Sledge, Mississippi Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 270, Sledge'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

Sledge is a small community located in Mississippi, within Quitman County. The total population is 270. It ranks as the 328th most populous out of 420 Census-designated places in Mississippi.

Age Demographics

The median age in Sledge is 41.0 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 38.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Sledge is $43,750. This is 22% lower than the state median of $56,447. It is also 46% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 20.7%. This is 10% higher than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 11.4%. This is 98% higher than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $84,600. Housing costs are 50% lower than the state median of $169,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Sledge is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 70.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Sledge has a predominantly Black or African American population, comprising 93.7% of all residents. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 1.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 55.2%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (93.7% vs 36.3%). The Hispanic or Latino population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 3.7%.

Education

24.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 2% 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 87.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Sledge, 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.