City

Vaiden, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Carroll County  ·  Mississippi

👥2,638Population
💰$34,345Median HH Income▼ 55% below avg
🎂41.3Median Age
🏠$88,800Median Home Value▼ 68% below avg
🎓30.4%College Grads▼ 22% below avg
📊1.9%Unemployment▼ 61% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 61.0% Female 39.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 48.2%Hispanic: 0.9%Black: 49.9%Other: 1%Race
White48.2%
Hispanic0.9%
Black49.9%
Other1.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
6%
25–44
26%
45–64
28%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.38
Below Poverty30.9% ▲ 209% above avg
College Grads30.4% ▼ 22% below avg
Unemployment1.9% ▼ 61% below avg
No HS Diploma11 (0.7%)
HS Graduate499 (32.9%)
Some College336 (22.1%)
Associates212 (14%)
Bachelors127 (8.4%)
Graduate Degree334 (22%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 32.9%Some College: 22.1%Associates: 14%Bachelors: 8.4%Graduate: 22%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad32.9%
Some College22.1%
Associates14.0%
Bachelors8.4%
Graduate22.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.7%Renter: 21.3%Tenure
Owner78.7%
Renter21.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
37%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
30%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
6%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$34,345 ▼ 55% below avg
Median Home Value$88,800 ▼ 68% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$383/mo
Total Housing Units1,182
Vacant Units230

Income Distribution

Under $25k
38%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
56%
About Vaiden, MS

Vaiden is a city in Mississippi, located in Carroll County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,638 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.3 years.

Economically, Vaiden is a lower-income community. The median household income of $34,345 is well below the national average. Approximately 30.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Vaiden is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $88,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $383 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Vaiden is moderately educated. 30.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Black as the largest group at 49.9%.

Vaiden, MS offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Mississippi.

ZIP Codes in Vaiden
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
39176 2,638 $34,345 $88,800 $383 1.9% 30.4% 78.7%