Vicksburg Population

1840–2026

19,476

2026 projection

9.7% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Vicksburg. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
202619,476-3541.79%
202519,830-2301.15%
202420,060-1630.81%
202320,223-1820.89%
202220,405-4632.22%
202120,868-7053.27%
202021,573-2421.11%
201921,815-3521.59%
201822,167-3641.62%
201722,531-2130.94%

Showing 10 of 34 years.

The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Vicksburg has a population change lower than Warren County, Mississippi, and the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • Mississippi−0.1%
  • Warren County−6.3%
  • Vicksburg−7.7%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Vicksburg Demographics

38.8median age

Median age

Female40.9 yrs
Male36.9 yrs

Adults

15,526
3,647 seniors (65+) · 23% of adults11,879 other adults

Sex

Female 52.6% · 10,823Male 47.4% · 9,766

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 206 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Vicksburg Income

$45,781median household income

Median household income

$45,781

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$37,409

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

26.8%

About 1 in 4 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Vicksburg Marital Status

30% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married30%32%29%
Never married46%45%47%
Divorced15%16%15%
Widowed7%5%9%
Separated2%2%2%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201