Population Non-Hispanic Black % by Zip Code (ZCTA5) — Mississippi

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The Mississippi Delta region along the western edge of the state displays consistently high Non-Hispanic Black population percentages, with many zip codes exceeding 50% and numerous areas approaching or reaching near-100%, forming one of the most pronounced racial concentration corridors in the U.S. In contrast, the southeastern coastal zip codes near the Gulf and several areas in the northeastern hill country show markedly lower percentages, often falling below 10-15%. The central corridor running roughly from Jackson northward exhibits a patchwork pattern of high and moderate concentrations, likely reflecting the demographic contrasts between urban cores, historically Black towns, and surrounding suburban or rural white-majority areas.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 ACS

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