Port Gibson, MS Demographics

A map of Port Gibson's Population by Race

Port Gibson, Mississippi has an estimated population of 1,261, a less than 1% change from the 1,269 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.7% Black, 9.3% White, 3.0% Multiracial, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Port Gibson, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Port Gibson has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Mississippi overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Port Gibson, that probability was 20.9% in 2020 and 22.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Port Gibson is ranked the 173rd most populous place in Mississippi, out of 427 places. 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 was ranked the 172nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Port Gibson's White Population

117 residents of Port Gibson, or 9.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Port Gibson is significantly lower than in Mississippi overall, where 55.2% of the population is White. Port Gibson ranks 389th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Gibson's White population has declined by an estimated 4.1%. White residents' share of Port Gibson's population has remained roughly unchanged at 9.3%.

Port Gibson is more White than neighboring Pattison (0% White), Hermanville (7.3% White), and Fayette (0% White). Port Gibson is less White than neighboring Alcorn State University (9.6% White), and St. Joseph (25.2% White).

Port Gibson's Black Population

1,106 residents of Port Gibson, or 87.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Port Gibson is significantly higher than in Mississippi overall, where 36.3% of the population is Black. Port Gibson ranks 30th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Gibson's Black population has declined by an estimated 1.4%. Black residents' share of Port Gibson's population has decreased from 88.4% to 87.7%.

Port Gibson is more Black than neighboring Hermanville (78.8% Black), Alcorn State University (85% Black), and St. Joseph (72.6% Black). Port Gibson is less Black than neighboring Pattison (100% Black), and Fayette (100% Black).

Port Gibson's Asian Population

0 residents of Port Gibson, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Port Gibson is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 1% of the population is Asian. Port Gibson ranks 252nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Gibson's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Port Gibson's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Port Gibson is less Asian than neighboring Hermanville (3% Asian).

Port Gibson's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Port Gibson, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Port Gibson is slightly lower than in Mississippi overall, where 3.7% of the population is Hispanic. Port Gibson ranks 398th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Gibson's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Port Gibson's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Port Gibson is less Hispanic than neighboring Alcorn State University (2.6% Hispanic).

Port Gibson's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Port Gibson, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Port Gibson is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Port Gibson ranks 326th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Gibson's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Port Gibson's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Port Gibson is less Native American/Other than neighboring Alcorn State University (1.5% Native American/Other).

Port Gibson's Multiracial Population

38 residents of Port Gibson, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Port Gibson is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 3% of the population is Multiracial. Port Gibson ranks 331st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Gibson's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 90.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Port Gibson's population has increased from 1.6% to 3.0%.

Port Gibson is more Multiracial than neighboring Pattison (0% Multiracial), Alcorn State University (1.3% Multiracial), Fayette (0% Multiracial), and St. Joseph (2.2% Multiracial). Port Gibson is less Multiracial than neighboring Hermanville (11% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.