What percentage of people rent in Vardaman, MS?
26.4% (±11.5 points) of the occupied homes in Vardaman, MS are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 103 renting households against 287 that own their home.
In Vardaman, the share of households that rent went from 37.5% in 2015–2019 to 26.4% in 2020–2024 (−11.1 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 26.4% (±11.5 points)
- Renting households
- 103 (±51)
- Median renter income
- $24,583 (±$21,744)
Who rents and who owns in Vardaman
| Vardaman | Calhoun County | Mississippi | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 26.4% (±11.5 points) | 28.0% (±3.4 points) | 30.0% (±0.4 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 103 (±51) | 1,572 (±206) | 343,643 (±4,301) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 287 (±73) | 4,039 (±248) | 801,788 (±5,929) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 2.0 (±1.0) | 2.2 (±0.2) | 2.4 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 3.1 (±0.5) | 2.3 (±0.1) | 2.6 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $24,583 (±$21,744) | $28,704 (±$10,337) | $34,642 (±$649) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $39,943 (±$19,888) | $55,953 (±$7,552) | $69,744 (±$684) | $100,009 |
In Vardaman, the renter share is not measurably different from Calhoun County (28.0%).
It is not measurably different from Mississippi (30.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (34.8%).
In Calhoun County, Vardaman ranks 5 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 232 of 335.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Vardaman has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 37.5% (±8.5 points) | 26.4% (±11.5 points) | −11.1 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $651 (±$62) | $465 (±$300) | −28.6% | Down after inflation |
| Median household income | $32,667 (±$6,571) | $38,456 (±$8,977) | +17.7% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near Vardaman
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vardaman | — | 26.4% (±11.5 points) | — |
| Derma | 6.5 mi | 56.8% (±12.7 points) | Higher |
| Calhoun City | 8.0 mi | 32.6% (±8.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pittsboro | 10.0 mi | 52.7% (±36.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Houston | 10 mi | 45.2% (±9.5 points) | Higher |
| Woodland | 10 mi | 55.7% (±42.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bruce | 12 mi | 58.6% (±9.0 points) | Higher |
| Mantee | 13 mi | 27.3% (±11.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Big Creek | 14 mi | 7.7% (±11.2 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Big Creek, MS (7.7%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Derma, MS (56.8%), Houston, MS (45.2%), Bruce, MS (58.6%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Calhoun County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bruce | 58.6% (±9.0 points) |
| 2 | Derma | 56.8% (±12.7 points) |
| 3 | Pittsboro | 52.7% (±36.5 points) |
| 4 | Calhoun City | 32.6% (±8.8 points) |
| 5 | Vardaman | 26.4% (±11.5 points) |
| 6 | Slate Springs | 19.2% (±24.7 points) |
| 7 | Big Creek | 7.7% (±11.2 points) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Vardaman
How many renters are there in Vardaman?
Vardaman has an estimated 103 (±51) renting households, 26.4% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Vardaman?
In Vardaman, the share of households that rent went from 37.5% in 2015–2019 to 26.4% in 2020–2024 (−11.1 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How big are renting households in Vardaman?
A renting household in Vardaman has 2.0 people on average, against 3.1 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Vardaman?
The median renting household in Vardaman, MS has an income of $24,583 (±$21,744) a year, against $39,943 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Vardaman town, Mississippi
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Vardaman town, Mississippi
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Vardaman town, Mississippi
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Vardaman town, Mississippi
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Vardaman town, Mississippi
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Vardaman town, Mississippi (place:76320, in state:28).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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Figures last updated on .
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