State
County
Land Area (mi²)
2.0 sq mi
Density (mi²)
781.80/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.57%
Growth Since 2010
-8.22%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Sardis, Mississippi Population 2021
1,563
Sardis is a city located in Panola County Mississippi. With a 2020 population of 1,563, it is the 120th largest city in Mississippi and the 8559th largest city in the United States . Sardis is currently declining at a rate of -0.57% annually and its population has decreased by -8.22% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,703 in 2010. Sardis reached it's highest population of 1,695 in 2010. Spanning over 2 miles, Sardis has a population density of 782 people per square mile.
The average household income in Sardis is $44,974 with a poverty rate of 14.44%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $628 per month, and the median house value is $71,900. The median age in Sardis is 40 years, 37.7 years for males, and 46.1 years for females.
Sardis Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sardis was:
- Black or African American: 66.74%
- White: 31.93%
- Two or more races: 0.91%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.43%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
The current population of Sardis, Mississippi is 1,563 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 1,590.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 1,703.
Sardis, Mississippi Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,248 | 66.74% |
| White | 597 | 31.93% |
| Two or More Races | 17 | 0.91% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.43% |
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Sardis Population by Race
Sardis Population Pyramid $2021
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Sardis Population by Age
Sardis Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 776 | 2.34 | 65.1 |
| Non Family | 283 | 1.14 | 51.2 |
| Married | 253 | 2.58 | 86.2 |
| Female | 184 | 3.52 | 62 |
| Male | 56 | 3.46 | 50 |
2.86
Average Family Size
2.34
Average Household Size
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Sardis Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 119 | 8.83% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 150 | 11.13% |
| High School Graduate | 434 | 32.20% |
| Some College | 321 | 23.81% |
| Associates Degree | 119 | 8.83% |
| Bachelors Degree | 144 | 10.68% |
| Graduate Degree | 61 | 4.53% |
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Sardis Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Sardis Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 813 | 631 | 112 |
| White | 487 | 420 | 88 |
| Hispanic | 23 | 5 | 5 |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 15 | |
| Islander | 8 | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 21.74%.
Sardis Educational Attainment by Race
Sardis Earnings by Educational Attainment
Sardis Language by Age
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Sardis Language
96.94% of Sardis residents speak only English, while 3.06% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.62% of the population.
Sardis Language
Sardis Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,205 | 229 | 19.00% |
| White | 510 | 19 | 3.73% |
| Multiple | 17 | 9 | 52.94% |
14.44%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.66%
Male Poverty Rate
19.21%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Sardis
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sardis is Multiple, with 52.94% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sardis is White, with 3.73% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.29%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.65%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.01%.
Sardis Poverty
Sardis Poverty Rate by Education
Sardis Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
34.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.8%
Male Marriage Rate
30.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Sardis Married by Age and Sex
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Sardis Marriage
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 35-44.
Sardis Marital Status by Race
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Sardis Marital Status
Sardis Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 65 | 11.73% |
| Black | 11 | 1.15% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 12.50% |
Sardis Veterans by Race
Sardis Veterans by Education
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0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
46.05%
Veteran Disability Rate
Sardis Veterans by Education
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51.1%
Labor Force Participation
49.5%
Employment Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
Sardis Employment by Age
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Sardis Employment by Race
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Sardis Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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98.13%
Native Born
1.87%
Foreign Born
0.96%
Non Citizen
0.91%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.13% of Sardis residents were born in the United States, with 80.43% having been born in Mississippi. 0.96% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Sardis Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,563 | -9 | -0.57% |
| 2020 | 1,572 | -9 | -0.57% |
| 2019 | 1,581 | -9 | -0.57% |
| 2018 | 1,590 | -12 | -0.75% |
| 2017 | 1,602 | -17 | -1.05% |
| 2016 | 1,619 | -9 | -0.55% |
| 2015 | 1,628 | -21 | -1.27% |
| 2014 | 1,649 | -8 | -0.48% |
| 2013 | 1,657 | -11 | -0.66% |
| 2012 | 1,668 | -10 | -0.60% |
| 2011 | 1,678 | -17 | -1.00% |
| 2010 | 1,695 | 0.00% |