State
Land Area
2.0 sq mi
Density
192.9/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.25%
Growth Since 2010
-3.92%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Soso is a city located in Mississippi. With a 2020 population of 392, it is the 233rd largest city in Mississippi and the 14345th largest city in the United States. Soso is currently declining at a rate of -0.25% annually and its population has decreased by -3.92% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 408 in 2010. Soso reached it's highest population of 403 in 2013. Spanning over 2 miles, Soso has a population density of 193 people per square mile.
The average household income in Soso is $64,762 with a poverty rate of 11.64%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $925 per month, and the median house value is $98,000. The median age in Soso is 39.7 years, 40.6 years for males, and 38.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 100.9 males.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Soso was:
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 328 | 70.69% |
| Black or African American | 125 | 26.94% |
| Two or More Races | 9 | 1.94% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.43% |
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 169 | 2.75 | 87.6 |
| Married | 77 | 3.05 | 90.9 |
| Non Family | 45 | 1.33 | 77.8 |
| Female | 26 | 3.5 | 92.3 |
| Male | 21 | 3.71 | 90.5 |
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19 | 5.86% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 58 | 17.90% |
| High School Graduate | 99 | 30.56% |
| Some College | 84 | 25.93% |
| Associates Degree | 22 | 6.79% |
| Bachelors Degree | 36 | 11.11% |
| Graduate Degree | 6 | 1.85% |
| Name | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 221 | 195 | 42 |
| Black | 98 | 50 | |
| Hispanic | 3 | ||
| Multiple Races | 3 | ||
| Asian | 2 | 2 |
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 19.00%.
97.88% of Soso residents speak only English, while 2.12% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.18% of the population.
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 125 | 25 | 20.00% |
| White | 324 | 23 | 7.10% |
| Multiple | 9 | 4 | 44.44% |
| Asian | 2 | 2 | 100.00% |
11.64%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.30%
Male Poverty Rate
12.99%
Female Poverty Rate
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 White, with 7.10% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.74%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.09%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.48%.
41.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.1%
Male Marriage Rate
39.4%
Female Marriage Rate
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 35-44.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20 | 8.10% |
| Black | 8 | 7.92% |
21.43%
Veteran Poverty Rate
53.57%
Veteran Disability Rate
55.1%
Labor Force Participation
48.2%
Employment Rate
11.6%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
98.49%
Native Born
1.51%
Foreign Born
1.51%
Non Citizen
98.49% of Soso residents were born in the United States, with 85.56% having been born in Mississippi. 1.51% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 392 | -1 | -0.25% |
| 2019 | 393 | -1 | -0.25% |
| 2018 | 394 | -1 | -0.25% |
| 2017 | 395 | -1 | -0.25% |
| 2016 | 396 | -1 | -0.25% |
| 2015 | 397 | -1 | -0.25% |
| 2014 | 398 | -5 | -1.24% |
| 2013 | 403 | 4 | 1.00% |
| 2012 | 399 | 2 | 0.50% |
| 2011 | 397 | -1 | -0.25% |
| 2010 | 398 | 0.00% |