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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Soso

Mississippi · 317 residents · 2.032 sq mi
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Soso has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,750. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 62 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $47,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

317
−16%vs 2000
vs 379 in 2000
1990 – 2025
156 / sq mi
−16%vs 2000
vs 187 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.3
−5%vs 2000
vs 38.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2853814775726681990201020202024Soso
2024431
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,750
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $29,135 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,316
−40%vs 2000
vs $15,455 in 2000
US average: $14,340
16.4%
+1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$47,900
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $58,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$225
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $417 in 2000
US average: $450
83.8%
+1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 82.2% in 2000
16.2% rent
2.6
+28%vs 2000
vs 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic86.1%(273)
Black13.9%(44)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score31.1%(98)
31
−39%vs 2000
vs 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.7%
+2.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
67.3%
−5.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 72.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.4%
+0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.5 min
+34%vs 2000
vs 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Soso, Mississippi?

Soso, Mississippi has about 317 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Soso, Mississippi?

The typical household in Soso, Mississippi earns about $18,750 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 $47,900, and the typical rent is about $225 a month.

How educated are people in Soso, Mississippi?

About 11.7% 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 16.4% of people in Soso, 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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