119th Congress · MS-2
Mississippi's 2nd Congressional District
Mississippi's 2nd Congressional District (MS-2) has a population of 726,691. The median household income is $43,811 and the median age is 38.5.
726,691
Population
40
People / sq mi
$43,811
Median Income
38.5
Median Age
MS-2 covers 17,996 sq mi of land at 40.4 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 31.6% |
| Black or African American | 64.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.9% |
Economy & Income
$43,811
Median Household Income
$25,563
Per Capita Income
20.1%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment
Housing
$113,400
Median Home Value
$827
Median Rent
62.9%
Homeownership
Education
83.7%
High School+
21.0%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Mississippi's 2nd Congressional District (MS-2) has a population of 726,691 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. Each US Congressional District is drawn to be roughly equal in population (~760K people).
The median household income in Mississippi's 2nd Congressional District is $43,811, with a per capita income of $25,563.
Mississippi's 2nd Congressional District is 31.6% White, 64.1% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.9% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
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Data for Mississippi's 2nd Congressional District (119th Congress) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from the Census Gazetteer files. Congressional districts are redrawn after each decennial Census; the 119th Congress (current) uses post-2020 boundaries.
Among US congressional districts, Mississippi's 2nd Congressional District stands out first on household income: a median of $43,811, below the US median of $78,538. Mississippi's 2nd Congressional District is a congressional district in Mississippi with a population of 726,691.
Money is tight relative to the rest of US congressional districts: the median household earns just $43,811, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty is among the highest of comparable US congressional districts: 20.1%, above the national 12.4%. Housing costs are among the lowest of comparable places: a median home value of $113,400, with typical rent around $827.
Four-year-degree attainment is near the bottom of the range for US congressional districts, 21.0%, below the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.