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Schlater

Mississippi · 217 residents (2025 est.) · 1.154 sq mi
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Schlater has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $67,847. Population has fallen 52% since 2000, a loss of 201 residents. With a median age of 57.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 21.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 57.4
US median: 38.9
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
95% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
187
−52%since 2000
from 388 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
162 / sq mi
−52%since 2000
from 336 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
57.4
+67%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:217 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1622373133884631990201020202024Schlater
2024187
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,847
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,816 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,347
+213%since 2000
from $10,022 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.5%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.4%
−22.9 ptssince 2000
from 44.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.469
+10%since 2010
from 0.426 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing30.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction30.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information5.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
95.2%
+20.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
4.8% rent
Vacancy rate
21.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.1%
−13.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 84.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic38.9%(151)
Black60.6%(235)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.2%(234)
2024
White, non-Hispanic41.2%(77)
Black58.8%(110)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score60.6%(113)
Diversity Score
61
+1%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.0%
+23.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.7%
+38.6 ptssince 2000
from 55.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
+12%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
91.5%
+24.6 ptssince 2009
from 66.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 29.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
15.7%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
40.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2011
from 38.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.6%
−15.9 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.0%
−61.3 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
Female
57.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2012
from 13.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.5%
−73.0 ptssince 2013
from 80.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
67.5%
+36.9 ptssince 2017
from 30.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Schlater, Mississippi?

Schlater, Mississippi has about 187 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Schlater, Mississippi?

The typical household in Schlater, Mississippi earns about $67,847 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Schlater, Mississippi?

About 35.0% of adults age 25 and over in Schlater, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Schlater, Mississippi?

About 21.4% of people in Schlater, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Schlater, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Schlater, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 217 residents, a change of about -54 percent over that period.

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