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Soso

Mississippi · 379 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 $29,135. Population has grown 20% since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $58,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

379
+20%since 1990
from 317 in 1990
1990 – 2025
187 / sq mi
+20%since 1990
from 156 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.1
+5%since 1990
from 36.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2853814775726681990201020202024Soso
2024431
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,135
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,750 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,455
+66%since 1990
from $9,316 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.0%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 16.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$58,300
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $47,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$417
+41%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $225 in 1990
US average: $602
82.2%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 83.8% in 1990
17.8% rent
2.0
−22%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic86.1%(273)
Black13.9%(44)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score31.1%(98)
2000
White, non-Hispanic73.1%(277)
Black22.4%(85)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score51.3%(195)
51
+65%since 1990
from 31 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.1%
−2.6 ptssince 1990
from 11.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
72.6%
+5.3 ptssince 1990
from 67.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.0%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.5 min
−25%since 1990
from 23.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Soso, Mississippi?

Soso, Mississippi has about 379 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Soso, Mississippi?

The typical household in Soso, Mississippi earns about $29,135 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 $58,300, and the typical rent is about $417 a month.

How educated are people in Soso, Mississippi?

About 9.1% 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 15.0% 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 62 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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

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