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Vardaman

Mississippi · 1,316 residents · 1.357 sq mi
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Vardaman has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,063. Population has grown 24% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $49,200. At a median age of 29.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 36% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 29.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% 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
1,316
+24%since 2000
from 1,065 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
970 / sq mi
+24%since 2000
from 785 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
29.9
−13%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8701K1K1K1K1990201020202024Vardaman
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,063
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,518 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,510
−8%since 2000
from $13,530 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 24.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.404
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade39.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction9.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Information7.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$49,200
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$457
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $302 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.3%
−39.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.5% in 2000
40.2% rent
Vacancy rate
6.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+15%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic56.2%(599)
Black33.6%(358)
Hispanic / Latino9.8%(104)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score69.7%(743)
2010
White, non-Hispanic38%(500)
Black27.6%(363)
Hispanic / Latino33.8%(445)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.1%(2)
Diversity Score82.8%(1,089)
Diversity Score
83
+19%since 2000
from 70 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.1%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
63.7%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 50.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+59%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
63.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
31.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 32.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% 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
3.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.6%
−18.0 ptssince 2009
from 33.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Female
49.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Foreign born
22.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.7%
−47.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vardaman, Mississippi?

Vardaman, Mississippi has about 1,316 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Vardaman, Mississippi?

The typical household in Vardaman, Mississippi earns about $24,063 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Vardaman, Mississippi expensive?

In Vardaman, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $49,200, and the typical rent is about $457 a month.

How educated are people in Vardaman, Mississippi?

About 11.1% of adults age 25 and over in Vardaman, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Vardaman, Mississippi?

About 23.6% of people in Vardaman, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Vardaman, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Vardaman, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 396 residents, a change of about 43 percent over that period.

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