119th Congress · MS-3
Mississippi's 3rd Congressional District
Mississippi's 3rd Congressional District (MS-3) has a population of 738,313. The median household income is $57,738 and the median age is 38.4.
738,313
Population
63
People / sq mi
$57,738
Median Income
38.4
Median Age
MS-3 covers 11,722 sq mi of land at 63.0 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 59.5% |
| Black or African American | 33.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.6% |
Economy & Income
$57,738
Median Household Income
$32,901
Per Capita Income
13.3%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment
Housing
$169,700
Median Home Value
$952
Median Rent
72.2%
Homeownership
Education
87.5%
High School+
27.9%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Mississippi's 3rd Congressional District (MS-3) has a population of 738,313 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 3rd Congressional District is $57,738, with a per capita income of $32,901.
Mississippi's 3rd Congressional District is 59.5% White, 33.9% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 1.6% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
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Data for Mississippi's 3rd 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 3rd Congressional District stands out first on household income: a median of $57,738, below the US median of $78,538. With 738,313 residents, Mississippi's 3rd Congressional District is a congressional district in Mississippi.
Money is tight relative to the rest of US congressional districts: the median household earns just $57,738, below the US median of $78,538. Roughly 13.3% of residents fall below the poverty line, above the national 12.4%. Housing costs are among the lowest of comparable places: a median home value of $169,700, with typical rent around $952.
Roughly 27.9% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.