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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Cary

Mississippi · 427 residents · 0.707 sq mi
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Cary has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,833. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $38,300. The poverty rate of 36.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

427
+6%since 1990
from 403 in 1990
1990 – 2025
604 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 570 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.5
+22%since 1990
from 26.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2182873554234921990201020202024Cary
2024330
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,833
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,500 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2023
$11,372
+62%since 1990
from $7,025 in 1990
US average: $21,522
36.7%
+5.9 ptssince 1990
from 30.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$38,300
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2017
$272
−25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $275 in 1990
US average: $602
74.7%
+6.0 ptssince 1990
from 68.7% in 1990
25.3% rent
1.8
Unchangedsince 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2017
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic46.4%(187)
Black51.6%(208)
Hispanic / Latino2%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score67%(270)
2000
White, non-Hispanic34.7%(148)
Black63%(269)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(7)
Asian0.7%(3)
Diversity Score60.3%(258)
60
−10%since 1990
from 67 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.6%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 5.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
65.8%
+27.6 ptssince 1990
from 38.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 1990
from 2.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.4 min
−10%since 1990
from 18.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cary, Mississippi?

Cary, Mississippi has about 427 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Cary, Mississippi?

The typical household in Cary, Mississippi earns about $20,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cary, Mississippi expensive?

In Cary, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $38,300, and the typical rent is about $272 a month.

How educated are people in Cary, Mississippi?

About 5.6% 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 36.7% of people in Cary, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cary, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Cary, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 24 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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