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Sardis

Mississippi · 1,748 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 $34,583. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $63,800. Households here earn about 26% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,748
−14%since 2000
from 2,038 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
874 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 1,020 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.3
+8%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Sardis
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,583
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,042 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,220
+33%since 2000
from $15,195 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.1%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 24.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.7%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing10.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance9.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,800
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$718
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $334 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.1%
−7.9 ptssince 2000
from 68.0% in 2000
39.9% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−13%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic30.1%(526)
Black66.1%(1,155)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(25)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(22)
Diversity Score57.5%(1,006)
Diversity Score
58
−9%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
70.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 66.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.4 min
+41%since 2000
from 20.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.5%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 87.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.7%
−12.1 ptssince 2011
from 22.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.8%
−13.4 ptssince 2011
from 57.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.9%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
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
3.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.7%
−65.6 ptssince 2013
from 83.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sardis, Mississippi?

Sardis, Mississippi has about 1,748 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sardis, Mississippi?

The typical household in Sardis, Mississippi earns about $34,583 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 $63,800, and the typical rent is about $718 a month.

How educated are people in Sardis, Mississippi?

About 13.7% 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 17.1% 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 353 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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

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