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Cruger

Mississippi · 268 residents · 0.964 sq mi
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Cruger has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,000. Population has fallen 40% since 2000, a loss of 181 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $58,500. With a median age of 45.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 30.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 76%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
268
−40%since 2000
from 449 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
278 / sq mi
−40%since 2000
from 466 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.7
+41%since 2000
from 32.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2373274165055951990201020202024Cruger
2024368
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,000
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $15,417 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,243
+57%since 2000
from $14,125 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.8%
+27.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
30.9%
−13.8 ptssince 2000
from 44.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade43.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance9.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Information1.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,500
+76%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
78.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
21.4% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+41%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic24.5%(110)
Black73.3%(329)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score50.3%(226)
2020
White, non-Hispanic19.8%(53)
Black76.5%(205)
Hispanic / Latino3%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score45.7%(122)
Diversity Score
46
−9%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.5%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.1%
+26.8 ptssince 2000
from 55.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.3%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
−10%since 2000
from 25.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.8%
+25.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.6%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
20.6%
−9.0 ptssince 2011
from 29.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 50.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.7%
−40.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
48.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
24.9%
−42.8 ptssince 2013
from 67.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cruger, Mississippi?

Cruger, Mississippi has about 268 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cruger, Mississippi?

The typical household in Cruger, Mississippi earns about $29,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cruger, Mississippi expensive?

In Cruger, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $58,500.

How educated are people in Cruger, Mississippi?

About 25.5% of adults age 25 and over in Cruger, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cruger, Mississippi?

About 30.9% of people in Cruger, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cruger, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Cruger, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 297 residents, a change of about -53 percent over that period.

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

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