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Sandersville

Mississippi · 622 residents (2025 est.) · 4.951 sq mi
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Sandersville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,667. Population has fallen 48% since 2000, a loss of 376 residents. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $95,000. With a median age of 53.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
413
−48%since 2000
from 789 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
83 / sq mi
−48%since 2000
from 159 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
53.7
+37%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:622 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3695016337658971990201020202024Sandersville
2024413
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,667
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,538 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,223
+96%since 2000
from $14,429 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.0%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.7%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.375
+12%since 2010
from 0.334 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance16.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical15.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade13.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade9.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing5.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,000
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$718
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $359 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
85.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
14.3% rent
Vacancy rate
11.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.7%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.7%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
+16%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
77
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92%(726)
Black6.8%(54)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.4%(129)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(367)
Black7%(29)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score25.5%(105)
Diversity Score
25
+55%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.5%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.8%
+23.1 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.5%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.4 min
+45%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
94.1%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2011
from 1.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2011
from 55.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.7%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.0%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.3%
−44.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.6%
−5.5 ptssince 2012
from 25.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.2%
−78.5 ptssince 2013
from 87.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
59.5%
+7.4 ptssince 2017
from 52.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sandersville, Mississippi?

Sandersville, Mississippi has about 413 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sandersville, Mississippi?

The typical household in Sandersville, Mississippi earns about $52,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sandersville, Mississippi expensive?

In Sandersville, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $95,000, and the typical rent is about $718 a month.

How educated are people in Sandersville, Mississippi?

About 21.5% of adults age 25 and over in Sandersville, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sandersville, Mississippi?

About 24.7% of people in Sandersville, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sandersville, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Sandersville, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 440 residents, a change of about -52 percent over that period.

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