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Cary

Mississippi · 220 residents (2025 est.) · 0.707 sq mi
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Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 97 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 39.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
70% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
330
−23%since 2000
from 427 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
467 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 604 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.3
+42%since 2000
from 32.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:220 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2182873554234921990201020202024Cary
2024330
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$19,277
+70%since 2000
from $11,372 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.6%
+16.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
39.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 36.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.459
+29%since 2010
from 0.357 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction7.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Information5.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade3.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
69.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
30.4% rent
Vacancy rate
1.9%
−17.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.4%
+23.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−46.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic34.7%(148)
Black63%(269)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(7)
Asian0.7%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.3%(258)
2024
White, non-Hispanic26.7%(88)
Black68.8%(227)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score56.7%(187)
Diversity Score
57
−6%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.7%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.6%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 65.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
+21%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
99.1%
+20.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.9%
−16.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.9%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.9%
−27.7 ptssince 2011
from 28.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
40.3%
−29.3 ptssince 2011
from 69.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
38.5%
+25.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.9%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.4%
−47.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.5%
+8.9 ptssince 2012
from 15.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.4%
−64.8 ptssince 2013
from 71.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
46.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2017
from 49.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2016
from 99.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2016
from 0.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cary, Mississippi?

Cary, Mississippi has about 330 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Cary, Mississippi?

About 14.7% of adults age 25 and over in Cary, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cary, Mississippi?

About 39.7% of people in Cary, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cary, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Cary, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 73 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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

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