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Soso

Mississippi · 416 residents (2025 est.) · 2.032 sq mi
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Soso has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $148,800. At a median age of 34.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
431
+14%since 2000
from 379 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
212 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 187 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
34.6
−9%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:416 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2853814775726681990201020202024Soso
2024431
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,250
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,135 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,621
+111%since 2000
from $15,455 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.3%
+21.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.3%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.512
+50%since 2010
from 0.341 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade14.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$148,800
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$882
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $417 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
77.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
22.7% rent
Vacancy rate
19.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.8%
+34.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+45%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
56
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73.1%(277)
Black22.4%(85)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score51.3%(195)
2024
White, non-Hispanic76.3%(329)
Black23%(99)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.7%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score45.6%(196)
Diversity Score
46
−11%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.1%
+19.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.0%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.7%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
+33%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.2%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 93.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.0%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.4%
+2.4 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
2.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 56.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.5%
−17.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
55.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.5%
−41.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2012
from 16.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.7%
−71.9 ptssince 2013
from 82.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.0%
+20.5 ptssince 2017
from 55.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 97.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 1.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Soso, Mississippi?

Soso, Mississippi has about 431 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Soso, Mississippi?

The typical household in Soso, Mississippi earns about $51,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Soso, Mississippi expensive?

In Soso, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $148,800, and the typical rent is about $882 a month.

How educated are people in Soso, Mississippi?

About 29.1% of adults age 25 and over in Soso, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Soso, Mississippi?

About 7.3% of people in Soso, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Soso, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Soso, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 114 residents, a change of about 36 percent over that period.

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

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