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Vaiden

Mississippi · 872 residents (2025 est.) · 2.145 sq mi
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Population has grown 38% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 41.1% is well above the national figure.

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

Total population
1,158
+38%since 2000
from 840 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
540 / sq mi
+38%since 2000
from 392 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.4
+17%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:872 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5207369521K1K1990201020202024Vaiden
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$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%
Poverty rate
41.1%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 32.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
52.0%
−12.4 ptssince 2000
from 64.4% in 2000
48.0% rent
Vacancy rate
17.9%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 30.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
21.9%
−18.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic28%(235)
Black71%(596)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(7)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score52.1%(438)
2024
White, non-Hispanic42.4%(491)
Black56.4%(653)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.2%(14)
Diversity Score62.8%(727)
Diversity Score
63
+20%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
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%
Graduate degree
8.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.6 min
+21%since 2000
from 22.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.4%
−14.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
12.0%
+12.0 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
14.6%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
22.1%
−25.6 ptssince 2011
from 47.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
58.5%
+34.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.9%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
Female
44.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.7%
−52.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2012
from 7.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.5%
−64.2 ptssince 2013
from 80.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
62.0%
+29.1 ptssince 2017
from 32.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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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