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Vicksburg, MS
City in Warren County, Mississippi.
Population
20,589
Land area
33sq mi
People per sq mi
624
ZIP codes
0
Vicksburg and its ZIP codes
Vicksburg at a glance
- Vicksburg is about 9.9 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 20th among 420 cities and towns in Mississippi.
- The median household income is $45,781, 19% below the Mississippi median of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $125,900 (26% below Mississippi) and median rent is $820 a month.
Local data for Vicksburg, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Vicksburg, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$45,781
Poverty rate
26.8%
Median home value
$125,900
Median rent
$820/mo
Homeownership
55.0%
Bachelor's or higher
27.1%
Median age
38.8
Average commute
17.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (900), German Americans (693), Italian Americans (348).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Warren County. PPP loans are for Vicksburg.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,593
18,446 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,294
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$655M
FY 2026, $14,654 per person
How people get to work
Vicksburg, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.8%
- Carpooled9.8%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home0.3%
Average one-way commute: 17.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Vicksburg, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
671
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
321
1.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 38°F
61.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone46 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Vicksburg, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
47.1%
U.S. 33.3% +13.8 pts
Diabetes
18.5%
U.S. 12.1% +6.4 pts
Smoking
18.1%
U.S. 12.8% +5.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.0%
U.S. 11.1% +0.9 pts
Cities near Vicksburg
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Delta, LAVillage | 2.9 mi | 4.4 |
| BeechwoodCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 6.3 |
| BovinaCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 2.7 |
| Mound, LAVillage | 9.5 mi | 0.5 |
| RedwoodCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| EdwardsTown | 16 mi | 1.7 |
| Eagle BendCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.7 |
| Richmond, LAVillage | 19 mi | 1.7 |
| Tallulah, LACity | 19 mi | 2.8 |
| LearnedTown | 21 mi | 0.3 |
| UticaTown | 21 mi | 3 |
| Valley ParkCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 4.5 |
| BoltonTown | 24 mi | 1.5 |
| HermanvilleCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 3.1 |
| Port GibsonCity | 26 mi | 1.8 |
| RaymondCity | 27 mi | 2.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Vicksburg, MS in?
- Vicksburg is in Warren County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Vicksburg, MS?
- About 20,589 people live in Vicksburg, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Vicksburg?
- Nearby places include Delta, LA (2.9 mi), Beechwood (3.1 mi), Bovina (8 mi), Mound, LA (9.5 mi), Redwood (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023