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Vaiden

Mississippi · 907 residents · 2.145 sq mi
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Vaiden has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $13,636. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $39,700. The poverty rate of 49.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 71% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
907
+8%since 2000
from 840 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
423 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 392 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.7
+15%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5207369521K1K1990201020202024Vaiden
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$13,636
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $15,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$11,466
−33%since 2000
from $17,158 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
5.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
49.9%
+17.0 ptssince 2000
from 32.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade16.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing9.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$39,700
−46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2023
Median gross rent
$301
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $212 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.1%
−8.3 ptssince 2000
from 64.4% in 2000
43.9% rent
Afford Score
2.9
−11%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic32.2%(292)
Black61.7%(560)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(25)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other1.2%(11)
Diversity Score61.9%(562)
Diversity Score
62
+19%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
64.9%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 55.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.3 min
+32%since 2000
from 22.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
21.3%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
18.9%
−28.7 ptssince 2011
from 47.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.1%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
67.2%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
Female
32.8%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.0%
−63.7 ptssince 2013
from 80.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vaiden, Mississippi?

Vaiden, Mississippi has about 907 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Vaiden, Mississippi?

The typical household in Vaiden, Mississippi earns about $13,636 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Vaiden, Mississippi expensive?

In Vaiden, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $39,700, and the typical rent is about $301 a month.

How educated are people in Vaiden, Mississippi?

About 8.9% 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 49.9% 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 100 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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