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Vaiden, MS
Town in Carroll County, Mississippi.
Population
1,158
Land area
2.1sq mi
People per sq mi
540
ZIP codes
0
Vaiden and its ZIP codes
Vaiden at a glance
- Vaiden is about 8.6 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
Local data for Vaiden, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Vaiden, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Poverty rate
41.1%
Homeownership
52.0%
Bachelor's or higher
15.5%
Median age
40.4
Average commute
27.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (67), Scottish Americans (23), French Americans (7).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Carroll County. PPP loans are for Vaiden.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, -1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$40,925
1,025 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,341
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$89.59M
FY 2026, $8,961 per person
How people get to work
Vaiden, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone65.4%
- Carpooled13.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked12.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other9.2%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 27.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Vaiden, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
361
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
16
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 29°F
59.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Vaiden, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.9%
U.S. 33.3% +11.6 pts
Diabetes
19.5%
U.S. 12.1% +7.4 pts
Smoking
23.8%
U.S. 12.8% +11.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
18.2%
U.S. 11.1% +7.1 pts
Cities near Vaiden
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WestTown | 9.3 mi | 0.6 |
| WinonaCity | 12 mi | 13.5 |
| KilmichaelTown | 13 mi | 2.9 |
| CarrolltonTown | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| North CarrolltonTown | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| DurantCity | 18 mi | 2.2 |
| StewartCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.1 |
| French CampTown | 20 mi | 1 |
| KosciuskoCity | 21 mi | 7.5 |
| Duck HillTown | 21 mi | 1 |
| SallisTown | 21 mi | 0.4 |
| EthelTown | 22 mi | 0.6 |
| LexingtonCity | 23 mi | 2.4 |
| McCoolTown | 25 mi | 0.9 |
| ElliottCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 4.5 |
| WeirTown | 27 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Vaiden, MS in?
- Vaiden is in Carroll County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Vaiden, MS?
- About 1,158 people live in Vaiden, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Vaiden?
- Nearby places include West (9.3 mi), Winona (12 mi), Kilmichael (13 mi), Carrollton (16 mi), North Carrollton (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023