Collins is a very small city located in the state of Mississippi. With a population of 2,241 people and two associated neighborhoods, Collins is the 110th largest community in Mississippi.8.64% of the workforce is employed in the armed forces, making the military a huge focus of life in Collins. Even though it is a military town, the civilian sector still plays an important role in the local economy. The Healthcare and Education industries respectively employ 22.03% and 14.59% of the civilian workforce. Residents will find that the city is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Collins is worth considering. Collins, even though it is a small city, has many people who use public transportation every day to get to and from work. This is a great benefit for people in the, city who have a need for low-cost transportation.In terms of college education, the citizens of Collins rank slightly lower than the national average. 13.65% of adults 25 and older in Collins have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree, while 21.84% of adults have a 4-year degree or higher in the average American community. The per capita income in Collins in 2022 was $18,911, which is low income relative to Mississippi and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $75,644 for a family of four. However, Collins contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. Collins also has one of the higher rates of people living in poverty in the nation, with 32.27% of its population below the federal poverty line.Collins is an extremely ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Collins home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Collins residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Collins include Irish, German, English, European, and Scots-Irish. The most common language spoken in Collins is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Langs. of India.
