Mississippi State is a city in Mississippi state in USA with a population of 3542 residents.. The poverty rate of Mississippi State is 54.3%, which is 288% higher than national average. The typical household in Mississippi State earns $0 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Financial hardship is relatively common in the city as 1 in every 2 residents live below the poverty line, well above the national poverty rate of 14.1%. Additionally, more than 1 in every INF area households live on an income of less than $10,000 a year. Nationwide, 5.8% of households do. Nearly 43.6% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate. With a lack of available jobs, many in Mississippi State are struggling financially. Nearly one in every 1 in every 3 workers in Mississippi State is unemployed. The high jobless rate has likely contributed to the widespread poverty in the city.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Mississippi State, only 100% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Mississippi State remained 30.3%, which is 545% higher than national rate. Nearly 6 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Mississippi State, only 85% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 15% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Mississippi State is 0, which is 100% lower than national average. Median home value in Mississippi State is $0 , which is 100% lower than national average. While median income in Mississippi State remained $0, which is 100% lower than national average.