Vardaman is a town located in Calhoun County Mississippi. Vardaman has a 2024 population of 1,040. Vardaman is currently declining at a rate of -1.7% annually and its population has decreased by -6.31% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,110 in 2020.
The average household income in Vardaman is $46,992 with a poverty rate of 31.57%. The median age in Vardaman is 31.8 years: 25.3 years for males, and 34.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Vardaman was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 411 | 40.94% |
| Other race | 353 | 35.16% |
| Black or African American | 196 | 19.52% |
| Two or more races | 44 | 4.38% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 376 | 2.63 | 70.2 | 29.8 |
| Non Family | 153 | 1.27 | 47.1 | 52.9 |
| Married | 125 | 3.35 | 88.8 | 11.2 |
| Female | 79 | 3.86 | 84.8 | 15.2 |
| Male | 19 | 3.68 | 73.7 | 26.3 |
3.46
Average Family Size
2.63
Average Household Size
70.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 145 | 24.37% |
| Associates Degree | 51 | 8.57% |
| Bachelors Degree | 35 | 5.88% |
| Graduate Degree | 7 | 1.18% |
| High School Graduate | 217 | 36.47% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 61 | 10.25% |
| Some College | 79 | 13.28% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 270 | 234 | 33 |
| Black | 160 | 84 | 9 |
| Hispanic | 153 | 65 | 0 |
| Other Race | 145 | 51 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 20 | 20 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 12.22%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $31,000 | $32,500 | $28,393 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,132 | $31,397 | $37,083 |
| Overall | $31,081 | $32,148 | $27,946 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$31,081
Average Earnings
$32,148
Average Male
$27,946
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
67.98% of Vardaman residents speak only English, while 32.02% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 32.02% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 353 | 169 | 47.88% |
| Hispanic | 365 | 163 | 44.66% |
| White | 411 | 75 | 18.25% |
| Black | 196 | 63 | 32.14% |
| Multiple | 44 | 10 | 22.73% |
31.57%
Overall Poverty Rate
30.6%
Male Poverty Rate
32.54%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Vardaman is Other, with 47.88% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Vardaman is White, with 18.25% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 15.33%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.94%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.02%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34.95% |
| High School | 21.2% |
| Some College | 8.46% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 18.81% |
| Male Employed | 17.42% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $37,337 | $52,791 |
| Households | $36,000 | $46,992 |
| Married Families | $41,458 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,477 | $35,701 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.7%
Male Marriage Rate
35.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
23
Number of Veterans
23
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 16 |
| World War II | 7 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 18 |
| 65 to 74 | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23 | 7.8% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
52.17%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.9%
Labor Force Participation
56%
Employment Rate
3.2%
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
74%
Born in Vardaman
83.86%
Native Born
16.14%
Foreign Born
13.94%
Non Citizen
2.19%
Naturalized
83.86% of Vardaman residents were born in the United States, with 74% having been born in Mississippi. 13.94% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 953 | -18 | -1.85% |
| 2028 | 971 | -17 | -1.72% |
| 2027 | 988 | -18 | -1.79% |
| 2026 | 1,006 | -17 | -1.66% |
| 2025 | 1,023 | -17 | -1.63% |
| 2024 | 1,040 | -18 | -1.7% |
| 2023 | 1,058 | -18 | -1.67% |
| 2022 | 1,076 | -11 | -1.01% |
| 2021 | 1,087 | -23 | -2.07% |
| 2020 | 1,110 | -160 | -12.6% |
| 2019 | 1,270 | -2 | -0.16% |
| 2018 | 1,272 | -3 | -0.24% |
| 2017 | 1,275 | -3 | -0.23% |
| 2016 | 1,278 | -5 | -0.39% |
| 2015 | 1,283 | -5 | -0.39% |
| 2014 | 1,288 | 2 | 0.16% |
| 2013 | 1,286 | -10 | -0.77% |
| 2012 | 1,296 | -8 | -0.61% |
| 2011 | 1,304 | -5 | -0.38% |
| 2010 | 1,309 | 0 | 0% |