Sallis, Mississippi Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 212, Sallis'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

Sallis is a small community located in Mississippi, within Attala County. The total population is 212. It ranks as the 345th most populous out of 420 Census-designated places in Mississippi.

Age Demographics

The median age in Sallis is 44.5 years. This is 15% higher than the state median of 38.6 years. Only 6.1% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Sallis is $52,991. This is 6% lower than the state median of $56,447. It is also 34% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 2.8%. This is 85% lower than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Sallis, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $94,300. Housing costs are 44% lower than the state median of $169,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x, Sallis is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 73.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% higher than the state average of 70.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Sallis is White (non-Hispanic), making up 60.4% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 38.2%.

Education

22.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 11% 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 93.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Sallis, 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.