Vicksburg, MS Demographics

A map of Vicksburg's Population by Race

Vicksburg, Mississippi has an estimated population of 20,589, a decrease from the 21,573 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 71.9% Black, 23.7% White, 2.3% Hispanic, 1.9% Multiracial, 0.1% Asian, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Vicksburg, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Vicksburg has become less 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 Vicksburg, that probability was 47.5% in 2020 and 42.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Vicksburg is ranked the 20th 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). Vicksburg was ranked the 20th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Vicksburg's White Population

4,884 residents of Vicksburg, or 23.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Vicksburg is significantly lower than in Mississippi overall, where 55.2% of the population is White. Vicksburg ranks 307th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vicksburg's White population has declined by an estimated 18.2%. White residents' share of Vicksburg's population has decreased from 27.7% to 23.7%.

Vicksburg is less White than neighboring Delta (100% White), Beechwood (53.6% White), Mound (98.5% White), Bovina (24.6% White), and Redwood (100% White).

Vicksburg's Black Population

14,799 residents of Vicksburg, or 71.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Vicksburg is significantly higher than in Mississippi overall, where 36.3% of the population is Black. Vicksburg ranks 112th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vicksburg's Black population has grown by an estimated 2.6%. Black residents' share of Vicksburg's population has increased from 66.9% to 71.9%.

Vicksburg is more Black than neighboring Delta (0% Black), Beechwood (40.8% Black), Mound (0% Black), and Redwood (0% Black). Vicksburg is less Black than neighboring Bovina (75.4% Black).

Vicksburg's Asian Population

17 residents of Vicksburg, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Vicksburg is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 1% of the population is Asian. Vicksburg ranks 64th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vicksburg's Asian population has declined by an estimated 91.9%. Asian residents' share of Vicksburg's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.1%.

Vicksburg is more Asian than neighboring Delta (0% Asian), Mound (0% Asian), Bovina (0% Asian), and Redwood (0% Asian). Vicksburg is less Asian than neighboring Beechwood (0.7% Asian).

Vicksburg's Hispanic Population

479 residents of Vicksburg, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Vicksburg is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 3.7% of the population is Hispanic. Vicksburg ranks 225th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vicksburg's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 18.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Vicksburg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.3%.

Vicksburg is more Hispanic than neighboring Delta (0% Hispanic), Mound (0% Hispanic), Bovina (0% Hispanic), and Redwood (0% Hispanic). Vicksburg is less Hispanic than neighboring Beechwood (2.8% Hispanic).

Vicksburg's Native American/Other Population

24 residents of Vicksburg, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Vicksburg is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Vicksburg ranks 218th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vicksburg's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 68.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Vicksburg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

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 is less Native American/Other than neighboring Beechwood (0.7% Native American/Other).

Vicksburg's Multiracial Population

386 residents of Vicksburg, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Vicksburg is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 3% of the population is Multiracial. Vicksburg ranks 242nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vicksburg's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 21.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Vicksburg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.9%.

Vicksburg is more Multiracial than neighboring Delta (0% Multiracial), Beechwood (1.4% Multiracial), Mound (1.5% Multiracial), Bovina (0% Multiracial), and Redwood (0% 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.