Mississippi Delta Community College Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Medium

Racial Diversity Index: 44%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at Mississippi Delta Community College are primarily Black with a sizeable White population. The school has medium racial diversity. 72% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Mississippi Delta Community College is designated as a Predominantly Black Institution (PBI) and receives federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve low and middle-income Black Americans.

Racial demographics of Mississippi Delta Community College students
Race Percent of Students
White
28%
Black
68%
Hispanic
2%
Asian
1%
American Indian / Alaskan
0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
0%
International
0%
Race Unknown
2%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 46%

There are 78% more female students than male students enrolled at Mississippi Delta Community College with a gender ratio of 64% women to 36% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Mississippi Delta Community College has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Mississippi Delta Community College students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
36%
Women
64%
Enrollment by gender for Mississippi Delta Community College students
Gender Number of Students
Men
712
Women
1,266

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Extremely Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 2%

Mississippi Delta Community College draws 98 percent of students from Mississippi, 2 percent from other states, and 0 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside Mississippi, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for Mississippi Delta Community College students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
98%
Out of State
2%
Foreign
0%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$34,157 per year

79% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

1,978
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 17.1%
Part-time undergraduates 12.8%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=176008.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026