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Slate Springs

Mississippi · 110 residents · 1.418 sq mi
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Slate Springs has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,268. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $65,800. With a median age of 43.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
110
−9%since 2000
from 121 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
78 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 85 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.0
+26%since 2000
from 34.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
48901321742162000201020202024Slate Springs
202462
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,268
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,875 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,286
+44%since 2000
from $11,322 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.3%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.5%
−7.9 ptssince 2000
from 27.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.370
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade41.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information16.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance8.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services8.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction6.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing3.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,800
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$485
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $525 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
25.0%
−58.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
18.8% rent
Vacancy rate
18.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.7%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 34.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.4%
−70.6 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
+17%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(105)
Black0.9%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.6%(5)
Diversity Score
5
+10%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.3%
+16.5 ptssince 2000
from 65.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
−5%since 2000
from 25.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.4%
−13.1 ptssince 2009
from 84.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.5%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
2.2%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
12.1%
−55.2 ptssince 2009
from 67.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.6%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
43.4%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.1%
−24.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Slate Springs, Mississippi?

Slate Springs, Mississippi has about 110 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Slate Springs, Mississippi earns about $45,268 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 $65,800, and the typical rent is about $485 a month.

How educated are people in Slate Springs, Mississippi?

About 12.2% 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 19.5% of people in Slate Springs, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

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