |
| Hispanic | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| Black | 37.0% | 3.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Foreign Born | 25.8% | 23.7% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Mississippi has a population of 2,951,438 compared to Iowa's 3,195,937.
Across the metrics compared, Mississippi leads in 2 categories while Iowa leads in 11. However, "better" depends on what matters most to you, income, cost of living, education, climate, and personal preferences all play a role.
All data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-Year estimates by the US Census Bureau.
Comparison based on American Community Survey 2023 5-Year estimates. Green highlighting indicates the "better" value where applicable (higher income is better, lower poverty is better, etc.). Race and ethnicity metrics are not highlighted as there is no "better" value.