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Soso

Mississippi · 408 residents · 2.032 sq mi
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Soso has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $39,688. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $87,700. Poverty is rare here, at 5.7% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
408
+8%since 2000
from 379 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
201 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 187 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.6
+1%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2853814775726681990201020202024Soso
2024431
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,688
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,135 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,497
+20%since 2000
from $15,455 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.7%
−9.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.341
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade21.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade12.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing4.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,700
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$644
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $417 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.6%
−46.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
16.9% rent
Vacancy rate
25.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
13.3%
−13.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+10%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic77%(314)
Black20.3%(83)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score44.9%(183)
Diversity Score
45
−12%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.8%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.6%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
+56%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.1%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 93.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.2%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.9%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
52.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
5.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.2%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Soso, Mississippi?

Soso, Mississippi has about 408 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Soso, Mississippi?

The typical household in Soso, Mississippi earns about $39,688 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 $87,700, and the typical rent is about $644 a month.

How educated are people in Soso, Mississippi?

About 15.8% 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 5.7% 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 91 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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