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Schlater

Mississippi · 236 residents · 1.154 sq mi
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Schlater has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,750. Population has fallen 39% since 2000, a loss of 152 residents. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $64,000. The poverty rate of 30.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
236
−39%since 2000
from 388 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
205 / sq mi
−39%since 2000
from 336 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.0
+25%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1622373133884631990201020202024Schlater
2024187
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,750
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,816 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,497
+95%since 2000
from $10,022 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
30.9%
−13.4 ptssince 2000
from 44.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing19.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction19.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade13.2%
US avg: 10%
Information5.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$64,000
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2023
Owner-occupied
81.4%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
18.6% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+39%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic25%(59)
Black72.5%(171)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3%(7)
Diversity Score52.1%(123)
Diversity Score
52
−14%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.5%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.4%
+23.3 ptssince 2000
from 55.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.3 min
+82%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
98.5%
+31.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
17.1%
+9.7 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
40.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2011
from 38.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
7.4%
−76.0 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.8%
+19.1 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
Female
43.2%
−19.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.6%
−66.9 ptssince 2013
from 80.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Schlater, Mississippi?

Schlater, Mississippi has about 236 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Schlater, Mississippi?

The typical household in Schlater, Mississippi earns about $33,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Schlater, Mississippi expensive?

In Schlater, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $64,000.

How educated are people in Schlater, Mississippi?

About 19.5% 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 30.9% 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 168 residents, a change of about -42 percent over that period.

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