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Sardis

Mississippi · 1,670 residents (2025 est.) · 1.999 sq mi
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Sardis has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,205. Population has grown 20% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $82,600. The poverty rate of 40.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,445
+20%since 2000
from 2,038 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,223 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 1,020 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.2
+10%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,670 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Sardis
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,205
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,042 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,871
+51%since 2000
from $15,195 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
40.7%
+16.5 ptssince 2000
from 24.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.546
+21%since 2010
from 0.453 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade11.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Information10.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food6%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,600
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$703
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $334 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
58.7%
−9.3 ptssince 2000
from 68.0% in 2000
41.3% rent
Vacancy rate
10.3%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
40.9%
+17.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.4%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 33.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+21%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
9
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic41.8%(851)
Black56%(1,141)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(30)
Asian0.4%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.5%(1,294)
2024
White, non-Hispanic41.5%(1,014)
Black49.8%(1,218)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.1%(197)
Diversity Score71.7%(1,752)
Diversity Score
72
+13%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
75.4%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 66.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+20%since 2000
from 20.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 87.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% 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
10.1%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.3%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 22.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.3%
−12.9 ptssince 2011
from 57.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.9%
−26.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.2%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
44.8%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.7%
−43.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
31.0%
+9.9 ptssince 2012
from 21.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
21.6%
−61.7 ptssince 2013
from 83.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
71.2%
+25.1 ptssince 2017
from 46.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 98.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 1.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sardis, Mississippi?

Sardis, Mississippi has about 2,445 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sardis, Mississippi?

The typical household in Sardis, Mississippi earns about $32,205 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sardis, Mississippi expensive?

In Sardis, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $82,600, and the typical rent is about $703 a month.

How educated are people in Sardis, Mississippi?

About 12.5% of adults age 25 and over in Sardis, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sardis, Mississippi?

About 40.7% of people in Sardis, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sardis, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Sardis, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 344 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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