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Duncan

Mississippi · 276 residents · 0.916 sq mi
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Duncan has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,826. Population has fallen 52% since 2000, a loss of 302 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 54.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 54.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
79% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

276
−52%since 2000
from 578 in 2000
1990 – 2025
301 / sq mi
−52%since 2000
from 631 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
54.7
+66%since 2000
from 33.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
2463364275186081990201020202024Duncan
2024477
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$40,826
+90%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $14,286 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$24,959
+200%since 2000
from $8,329 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.4%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
13.6%
−45.0 ptssince 2000
from 58.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance38.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical38.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services11.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

79.3%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
20.7% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic29%(80)
Black66.3%(183)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(7)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score57%(157)
57
+26%since 2000
from 45 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.5%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.8%
+35.5 ptssince 2000
from 40.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
6.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

39.1 min
+102%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
92.6%
+22.9 ptssince 2009
from 69.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
6.1%
−29.5 ptssince 2009
from 35.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

9.5%
−15.3 ptssince 2011
from 24.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
52.5%
+13.7 ptssince 2011
from 38.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
24.6%
−46.9 ptssince 2009
from 71.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

58.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
41.6%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
10.9%
−63.1 ptssince 2013
from 74.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Duncan, Mississippi?

Duncan, Mississippi has about 276 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Duncan, Mississippi?

The typical household in Duncan, Mississippi earns about $40,826 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Duncan, Mississippi?

About 15.5% 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 13.6% of people in Duncan, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Duncan, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Duncan, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 139 residents, a change of about -33 percent over that period.

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

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