4-H Youth
Mississippi 4-H Statistics 2008
94,893 youth, 5-18 years of age participated in 4H in 2008.
Of these 94,893 youth, 6% lived on farms; 64% lived in towns under 10,000 and open country; 27% lived in towns and cities of 10,000 to 50,000; and 3% lived in suburbs and cities.
51.8% were girls and 48.2% boys
36% were in grades k-3; 36% in grades 4-6; 14% in grades 7-9; 9% in 10th grade and up; 1.5% in Special; and 1.5% were not in school
The racial ethnic breakdown was as follows: 54% white; 43% African-American; 2% Hispanic; .5% Asian, and .5% American Indian.
Youth participated in the 4-H programs in the following ways:
20,195 youth were members of 1,067 4-H community-based clubs
48,821 youth were members of 378 4-H special interest and short-term groups
32,585 youth were involved in 364 4-H school enrichment groups
4,953 youth in Day Camps
1,375 youth participated in 4-H individual study programs
180 youth participated in other delivery modes
4-H Project Enrollments - 2008
Animal Science - 16,447
Animal Science, Beef Dairy, Horses and Ponies, Sheep, Swine, Goats, Poultry, Dogs, Rabbits, Other Small Animals, Plant Science, Crops, Home Gardens, Ornamental Horticulture, Flower Gardening
Plant Science - 10,835
Junior Master Gardener, Crops, Home Gardens, Ornamental Horticulture, Flower Gardening
Science and Technology - 5,698
Engineering, Tractors, Small Engines, Automotive, Bicycle Care, Electric, Electronics, Aerospace, Veterinary Science, Meat Science, Plant Science, Entomology and Bees, Aerospace, Marine Science, Physical Science
Citizenship and Civic Education - 10,478
Community Service, Citizenship, International Study, Exchanges: International and Domestic, Volunteerism, Service Learning
Wildlife, Forestry, Shooting Sports & Sport Fishing - 28,382
Shooting Sports, Wildlife & Fisheries, Environmental Stewardship, Waste Management, Forestry, Energy, Sports Fishing
Healthy Lifestyle Education - 54,306
Health Rocks!, Body Walk, Health, Physical Fitness, Sports, First Aid, Safety, Bicycle Safety, Automotive Safety, EFNEP, Food Preservation, Food Nutrition
Consumer & Family Sciences - 9,037
Home and Personal Management, Home Furnishings, Equipment and Housing, Consumer Education, Clothing and Textiles, Family Life Education, Child Care
Leadership and Personal Development - 27,945
Career & Exploration, Leadership, Reading Literacy, Personal Development
Communication and Expressive Arts - 7,413
Public Speaking, Graphic Arts, Photography, Drama, Music
4-H Project Enrollment by Mission Mandate
Science, Engineering & Technology - 77,812
Citizenship - 38,423
Healthy Lifestyles - 54,306
Total Enrollment in 4-H Projects - 170,541
(Individual 4-H members enroll in one or more organized projects each year.
Volunteers in Mississippi
In 2008 there were 7,459 youth and adult volunteer leaders working directly and indirectly with youth.
The average 4-H adult volunteer donates 220 hours per year in preparing for club meetings and teaching youth.
Each volunteer drives an average 300 to 400 miles for 4-H in a personally owned vehicle and spends $40 to $60 annually on teaching materials.
Estimated value of the total time volunteers devote to 4-H plus their out-of-pocket expenses is over $22,000,000.
