Household Change and Vacant Housing Units in Counties with ≥6% Household Loss Since 2000

The Mississippi Delta shows some of the steepest household losses on the map, with many counties experiencing 15-20%+ declines since 2000. While there appear to be fewer vacant housing units, this is a reflection of smaller baseline populations in rural communities that have fewer housing units to begin with. The population declines point to a broader pattern of rural Southeastern counties losing households even as nearby metro areas grow.