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Wade

Mississippi · 1,183 residents · 6.17 sq mi
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With 1,183 people, Wade is a city in Mississippi. 56.1% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Since 2000 the city has more than doubled, up 692 people. The average commute runs 56 minutes. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. The foreign-born share is 3%.

At a glance
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

1,183
+141%since 2000
from 491 in 2000
2000 – 2024
192 / sq mi
+111%since 2009
from 91 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
42.3
+25%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
6.17 sq mi
Population, 20002024
3986789591K2K2000201020202024Wade
20241K
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 58.2%(97)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 93.9%(46)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140%(0)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1918%(213)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2412.9%(153)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 343.1%(37)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4410.8%(128)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 549.6%(114)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6426.5%(314)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 743%(36)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 843.8%(45)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$21,049
+32%since 2000
from $15,993 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.1%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 37.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
56.1%
+53.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.626
+109%since 2010
from 0.300 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance16.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical16.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade14.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Information6.9%
US avg: 10.8%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$218,300
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
68.8%
−17.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.4% in 2000
31.2% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.84 people
+16%since 2010
from 2.44 people in 2010
US average: 2.54
28.2%
+28.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(476)
Black1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(1,146)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian3.1%(37)
Other0%(0)
8
−53%since 2009
from 16 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

Asian origin
Korean3.1%(37)
Ancestry
English68.3%(808)
Irish8.3%(98)
American5%(59)
French5%(59)
Polish4.1%(49)
Scottish2.9%(34)
Section 05

Education

14.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
74.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
9.9%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

55.6 min
+158%since 2000
from 21.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
3.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

51.8%
+28.7 ptssince 2011
from 23.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
50.3%
−16.6 ptssince 2011
from 66.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
43.3%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 36.3% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
18.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
24.7%
−24.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

46.3%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
53.7%
−14.0 ptssince 2009
from 67.7% in 2009
3.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
1.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
9.6%
−13.2 ptssince 2012
from 22.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
3.4%
−15.3 ptssince 2013
from 18.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
73.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2017
from 71.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
94.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 94.3% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
87.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 91.1% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
96.6%
−3.4 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 married37.5%(155)
Married58.1%(240)
Widowed4.4%(18)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married36.7%(230)
Married38.1%(239)
Widowed4.5%(28)
Divorced20.7%(130)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

3.4%
−15.3 ptssince 2013
from 18.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
38.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 42.2% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
10.1%
+9.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
15.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 14.4% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
38.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 32.0% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
1.5%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
47.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 43.2% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
54.5%
+9.4 ptssince 2020
from 45.1% 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 era0%(0)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 18 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 Wade, Mississippi?

Wade, Mississippi has about 1,183 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Wade, Mississippi expensive?

In Wade, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $218,300.

How educated are people in Wade, Mississippi?

About 14.5% of adults age 25 and over in Wade, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wade, Mississippi?

About 56.1% of people in Wade, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

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

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