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Wade

Mississippi · 1,183 residents · 6.165 sq mi
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The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 692 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $218,300. The poverty rate of 56.1% is well above the national figure.

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

Total population
1,183
+141%since 2000
from 491 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
192 / sq mi
+141%since 2000
from 80 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.3
+25%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
3986789591K2K2000201020202024Wade
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$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%
Poverty rate
56.1%
+53.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
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

Median home value
$218,300
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
68.8%
−17.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.4% in 2000
31.2% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.2%
+28.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(476)
Black1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.6%(18)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(1,146)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian3.1%(37)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.6%(90)
Diversity Score
8
+111%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
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%
Graduate degree
9.9%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
55.6 min
+158%since 2000
from 21.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 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
3.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
51.8%
+28.7 ptssince 2011
from 23.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.3%
−16.6 ptssince 2011
from 66.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.7%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
Female
53.7%
−14.0 ptssince 2009
from 67.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.9%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 35.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.6%
−13.2 ptssince 2012
from 22.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.4%
−77.9 ptssince 2013
from 81.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
73.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2017
from 71.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.6%
−3.4 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 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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