Port Gibson, MS Demographics
A map of Port Gibson's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Black | 1,122 | 88.4% |
White | 122 | 9.6% |
Multiracial | 20 | 1.6% |
Hispanic | 5 | 0.4% |
Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
Native American/Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Port Gibson, Mississippi had a population of 1,269 in 2020. It was 9.6% White, 88.4% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.4% Hispanic, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 1.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Port Gibson, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Port Gibson is the 172nd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Port Gibson's White Population
122 residents of Port Gibson identify as White, or 9.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Port Gibson considerably less than the White share of the population of Mississippi (55.4% White). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Port Gibson is ranked #389 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Port Gibson is more White than neighboring Pattison (3.4% White), Hermanville (2.6% White), Alcorn State University (0.4% White), and Fayette (1% White). Port Gibson is less White than neighboring St. Joseph (18.3% White).
Port Gibson's Black Population
1,122 residents of Port Gibson identify as Black, or 88.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Port Gibson considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Mississippi (36.4% Black). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Port Gibson is ranked #30 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Port Gibson is more Black than neighboring St. Joseph (77.1% Black). Port Gibson is less Black than neighboring Pattison (89.2% Black), Hermanville (95.8% Black), Alcorn State University (98.8% Black), and Fayette (95.4% Black).
Port Gibson's Asian Population
0 residents of Port Gibson identify as Asian, or 0.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Port Gibson roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Mississippi (1.1% Asian). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Port Gibson is ranked #251 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Port Gibson is less Asian than neighboring Fayette (0.3% Asian), and St. Joseph (0.4% Asian).
Port Gibson's Hispanic Population
5 residents of Port Gibson identify as Hispanic, or 0.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Port Gibson roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Mississippi (3.6% Hispanic). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Port Gibson is ranked #397 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Port Gibson is less Hispanic than neighboring Pattison (1.7% Hispanic), Hermanville (0.6% Hispanic), Alcorn State University (0.5% Hispanic), Fayette (1.9% Hispanic), and St. Joseph (1.7% Hispanic).
Port Gibson's Native American/Other Population
0 residents of Port Gibson identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Port Gibson roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Mississippi (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Port Gibson is ranked #323 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Port Gibson is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hermanville (0.3% Native American/Other), Alcorn State University (0.1% Native American/Other), Fayette (0.2% Native American/Other), and St. Joseph (0.5% Native American/Other).
Port Gibson's Multiracial Population
20 residents of Port Gibson identify as Multiracial, or 1.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Port Gibson roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Mississippi (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Port Gibson is ranked #327 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Port Gibson is more Multiracial than neighboring Hermanville (0.7% Multiracial), Alcorn State University (0.1% Multiracial), and Fayette (1.1% Multiracial). Port Gibson is less Multiracial than neighboring Pattison (5.7% Multiracial), and St. Joseph (2% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.