Soso, Mississippi Population 2022
Soso is a city located in Jones County Mississippi. Soso has a 2020 population of 388. Soso is currently declining at a rate of -0.51% annually and its population has decreased by -2.51% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 398 in 2010.
The average household income in Soso is $63,989 with a poverty rate of 11.60%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,057 per month, and the median house value is $97,400. The median age in Soso is 37.6 years, 34.3 years for males, and 38.6 years for females.
Soso Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sosowas:
- White: 64.56%
- Black or African American: 31.65%
- Two or more races: 2.32%
- Asian: 1.48%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 306 | 64.56% |
| Black or African American | 150 | 31.65% |
| Asian | 7 | 1.48% |
| Two or More Races | 11 | 2.32% |
Soso Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 163 | 2.91 | 86.5 |
| Married | 91 | 3.13 | 93.4 |
| Male | 14 | 3.14 | 57.1 |
| Female | 25 | 3.92 | 100 |
| Non Family | 33 | 1.42 | 69.7 |
3.23
Average Family Size
2.91
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12 | 3.67% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 39 | 11.93% |
| High School Graduate | 94 | 28.75% |
| Some College | 108 | 33.03% |
| Associates Degree | 36 | 11.01% |
| Bachelors Degree | 30 | 9.17% |
| Graduate Degree | 8 | 2.45% |
Soso Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 205 | 181 | 36 |
| Black | 115 | 88 | 2 |
| Asian | 7 | 7 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 17.56%.
Soso Language by Age
Soso Language
97.49% of Soso residents speak only English, while 2.51% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 1.59% of the population.
Soso Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 7 | 7 | 100.00% |
| Multiple | 11 | 11 | 100.00% |
| Black | 150 | 26 | 17.33% |
| White | 303 | 11 | 3.63% |
| Other | NaN% |
11.60%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.89%
Male Poverty Rate
15.04%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Soso
The race most likely to be in poverty in Soso is Asian, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Soso is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.88%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.64%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.46%.
Soso Marital Status
Marriage Rates
54.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.4%
Male Marriage Rate
50.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Soso Married by Age and Sex
Soso Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 20-34, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Soso Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9 | 3.88% |
| Black | 6 | 5.22% |
Soso Veterans by Education
46.67%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
70.5%
Labor Force Participation
67.3%
Employment Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
90.30%
Born in Soso
98.10%
Native Born
1.90%
Foreign Born
1.90%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.10% of Soso residents were born in the United States, with 90.30% having been born in Mississippi. 1.90% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 398 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 397 | -1 | -0.25% |
| 2012 | 401 | 4 | 1.01% |
| 2013 | 403 | 2 | 0.50% |
| 2014 | 397 | -6 | -1.49% |
| 2015 | 397 | 0.00% | |
| 2016 | 397 | 0.00% | |
| 2017 | 394 | -3 | -0.76% |
| 2018 | 396 | 2 | 0.51% |
| 2019 | 394 | -2 | -0.51% |
| 2020 | 392 | -2 | -0.51% |
| 2021 | 390 | -2 | -0.51% |
| 2022 | 388 | -2 | -0.51% |