Sardis is a town located in Panola County Mississippi. Sardis has a 2024 population of 1,666. Sardis is currently declining at a rate of -1.19% annually and its population has decreased by -4.58% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,746 in 2020.
The average household income in Sardis is $46,143 with a poverty rate of 33.12%. The median age in Sardis is 46 years: 49.4 years for males, and 40 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sardis was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,261 | 58.16% |
| White | 876 | 40.41% |
| Other race | 13 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.51% |
| Two or more races | 7 | 0.32% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 877 | 2.39 | 55.1 | 44.9 |
| Non Family | 488 | 1.05 | 58.2 | 41.8 |
| Married | 186 | 3.11 | 75.8 | 24.2 |
| Female | 148 | 5.2 | 23.6 | 76.4 |
| Male | 55 | 4.31 | 41.8 | 58.2 |
3.87
Average Family Size
2.39
Average Household Size
55.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 357 | 23.15% |
| Associates Degree | 98 | 6.36% |
| Bachelors Degree | 87 | 5.64% |
| Graduate Degree | 65 | 4.22% |
| High School Graduate | 421 | 27.3% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 160 | 10.38% |
| Some College | 354 | 22.96% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 859 | 540 | 23 |
| White | 656 | 459 | 129 |
| Islander | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| Other Race | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 19.66%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $34,205 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $20,333 | $21,500 | $14,167 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,092 | $31,429 | $0 |
| Overall | $24,931 | $31,442 | $23,077 |
| Some College | $28,092 | $43,375 | $22,237 |
$24,931
Average Earnings
$31,442
Average Male
$23,077
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.37% of Sardis residents speak only English, while 1.63% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.96% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,205 | 531 | 44.07% |
| White | 832 | 137 | 16.47% |
| Other | 13 | 13 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 13 | 13 | 100% |
| Multiple | 7 | 4 | 57.14% |
33.12%
Overall Poverty Rate
36.16%
Male Poverty Rate
29.36%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sardis is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sardis is White, with 16.47% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 17.04%. Among those working part-time, it was 50%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.67%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 41.99% |
| Some College | 40.09% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24.68% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 93.55% |
| Female Employed | 31.42% |
| Male Employed | 22.96% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $54,010 | $67,270 |
| Households | $32,863 | $46,143 |
| Married Families | $61,071 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $13,500 | $28,436 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
25.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
26.9%
Male Marriage Rate
23.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
61
Number of Veterans
49
Male Veterans
12
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 27 |
| Vietnam | 25 |
| First Gulf War | 21 |
| Korea | 8 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 19 |
| 75+ | 17 |
| 18 to 34 | 12 |
| 65 to 74 | 8 |
| 55 to 64 | 5 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 55 | 7.53% |
| Black | 6 | 0.57% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
20.75%
Veteran Poverty Rate
11.32%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
39.5%
Labor Force Participation
34.3%
Employment Rate
13.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
85.38%
Born in Sardis
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Sardis residents were born in the United States, with 85.38% having been born in Mississippi. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,566 | -20 | -1.26% |
| 2028 | 1,586 | -20 | -1.25% |
| 2027 | 1,606 | -20 | -1.23% |
| 2026 | 1,626 | -20 | -1.22% |
| 2025 | 1,646 | -20 | -1.2% |
| 2024 | 1,666 | -20 | -1.19% |
| 2023 | 1,686 | -6 | -0.35% |
| 2022 | 1,692 | -30 | -1.74% |
| 2021 | 1,722 | -24 | -1.37% |
| 2020 | 1,746 | 193 | 12.43% |
| 2019 | 1,553 | -13 | -0.83% |
| 2018 | 1,566 | -12 | -0.76% |
| 2017 | 1,578 | -19 | -1.19% |
| 2016 | 1,597 | -8 | -0.5% |
| 2015 | 1,605 | -21 | -1.29% |
| 2014 | 1,626 | -8 | -0.49% |
| 2013 | 1,634 | -10 | -0.61% |
| 2012 | 1,644 | -11 | -0.66% |
| 2011 | 1,655 | -17 | -1.02% |
| 2010 | 1,672 | 0 | 0% |