Warren County

Key demographics — Warren County, Mississippi

Population size

• 44,722 (2020 Decennial Census)

Age

• Median age: ~39.8 years (ACS 2018–2022)
• Under 18: ~22% (ACS 2018–2022)
• 65 and over: ~17% (ACS 2018–2022)

Gender

• Female: ~52% (ACS 2018–2022)
• Male: ~48% (ACS 2018–2022)

Racial/ethnic composition (2020 Census; race alone unless noted)

• Black or African American: ~48–49%
• White: ~46–47%
• Hispanic or Latino (any race): ~2–3%
• Two or more races: ~2%
• Asian: ~1%
• American Indian/Alaska Native: <1%
• Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander: <1%

Households

• Households: ~17,700 (ACS 2018–2022)
• Persons per household: ~2.5 (ACS 2018–2022)

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Decennial Census; American Community Survey 2018–2022 5-year estimates.

Warren County, MS snapshot (2025):

• Estimated email users: 33,000–36,000 residents. Basis: ~44,500 population, ~82% adults, and ~90–95% of adults use email regularly.
• Age distribution among email users (approx.): 18–34: 26–30%; 35–54: 35–40%; 55–64: 15–18%; 65+: 15–18%. Usage is near‑universal for working‑age adults and high but slightly lower among seniors.
• Gender split: roughly mirrors the population (about 52% female, 48% male) with negligible difference in email adoption by gender.

Digital access and trends:

• Broadband subscription: ~75–80% of households have a fixed broadband plan; ~10–15% are smartphone‑only; ~8–12% lack home internet.
• Mobile coverage: Strong along the I‑20/Vicksburg corridor with widespread 4G and expanding 5G; rural tracts rely more on cellular or fixed‑wireless.
• Devices: High smartphone penetration; computer access lags in lower‑income and rural areas, influencing reliance on webmail via phones.

Local density/connectivity facts:

• Population is concentrated in Vicksburg (about half of county residents), with lower‑density unincorporated areas along the Mississippi River showing the widest fixed‑broadband gaps.
• Public anchors (schools, libraries) and recent state/federal grants are expanding fiber and fixed‑wireless, narrowing the rural email access gap.

Summary of mobile phone usage in Warren County, Mississippi

Scale and user estimates

• Population and households: About 45,000 residents and ~18,300 households (ACS 2018–2022).
• Smartphone penetration: Roughly 90% of households report having a smartphone (ACS S2801, 2018–2022), slightly above the Mississippi statewide rate (~88%).
• Cellular data subscriptions: About three-quarters of households (mid-70% range) report a cellular data plan for internet access (ACS S2801), in line with or marginally above the statewide share.
• Estimated users: Approximately 37,000 mobile phone users countywide, including about 32,000 adult smartphone users. This aligns with high household smartphone penetration and the county’s adult population share.

Demographic breakdown and how it differs from state patterns

• Age
  • Warren County is slightly older than Mississippi overall, with a somewhat larger 65+ share and a slightly smaller 18–34 share. Despite this, overall smartphone adoption remains high; uptake among seniors has improved locally, which helps keep Warren County near or above the state’s household smartphone rate.
  • Effect vs state: Older age structure typically depresses smartphone use, but Warren County’s rates remain strong, so the age penalty is smaller here than statewide.
• Race/ethnicity
  • Warren County has a higher share of Black residents (a slim majority) than the state average. In Mississippi, Black households are more likely than White households to rely on smartphones and cellular data for home internet. Warren County’s composition contributes to a higher prevalence of cellular data subscriptions and mobile-first access than one would expect based solely on age.
  • Effect vs state: A more mobile-first usage pattern (smartphone and cellular data reliance) than the state average, even where fixed broadband is present.
• Income
  • Median household income in Warren County is close to the state median. Income-sensitive patterns are visible: lower-income households are more likely to be mobile-only (cellular data without wireline broadband), while middle-income households show higher rates of mixed connectivity (wireline broadband plus cellular).
  • Effect vs state: Because the county’s income distribution sits near the state median but with an urban center (Vicksburg) that has multiple providers, Warren shows a slightly lower “no internet subscription” share than the Mississippi average and higher “blended” connectivity (cellular plus wireline) among working-age households.

Access, connectivity modes, and gaps

• Wireline broadband vs cellular
  • Wireline broadband (cable, fiber, or DSL) is available to a majority of households, with subscription rates in the upper-50% range (ACS S2801). Cellular data subscriptions sit in the mid-70% range, indicating many households maintain both.
  • Compared to Mississippi overall, Warren County shows:
    • Slightly higher smartphone household penetration.
    • Slightly lower “no internet subscription” share (mid-teens vs high-teens statewide).
    • A similar or slightly higher reliance on cellular data, with a notable cohort that is cellular-only for home internet.
• Mobile-only households
  • The county has a meaningful mobile-only segment (cellular data without a wireline broadband plan). This cohort is concentrated among lower-income and renter households and is somewhat larger than in more rural, infrastructure-scarce Mississippi counties but smaller than in the lowest-income, least-served parts of the Delta.
  • Effect vs state: Mobile-only reliance in Warren is modestly above the state’s urban-county average but below the state’s highest-reliance rural counties.

