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Sandersville

Mississippi · 731 residents · 4.951 sq mi
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Sandersville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,750. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $47,200. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 27% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
731
−7%since 2000
from 789 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
148 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 159 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.0
+12%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3695016337658971990201020202024Sandersville
2024413
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,750
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,538 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,764
+9%since 2000
from $14,429 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.334
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade11.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services8.5%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing5.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing5.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$47,200
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$621
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $359 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.7%
−44.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
14.6% rent
Vacancy rate
14.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
+10%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(672)
Black6%(44)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(6)
Asian0.5%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score17.4%(127)
Diversity Score
17
+6%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.5%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.4 min
+45%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.7%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 83.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.0%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
9.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.5%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.4%
−18.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
Female
54.1%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.7%
−46.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sandersville, Mississippi?

Sandersville, Mississippi has about 731 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sandersville, Mississippi?

The typical household in Sandersville, Mississippi earns about $27,750 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 $47,200, and the typical rent is about $621 a month.

How educated are people in Sandersville, Mississippi?

About 12.1% 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 18.7% 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 122 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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