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Bruce

Mississippi · 2,097 residents · 2.436 sq mi
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Bruce has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,417. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $46,100. The poverty rate of 29.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,097
−1%since 1990
from 2,127 in 1990
1990 – 2025
861 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 873 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.5
+5%since 1990
from 33.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Bruce
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,417
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,792 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,233
+77%since 1990
from $8,052 in 1990
US average: $21,522
29.3%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 28.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$46,100
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$298
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $238 in 1990
US average: $602
61.8%
−10.0 ptssince 1990
from 71.8% in 1990
38.2% rent
2.3
+3%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic62.2%(1,322)
Black37.4%(796)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(9)
Asian0.2%(5)
Diversity Score59.8%(1,271)
2000
White, non-Hispanic53.2%(1,115)
Black44.2%(926)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(25)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score63.5%(1,331)
63
+6%since 1990
from 60 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.4%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 11.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
62.1%
+10.3 ptssince 1990
from 51.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.7%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.6 min
+3%since 1990
from 17.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Bruce, Mississippi?

Bruce, Mississippi has about 2,097 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Bruce, Mississippi?

The typical household in Bruce, Mississippi earns about $20,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bruce, Mississippi expensive?

In Bruce, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $46,100, and the typical rent is about $298 a month.

How educated are people in Bruce, Mississippi?

About 12.4% of adults age 25 and over in Bruce, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bruce, Mississippi?

About 29.3% of people in Bruce, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bruce, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Bruce, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 30 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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