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Duncan

Mississippi · 271 residents (2025 est.) · 0.916 sq mi
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Duncan has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,041. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 101 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 20.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
89% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
477
−17%since 2000
from 578 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
521 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 631 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.2
+25%since 2000
from 33.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:271 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2463364275186081990201020202024Duncan
2024477
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,041
+88%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $14,286 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,452
+194%since 2000
from $8,329 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
15.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.3%
−38.3 ptssince 2000
from 58.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.339
−35%since 2010
from 0.522 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance40%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical38.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade12%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing6%
US avg: 2.2%
Information5.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
89.5%
+20.5 ptssince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
10.5% rent
Vacancy rate
11.6%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.7%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 34.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 31.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic19.4%(112)
Black77%(445)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score45.3%(262)
2024
White, non-Hispanic33.5%(160)
Black64.6%(308)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.9%(9)
Diversity Score58.8%(280)
Diversity Score
59
+30%since 2000
from 45 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.0%
+37.7 ptssince 2000
from 40.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.4 min
+1%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.3%
+17.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.3%
−14.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.3%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
11.2%
−24.4 ptssince 2009
from 35.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.7%
−9.0 ptssince 2011
from 24.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2011
from 38.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.7%
−50.9 ptssince 2009
from 71.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
49.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−54.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2012
from 14.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
25.7%
−48.3 ptssince 2013
from 74.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.1%
+54.9 ptssince 2017
from 41.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.1%
+10.4 ptssince 2016
from 88.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−11.2 ptssince 2016
from 11.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Duncan, Mississippi?

Duncan, Mississippi has about 477 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Duncan, Mississippi?

The typical household in Duncan, Mississippi earns about $49,041 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Duncan, Mississippi?

About 7.4% of adults age 25 and over in Duncan, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Duncan, Mississippi?

About 20.3% of people in Duncan, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Duncan, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Duncan, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 62 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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

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