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Sardis

Mississippi · 1,703 residents · 1.999 sq mi
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Sardis has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,865. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 335 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $75,800. The poverty rate of 24.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,703
−16%since 2000
from 2,038 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
852 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 1,020 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.6
+6%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Sardis
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,865
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,042 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,434
+41%since 2000
from $15,195 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
24.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 24.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.453
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade26.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,800
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$552
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $334 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.7%
−34.3 ptssince 2000
from 68.0% in 2000
34.9% rent
Vacancy rate
21.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.6%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 33.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+9%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic35.5%(604)
Black62.2%(1,060)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(12)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other1.1%(18)
Diversity Score60.6%(1,031)
Diversity Score
61
−5%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.4%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 66.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
+15%since 2000
from 20.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 87.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% 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
13.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
25.2%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.7%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
53.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.0%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sardis, Mississippi?

Sardis, Mississippi has about 1,703 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sardis, Mississippi?

The typical household in Sardis, Mississippi earns about $32,865 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 $75,800, and the typical rent is about $552 a month.

How educated are people in Sardis, Mississippi?

About 16.6% 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 24.4% of people in Sardis, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sardis, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Sardis, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 398 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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