State Cancer Profiles

Interpretation of Demographics Data

Demographic Data Report for Mississippi by County
Workforce: Unemployed
Ages 16+, All Races (includes Hispanic), Both Sexes
2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Data
Sorted by Percent

United States

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
• Value (Percent) : The value is 5.2 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 8,902,365.
• Rank within US : N/A

Mississippi

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
• Value (Percent) : The value is 5.8 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 76,677.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 41 of 52

Carroll County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.6 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 66.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 180 of 3143

Jefferson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.8 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 46.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 219 of 3143

Perry County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.0 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 88.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 266 of 3143

Lafayette County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.1 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 567.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 294 of 3143

Benton County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.1 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 105.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 683 of 3143

Pontotoc County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.1 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 444.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 683 of 3143

DeSoto County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.2 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 3,228.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 755 of 3143

Lincoln County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.2 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 463.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 755 of 3143

Tishomingo County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.2 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 261.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 755 of 3143

Covington County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.5 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 260.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 936 of 3143

Prentiss County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.5 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 379.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 936 of 3143

Madison County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.7 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 2,121.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1072 of 3143

Franklin County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.0 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 116.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1281 of 3143

Jones County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.0 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 1,153.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1281 of 3143

Marshall County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.4 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 664.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1519 of 3143

Rankin County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.4 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 3,546.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1519 of 3143

Simpson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.4 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 480.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1519 of 3143

Smith County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.4 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 254.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1519 of 3143

Union County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.4 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 543.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1519 of 3143

Alcorn County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.6 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 716.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1680 of 3143

Calhoun County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.7 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 258.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1740 of 3143

Montgomery County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.7 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 188.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1740 of 3143

Newton County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.7 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 400.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1740 of 3143

Tate County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.7 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 621.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1740 of 3143

Lamar County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.8 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 1,585.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1807 of 3143

Warren County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.8 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 951.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1807 of 3143

Chickasaw County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.9 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 338.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1886 of 3143

Grenada County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.9 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 470.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1886 of 3143

Hancock County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 5.0 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 1,094.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1951 of 3143

Issaquena County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 5.1 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 10.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2016 of 3143

Itawamba County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 5.1 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 580.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2016 of 3143

Lee County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 5.1 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 2,036.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2016 of 3143

Attala County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 5.4 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 434.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2192 of 3143

Scott County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 5.5 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 624.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2260 of 3143

Tippah County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 5.5 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 555.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2260 of 3143

Amite County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 5.8 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 243.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2387 of 3143

Copiah County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 5.8 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 654.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2387 of 3143

Lauderdale County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 5.8 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 1,798.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2387 of 3143

Oktibbeha County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 5.8 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 1,438.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2387 of 3143

Pike County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 5.8 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 911.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2387 of 3143

Yalobusha County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 5.9 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 310.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2430 of 3143

Pearl River County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 6.1 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 1,574.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2524 of 3143

Jasper County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 6.2 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 416.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2550 of 3143

Leake County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 6.2 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 543.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2550 of 3143

Lowndes County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 6.3 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 1,575.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2574 of 3143

Monroe County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 6.3 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 932.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2574 of 3143

Washington County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 6.3 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 1,093.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2574 of 3143

Adams County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 6.4 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 716.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2612 of 3143

Panola County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 6.6 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 884.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2668 of 3143

Walthall County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 6.6 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 366.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2668 of 3143

Webster County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 6.6 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 291.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2668 of 3143

Forrest County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 6.7 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 2,602.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2695 of 3143

Jackson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 6.7 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 4,605.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2695 of 3143

Winston County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 6.7 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 483.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2695 of 3143

Claiborne County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 6.9 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 183.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2742 of 3143

Clarke County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.0 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 447.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2758 of 3143

Wayne County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.0 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 589.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2758 of 3143

Bolivar County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.1 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 808.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2777 of 3143

Harrison County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.1 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 6,802.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2777 of 3143

Clay County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.2 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 586.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2794 of 3143

George County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.5 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 734.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2843 of 3143

Hinds County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.5 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 7,738.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2843 of 3143

Marion County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.5 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 776.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2843 of 3143

Neshoba County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.5 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 941.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2843 of 3143

Noxubee County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 8.6 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 323.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2962 of 3143

Sharkey County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 9.1 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 155.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2996 of 3143

Lawrence County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 9.2 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 411.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3002 of 3143

Stone County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 9.3 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 728.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3013 of 3143

Holmes County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 9.5 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 545.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3024 of 3143

Jefferson Davis County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 9.6 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 462.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3032 of 3143

Yazoo County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 9.7 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 821.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3034 of 3143

Choctaw County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 9.8 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 334.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3036 of 3143

Coahoma County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 9.9 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 830.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3046 of 3143

Tallahatchie County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 10.2 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 491.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3064 of 3143

Kemper County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 10.8 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 415.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3077 of 3143

Sunflower County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 11.2 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 1,115.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3090 of 3143

Leflore County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 11.6 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 1,293.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3095 of 3143

Greene County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 11.9 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 478.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3098 of 3143

Quitman County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 12.4 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 301.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3106 of 3143

Humphreys County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 12.5 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 369.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3107 of 3143

Tunica County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 13.3 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 570.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3118 of 3143

Wilkinson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 13.4 percent.
• People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 354.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3120 of 3143

Notes:
Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 03/19/2026 11:00 am.

Φ Rural–urban county classifications are based on the 2023 USDA Rural–Urban Continuum Codes (except for Connecticut Counties which use 2013 codes). State-level cancer rates for rural areas are calculated using cancer cases registered exclusively in rural counties, while state-level cancer rates for urban areas are calculated using cases registered exclusively in urban counties.

Source: Demographic data provided by the Census Bureau and the American Community Survey.

For more information about Workforce: Unemployed, see the dictionary.

Data for United States does not include Puerto Rico.