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Sledge

Mississippi · 368 residents · 0.534 sq mi
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Sledge has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,000. Population has fallen 30% since 2000, a loss of 161 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $48,000. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
368
−30%since 2000
from 529 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
689 / sq mi
−30%since 2000
from 991 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.3
+42%since 2000
from 31.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2413294175055931990201020202024Sledge
2024270
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,000
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,026
+21%since 2000
from $11,569 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
9.1%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.3%
−8.4 ptssince 2000
from 24.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.2%
US avg: 10%
Information7.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade0.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$48,000
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$829
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $379 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.9%
−11.1 ptssince 2000
from 87.1% in 2000
24.1% rent
Afford Score
1.2
+7%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic23.3%(123)
Black75.2%(398)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score46.9%(248)
2020
White, non-Hispanic4.9%(18)
Black94.8%(349)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score12.3%(45)
Diversity Score
12
−74%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
73.3%
+20.8 ptssince 2000
from 52.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.8 min
+56%since 2000
from 23.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
97.5%
+23.5 ptssince 2009
from 74.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−13.5 ptssince 2011
from 19.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.1%
+8.1 ptssince 2011
from 54.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.1%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
53.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.0%
−66.7 ptssince 2013
from 81.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sledge, Mississippi?

Sledge, Mississippi has about 368 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sledge, Mississippi?

The typical household in Sledge, Mississippi earns about $40,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sledge, Mississippi expensive?

In Sledge, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $48,000, and the typical rent is about $829 a month.

How educated are people in Sledge, Mississippi?

About 8.8% of adults age 25 and over in Sledge, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sledge, Mississippi?

About 16.3% of people in Sledge, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sledge, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Sledge, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 195 residents, a change of about -35 percent over that period.

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

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