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 $46,338 with a poverty rate of 24.07%. The median age in Vardaman is 33.5 years: 31.9 years for males, and 34.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Vardaman was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 338 | 34.77% |
| Black or African American | 307 | 31.58% |
| Other race | 286 | 29.42% |
| Two or more races | 41 | 4.22% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 356 | 2.67 | 66.9 | 33.1 |
| Married | 150 | 3.35 | 78 | 22 |
| Non Family | 126 | 1.33 | 46.8 | 53.2 |
| Female | 65 | 3.51 | 84.6 | 15.4 |
| Male | 15 | 3.53 | 46.7 | 53.3 |
3.31
Average Family Size
2.67
Average Household Size
66.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 123 | 20.6% |
| Associates Degree | 33 | 5.53% |
| Bachelors Degree | 31 | 5.19% |
| Graduate Degree | 14 | 2.35% |
| High School Graduate | 248 | 41.54% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 63 | 10.55% |
| Some College | 85 | 14.24% |
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 | 220 | 199 | 34 |
| Black | 213 | 133 | 11 |
| Hispanic | 151 | 73 | 0 |
| Other Race | 145 | 60 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 17 | 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 15.45%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $30,500 | $31,406 | $29,926 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,477 | $36,477 | $37,500 |
| Overall | $31,296 | $32,935 | $30,263 |
| Some College | $29,688 | $0 | $30,179 |
$31,296
Average Earnings
$32,935
Average Male
$30,263
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
70.74% of Vardaman residents speak only English, while 29.26% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 29.26% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 286 | 95 | 33.22% |
| Hispanic | 301 | 88 | 29.24% |
| Black | 307 | 71 | 23.13% |
| White | 331 | 56 | 16.92% |
| Multiple | 41 | 12 | 29.27% |
24.07%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.09%
Male Poverty Rate
24.06%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Vardaman is Other, with 33.22% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Vardaman is White, with 16.92% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 14.79%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.88%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.92%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26.88% |
| High School | 14.92% |
| Some College | 7.63% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 17.02% |
| Male Employed | 13.25% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $44,643 | $51,721 |
| Households | $38,594 | $46,338 |
| Married Families | $51,184 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,619 | $33,916 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.7%
Male Marriage Rate
35.9%
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
21
Number of Veterans
21
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 8 |
| Korea | 7 |
| World War II | 6 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 16 |
| 65 to 74 | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21 | 8.61% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
76.19%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.4%
Labor Force Participation
54.8%
Employment Rate
2.9%
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
77.78%
Born in Vardaman
83.54%
Native Born
16.46%
Foreign Born
14.51%
Non Citizen
1.95%
Naturalized
83.54% of Vardaman residents were born in the United States, with 77.78% having been born in Mississippi. 14.51% 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% |