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Sardis, MS


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Sardis, Mississippi

Sardis, Mississippi, in Panola county, is 49 miles S of Memphis, Tennessee. The town has a population of 2,038.

The People and Families of Sardis

In Sardis, about 38% of adults are married. Sardis offers a lot of one-person housing. Looking at the town, you'll find a large share of the people are not married.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in Sardis, in comparison to similar towns. You'll feel comfortable in the town if you're 65 since the town is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sardis had a median family income of $32,933.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Sardis gave more campaign money ($250) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Sardis Housing

Owners occupy 70% of the housing units in Sardis.

Commuting

In Sardis, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Sardis strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Mississippi):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Sardis Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Sardis Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Sardis Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Sardis, MS

Comparing Sardis to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Mississippi (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity98
Senior Citizens910
Children Under 5 Years Old85
Age of the Population710
Well-Paid Single Women46
Well-Paid Single Men25
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size64
Portion of People Married13

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults33
Median Family Income37
People Above Poverty27
People in Middle Class or Better25

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work78
Public Transportation Use76
Short Commute Times32
Working at Home36

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes97
Affordability of Rents97
People Living Alone99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing810
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals76
Housing Recently Built62
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