Paden, Mississippi Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Paden, Mississippi had a total population of 131, the 382nd largest village in Mississippi, with a median household income of $51,042, which is 10% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 16.8%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.5x.
- Unemployment rate of 8.3% is notably above the national average.
Paden Quick Facts
How Paden Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 125 | 131 | +4.8% |
| Median household income | $49,375 | $51,042 | +3.4% |
| Median home value | $75,000 | $75,000 | +0.0% |
How Paden Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 56 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Paden Rankings in Mississippi
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Other Cities in Tishomingo County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iuka | 3,110 | $49,290 | 19.6% | $124,700 |
| Belmont | 2,028 | $46,512 | 16.6% | $163,200 |
| Burnsville | 861 | $29,063 | 32.2% | $80,000 |
| Tishomingo | 394 | $39,432 | 13.7% | $102,200 |
| Golden | 196 | $47,050 | 12.7% | $112,500 |
| Dennis | 85 | N/A | 11.8% | $112,000 |
Cities Similar to Paden
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winstonville | 132 | N/A | $162,500 | 37.1% | 33.3% |
| Woodland | 132 | N/A | N/A | 1.0% | 21.2% |
| Morgan City | 130 | N/A | $89,400 | 0.0% | 31.5% |
| Farrell | 133 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Independence | 133 | N/A | $115,100 | 12.1% | 48.1% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 131, Paden's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Paden is a small community located in Mississippi, within Tishomingo County. The total population is 131. It ranks as the 382nd most populous out of 420 Census-designated places in Mississippi.
Age Demographics
The median age in Paden is 35.4 years. This is 8% lower than the state median of 38.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Paden is $51,042. This is 10% lower than the state median of $56,447. It is also 37% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.8%. This is 11% lower than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. The unemployment rate is 8.3%. This is 45% higher than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $75,000. Housing costs are 56% lower than the state median of $169,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.5x, Paden is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 93.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 33% higher than the state average of 70.0%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Paden was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 99.2% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
18.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 25% lower than the state rate of 25.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.8%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Paden, Mississippi is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Mississippi state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 420 Census-designated places in Mississippi. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Paden, Mississippi?
Paden, Mississippi has a population of 131 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Paden, MS?
The median household income in Paden is $51,042, which is 37% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Paden, MS?
The poverty rate in Paden is 16.8%. This means approximately 22 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Paden, Mississippi?
Paden's population is 99.2% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Paden, MS?
The median home value in Paden is $75,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 1.5x.
How educated is Paden, Mississippi?
18.8% of adults (25+) in Paden hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.