Demographics & People — Vicksburg, Mississippi
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 20,944 |
|---|
| Estimated 2026 | ~19,800 |
|---|
| Median Age | 38.8 |
|---|
| Total Households | 8,158 |
|---|
| Family Households | 4,473 |
|---|
| Average Household Size | 2.5 |
|---|
| Diversity Index | 0.3926 (somewhat diverse) |
|---|
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 4,802 |
|---|
| Black or African American | 15,459 |
|---|
| Asian | 68 |
|---|
| Hispanic or Latino | 449 |
|---|
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
|---|
| Other groups | 13,646 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 3,107 |
| American | 1,521 |
| English | 1,176 |
| Irish | 714 |
| German | 643 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 527 |
| Italian | 349 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 328 |
| Scottish | 278 |
Language
| English Only | 18,942 |
|---|
| Spanish | 466 |
|---|
| Population 5+ | 19,714 |
|---|
Veterans
| Veterans | 932 |
|---|
| Population 18+ | 15,850 |
|---|
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 17.5 minutes |
|---|
| Work from Home | 0.3% |
|---|
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
|---|
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Vicksburg, Mississippi.
