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Cary

Mississippi · 241 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 $45,221. Population has fallen 44% since 2000, a loss of 186 residents. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. The poverty rate of 38.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
75% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

241
−44%since 2000
from 427 in 2000
1990 – 2025
341 / sq mi
−44%since 2000
from 604 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
42.5
+31%since 2000
from 32.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
2182873554234921990201020202024Cary
2024330
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$45,221
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,833 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
$18,207
+60%since 2000
from $11,372 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.7%
+16.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
38.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 36.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction16.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade1.3%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$1,075
+163%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $272 in 2000
US average: $1,124
74.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
25.2% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic33.2%(80)
Black53.9%(130)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score61.9%(149)
62
+3%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

20.3%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.4%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 65.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
7.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

32.3 min
+97%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
97.8%
+19.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
1.3%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

10.8%
−17.8 ptssince 2011
from 28.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
65.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 69.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
30.0%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

46.1%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
53.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
18.8%
−52.4 ptssince 2013
from 71.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cary, Mississippi?

Cary, Mississippi has about 241 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cary, Mississippi?

The typical household in Cary, Mississippi earns about $45,221 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cary, Mississippi expensive?

In Cary, Mississippi, the typical rent is about $1,075 a month.

How educated are people in Cary, Mississippi?

About 20.3% 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 38.9% 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 162 residents, a change of about -40 percent over that period.

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