Sandersville, MS

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Population
622
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
285 ft
Median Home Value
$95,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$718/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$52,667
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Sandersville

Sandersville is a quiet, small-town community of roughly 600 residents tucked into the pine country of Jones County, Mississippi. Located along Route 11 just off Interstate 59, it sits about ten minutes northeast of Laurel, making it a convenient spot if you want rural peace within easy reach of city conveniences. The surrounding landscape is a classic blend of open pastures, timberland, and working industrial sites tied to the area's oil and lumber heritage.

Settled in the early nineteenth century by Scottish families, the town still shows its history in historic church buildings and older Victorian-style homes. Daily life moves at an easy, neighborly pace centered around Front Street and community gatherings. Families are served by the Jones County school district, with higher education nearby at Jones College in Ellisville. Laurel is close enough for grocery runs, dining, and medical care, allowing Sandersville to remain a calm, down-to-earth place to put down roots.

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