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Wade, MS
Census-designated place in Jackson County, Mississippi.
Population
1,183
Land area
6.2sq mi
People per sq mi
192
ZIP codes
0
Wade and its ZIP codes
Wade at a glance
- Wade is about 3.1 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $218,300 (29% above Mississippi).
Local data for Wade, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wade, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Poverty rate
56.1%
Median home value
$218,300
Homeownership
68.8%
Bachelor's or higher
14.5%
Median age
42.3
Average commute
55.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (98), French Americans (59), Polish Americans (49).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jackson County. PPP loans are for Wade.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,859
50,095 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,536
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$4.8B
FY 2026, $33,404 per person
How people get to work
Wade, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone100.0%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 55.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wade, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
349
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
10,397
18.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 41°F
61.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wade, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.1%
U.S. 33.3% +6.8 pts
Diabetes
14.0%
U.S. 12.1% +1.9 pts
Smoking
19.8%
U.S. 12.8% +7.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.6%
U.S. 11.1% +0.5 pts
Cities near Wade
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HurleyCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 5.1 |
| Big PointCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 2.9 |
| VancleaveCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 43.1 |
| EscatawpaCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 6.7 |
| HelenaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4.2 |
| AgricolaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| Moss PointCity | 15 mi | 24.1 |
| GautierCity | 16 mi | 30.3 |
| Grand Bay, ALCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 8.7 |
| PascagoulaCity | 19 mi | 15.4 |
| LucedaleCity | 20 mi | 6.4 |
| LatimerCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 16.3 |
| Gulf HillsCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 7.7 |
| Ocean SpringsCity | 21 mi | 11.6 |
| Tillmans Corner, ALCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 13 |
| Gulf Park EstatesCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 2.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wade, MS in?
- Wade is in Jackson County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Wade, MS?
- About 1,183 people live in Wade, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wade?
- Nearby places include Hurley (4.1 mi), Big Point (5.5 mi), Vancleave (9.5 mi), Escatawpa (10 mi), Helena (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023