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Vaiden

Mississippi · 872 residents (2025 est.) · 2.15 sq mi
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With 1,158 people, Vaiden is a city in Mississippi. 41.1% of residents live below the federal poverty line. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. The foreign-born share is 0%. Growth has run 38% since 2000, or 318 more people. 52% of homes are owner-occupied.

At a glance
Mid-age
median age 40.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
52% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

1,158
+38%since 2000
from 840 in 2000
872 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
540 / sq mi
+11%since 2009
from 485 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
40.4
+17%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
2.15 sq mi
Population, 19902024
5207369521K1K19902000201020202024Vaiden
20241K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.3%(61)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.2%(49)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140.9%(10)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1914.7%(170)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.7%(66)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 346.3%(73)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4415.9%(184)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 549.8%(114)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 648.6%(100)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7415.7%(182)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 847.9%(92)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over4.9%(57)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$17,837
+4%since 2000
from $17,158 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.5%
+32.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
41.1%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 32.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.433
−7%since 2010
from 0.468 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade18.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information3.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

52.0%
−12.4 ptssince 2000
from 64.4% in 2000
48.0% rent
17.9%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.26 people
+7%since 2009
from 2.12 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
27.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 30.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
21.9%
−18.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic28%(235)
Black71%(596)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(7)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic42.4%(491)
Black56.4%(653)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.2%(14)
63
+8%since 2009
from 58 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
English14.5%(168)
Irish5.8%(67)
American2.3%(27)
Scottish2%(23)
French0.6%(7)
Ghanaian0.3%(3)
Section 05

Education

15.5%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.1%
+24.1 ptssince 2000
from 55.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
8.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.6 min
+21%since 2000
from 22.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
65.4%
−14.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
13.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
12.0%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
14.6%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

2.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
22.1%
−25.6 ptssince 2011
from 47.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
38.5%
−15.3 ptssince 2020
from 53.8% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
58.5%
+34.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
47.9%
+28.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

55.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
44.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
9.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
11.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2012
from 7.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
16.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2013
from 19.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
62.0%
+29.1 ptssince 2017
from 32.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
76.3%
+31.3 ptssince 2020
from 45.0% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
89.9%
+11.3 ptssince 2020
from 78.6% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
99.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married46%(267)
Married35.9%(208)
Widowed11.2%(65)
Divorced6.9%(40)
Women 15+
Never married48.9%(224)
Married41%(188)
Widowed6.1%(28)
Divorced3.9%(18)
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Section 09

Health coverage

16.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2013
from 19.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
10.6%
−14.9 ptssince 2020
from 25.5% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
18.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 20.5% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
37.9%
+12.2 ptssince 2020
from 25.7% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
51.7%
+11.3 ptssince 2020
from 40.4% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
3.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
28.0%
−15.1 ptssince 2020
from 43.1% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
83.0%
+21.5 ptssince 2020
from 61.5% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era34.9%(30)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II50%(43)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 86 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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How many people live in Vaiden, Mississippi?

Vaiden, Mississippi has about 1,158 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Vaiden, Mississippi?

About 15.5% of adults age 25 and over in Vaiden, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Vaiden, Mississippi?

About 41.1% of people in Vaiden, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Vaiden, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Vaiden, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 351 residents, a change of about 43 percent over that period.

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

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