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Wade

Mississippi · 996 residents · 6.165 sq mi
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Wade has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,557. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 505 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $189,900. The poverty rate of 40.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
996
+103%since 2000
from 491 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
162 / sq mi
+103%since 2000
from 80 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.1
+19%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
3986789591K2K2000201020202024Wade
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,557
−44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,972 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2020
Per capita income
$19,204
+20%since 2000
from $15,993 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 37.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
40.7%
+38.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade35%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade22.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance14.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical12.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Information7.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$189,900
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
80.1%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 86.4% in 2000
19.9% rent
Afford Score
4.5
+180%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
2000 – 2020
Gentrification Score
13
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(932)
Black1.3%(13)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(6)
Asian0.5%(5)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.2%(61)
Diversity Score
6
+72%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.6 min
+79%since 2000
from 21.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.0%
−18.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
35.2%
+12.1 ptssince 2011
from 23.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.2%
−16.7 ptssince 2011
from 66.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.2%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.4%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
Female
56.6%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 67.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.0%
−67.3 ptssince 2013
from 81.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wade, Mississippi?

Wade, Mississippi has about 996 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wade, Mississippi?

The typical household in Wade, Mississippi earns about $42,557 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wade, Mississippi expensive?

In Wade, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $189,900.

How educated are people in Wade, Mississippi?

About 8.0% 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 40.7% 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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