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Slate Springs

Mississippi · 105 residents · 1.418 sq mi
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Slate Springs has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $71,667. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 51.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 54% more than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
83% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
105
−13%since 2000
from 121 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
74 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 85 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.5
+51%since 2000
from 34.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
48901321742162000201020202024Slate Springs
202462
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,667
+77%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,582
+161%since 2000
from $11,322 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.4%
+39.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.2%
−16.1 ptssince 2000
from 27.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade30%
US avg: 10%
Information15%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance12.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical12.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
83.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
17.0% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.8%(88)
Black11.4%(12)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score30.2%(32)
Diversity Score
30
+621%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.2%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.2%
+16.4 ptssince 2000
from 65.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
−6%since 2000
from 25.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
95.0%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 84.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2011
from 9.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 62.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.0%
−27.2 ptssince 2009
from 67.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.3%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
42.7%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.5%
−71.9 ptssince 2013
from 85.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Slate Springs, Mississippi?

Slate Springs, Mississippi has about 105 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Slate Springs, Mississippi earns about $71,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Slate Springs, Mississippi?

About 19.2% 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 11.2% of people in Slate Springs, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

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

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