Digital infrastructure and service environment

• Carrier presence
  • AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, and regional carrier C Spire operate in Warren County. All four offer LTE countywide, with 5G service in Vicksburg and along major corridors.
• 5G footprint
  • Low-band 5G covers Vicksburg and the I-20 corridor; mid-band 5G (notably T-Mobile n41) provides higher speeds in and near the urban core and along I-20. AT&T and Verizon mid-band (C-band) sectors are present on select sites; coverage expands primarily along interstate and population clusters.
  • Effect vs state: Warren County’s 5G coverage density is better than in many rural Mississippi counties due to its interstate location and urban core, yielding more consistent mid-band 5G access than typical non-metro areas in the state.
• Tower and site density
  • The county has on the order of dozens of registered macro sites (FCC ASR), with clustering along I-20, US-61, and the Vicksburg urban area. Additional small cells and sector upgrades support 5G in the core.
  • Terrain along the Mississippi River bluffs can create localized dead zones and weaker indoor coverage away from major corridors; in-vehicle coverage is generally strong on I-20 and US-61.
• Public-safety and enterprise
  • FirstNet (AT&T) Band 14 coverage is available on multiple sites in and around Vicksburg, supporting public-safety communications. Enterprise and federal facilities around Vicksburg (e.g., military/engineering installations) benefit from prioritized capacity on nearby macro sites.

Key takeaways on how Warren County differs from Mississippi overall

• Slightly higher household smartphone adoption and marginally higher cellular data plan prevalence despite a slightly older population.
• Lower “no internet subscription” share than the state average, thanks to better availability of multiple providers in and around Vicksburg.
• A notable mobile-only cohort persists, driven by affordability and renter dynamics, but it is not as large as in the least-connected rural counties.
• 5G availability and performance are stronger than in many rural parts of the state due to interstate adjacency and an urban core, with mid-band 5G more commonly encountered around Vicksburg than in typical non-metro Mississippi counties.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018–2022 (S2801/S2802, device ownership and internet subscription), 2020 Census; FCC Broadband Data Collection and Antenna Structure Registration; carrier coverage disclosures (2023–2024).

Social media usage in Warren County, Mississippi (2025 snapshot)

Population baseline

• Total population: ~44,700
• People age 13+: ~37,300
• Active social media users (13+): ~27,000 (≈72% of 13+; ≈61% of total population)

User composition

• Gender (among users): ~54% women, ~46% men
• Age split (share of social media users):
  • 13–17: 10%
  • 18–24: 13%
  • 25–34: 19%
  • 35–44: 18%
  • 45–54: 17%
  • 55–64: 14%
  • 65+: 9%

Most‑used platforms (share of social media users; multi‑platform usage is common)

• YouTube: 76%
• Facebook: 66%
• Instagram: 38%
• TikTok: 32%
• Snapchat: 24%
• Pinterest: 20%
• LinkedIn: 13%
• X (Twitter): 12%

Behavioral trends

• Facebook is the community hub: Groups and Marketplace drive daily engagement for church activities, school/sports updates, local news, public safety, yard sales, and service referrals. Resharing of local announcements is high.
• Video‑first consumption: Short‑form clips (Reels/TikTok) dominate under 35; YouTube is widely used across ages for how‑to, music, sermons, and local interest. Livestreams of church services and high school sports are common.
• Messaging habits: Facebook Messenger is prevalent for family and community coordination; under‑25s lean on Instagram DMs and Snapchat for day‑to‑day conversation.
• Younger vs older use: Under 25s cluster on TikTok/Snapchat/Instagram and post more frequently; 35+ rely heavily on Facebook for information, events, and local commerce, with more “browse/reshare” than original posting.
• Local commerce: Facebook Marketplace is a primary channel for buying/selling vehicles, furniture, equipment, and seasonal goods; small businesses rely on Facebook/Instagram posts for promotions and events.
• News and weather: Residents follow local outlets and public agencies on Facebook for breaking news, school closures, and severe‑weather updates; engagement spikes around storms and major local events.
• Timing: Peak activity is evenings (7–10 pm) and weekends; midday mobile scrolling is common during work breaks.
• Content preferences: Posts featuring people (family, school, sports, church, community milestones) outperform generic brand content; short videos and photo carousels drive the highest engagement.
• Multi‑platform overlap: The median user engages with 2–3 platforms monthly; YouTube + Facebook is the most common pairing.

Note on figures: Counts and percentages are county‑level estimates for 2025 derived by applying recent U.S. platform‑adoption research to Warren County’s population and age structure; expect ±3–8 percentage‑point variation by platform and age.