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Slate Springs

Mississippi · 99 residents (2025 est.) · 1.418 sq mi
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Slate Springs has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $65,000. Population has fallen 49% since 2000, a loss of 59 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $92,500. With a median age of 46.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
62
−49%since 2000
from 121 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
44 / sq mi
−49%since 2000
from 85 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.0
+35%since 2000
from 34.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:99 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2000 – 2024
48901321742162000201020202024Slate Springs
202462
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,000
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,875 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,885
+129%since 2000
from $11,322 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.3%
+34.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.8%
−22.5 ptssince 2000
from 27.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.401
+8%since 2010
from 0.370 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade28.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information25%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction12.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,500
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
80.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
19.2% rent
Vacancy rate
36.6%
+15.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.0%
−15.6 ptssince 2009
from 34.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.4
+15%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
28
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(116)
Black0.8%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.2%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(62)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.7%
+19.9 ptssince 2000
from 65.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
49.7 min
+94%since 2000
from 25.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 84.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.1%
+3.1 ptssince 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−9.9 ptssince 2011
from 9.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 62.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
15.6%
−51.6 ptssince 2009
from 67.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.7%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.2%
+10.7 ptssince 2012
from 13.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
19.4%
−66.0 ptssince 2013
from 85.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.6%
+22.4 ptssince 2017
from 62.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Slate Springs, Mississippi?

Slate Springs, Mississippi has about 62 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Slate Springs, Mississippi?

The typical household in Slate Springs, Mississippi earns about $65,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Slate Springs, Mississippi expensive?

In Slate Springs, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $92,500.

How educated are people in Slate Springs, Mississippi?

About 9.5% of adults age 25 and over in Slate Springs, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Slate Springs, Mississippi?

About 4.8% of people in Slate Springs, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

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