Vicksburg, MS Demographics

A map of Vicksburg's Population by Race

Vicksburg, Mississippi had a population of 21,573 in 2020. It was 27.7% White, 66.9% Black, 1.0% Asian, 1.9% Hispanic, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 2.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Vicksburg, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Vicksburg is the 20th 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).

Vicksburg's White Population

5,974 residents of Vicksburg identify as White, or 27.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Vicksburg considerably less than the White share of the population of Mississippi (55.4% White). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Vicksburg is ranked #307 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Vicksburg is less White than neighboring Delta (83.2% White), Beechwood (48.6% White), Mound (75% White), Bovina (59.1% White), and Redwood (95.2% White).

Vicksburg's Black Population

14,423 residents of Vicksburg identify as Black, or 66.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Vicksburg considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Mississippi (36.4% Black). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Vicksburg is ranked #112 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Vicksburg is more Black than neighboring Delta (9.9% Black), Beechwood (46.2% Black), Mound (8.3% Black), Bovina (34.3% Black), and Redwood (1.2% Black).

Vicksburg's Asian Population

209 residents of Vicksburg identify as Asian, or 1.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Vicksburg roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Mississippi (1.1% Asian). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Vicksburg is ranked #56 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Vicksburg is more Asian than neighboring Delta (0% Asian), Mound (0% Asian), and Redwood (0% Asian). Vicksburg is less Asian than neighboring Beechwood (1.1% Asian).

Vicksburg's Hispanic Population

403 residents of Vicksburg identify as Hispanic, or 1.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Vicksburg roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Mississippi (3.6% Hispanic). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Vicksburg is ranked #213 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Vicksburg is more Hispanic than neighboring Bovina (0.8% Hispanic). Vicksburg is less Hispanic than neighboring Delta (3.4% Hispanic), Beechwood (2.3% Hispanic), Mound (16.7% Hispanic), and Redwood (2.4% Hispanic).

Vicksburg's Native American/Other Population

75 residents of Vicksburg identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Vicksburg roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Mississippi (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Vicksburg is ranked #217 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Vicksburg is more Native American/Other than neighboring Delta (0% Native American/Other), Mound (0% Native American/Other), Bovina (0% Native American/Other), and Redwood (0% Native American/Other).

Vicksburg's Multiracial Population

489 residents of Vicksburg identify as Multiracial, or 2.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Vicksburg roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Mississippi (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Vicksburg is ranked #231 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Vicksburg is more Multiracial than neighboring Beechwood (1.5% Multiracial), Mound (0% Multiracial), and Redwood (1.2% Multiracial). Vicksburg is less Multiracial than neighboring Delta (3.4% Multiracial), and Bovina (4.8% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.