University, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Lafayette County County

4,899 Population 6,999/sq mi density

62°F Avg Temperature

University, MS

At a Glance

Unemployment

0.3%

92% below

Obesity Rate

42.7%

33% above

19.9% smoking rate

Avg Temperature

62°F

How University Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows University's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Unemployment

Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Data Overview

People

Population4,899

Median Age19.2 yrs

Density6,999/mi²

Male / Female45% / 55%

Foreign Born3.0%

Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income

Per Capita$3,380

Unemployment0.3%

Poverty

County GDP$3,160M

Avg Weekly Wage$974

Housing

Home Value

Rent

Ownership

Zillow$408,232

Housing Units16

Rent Burden33.0%

Health

Obesity42.7%

Diabetes15.4%

Smoking19.9%

Heart Disease6.3%

Premature Death8,273/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F

Rain60.5 in/yr

Elevation503 ft

Education

Bachelor's+

High School+

School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%

Commute7 min

Internet Speed47 Mbps

EV Stations4

Libraries1

Did You Know?

20.0% work from home.

The nearest airport is Tupelo Regional (44 miles).

The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.524 (U.S. avg: 0.490).

Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.

3.8% of the population has a disability.

There are 209 restaurants in the area.

The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.