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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Durant

Mississippi · 2,932 residents · 2.24 sq mi
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Durant has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,659. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $41,800. The poverty rate of 35.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% 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
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,932
+3%since 1990
from 2,841 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,309 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 1,268 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.5
+4%since 1990
from 31.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Durant
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,659
+31%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $11,355 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,210
+81%since 1990
from $6,751 in 1990
US average: $21,522
35.1%
−8.0 ptssince 1990
from 43.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$41,800
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $28,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$326
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $208 in 1990
US average: $602
68.4%
−3.7 ptssince 1990
from 72.1% in 1990
31.6% rent
2.1
−16%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic37.5%(1,066)
Black62.5%(1,775)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score58.8%(1,670)
2000
White, non-Hispanic28.4%(833)
Black69.9%(2,049)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(23)
Asian0.3%(9)
Diversity Score53%(1,553)
53
−10%since 1990
from 59 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.8%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 10.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
57.5%
+8.6 ptssince 1990
from 49.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.9%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 4.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.9 min
+33%since 1990
from 14.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Durant, Mississippi?

Durant, Mississippi has about 2,932 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Durant, Mississippi?

The typical household in Durant, Mississippi earns about $19,659 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Durant, Mississippi expensive?

In Durant, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $41,800, and the typical rent is about $326 a month.

How educated are people in Durant, Mississippi?

About 11.8% of adults age 25 and over in Durant, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Durant, Mississippi?

About 35.1% of people in Durant, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Durant, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Durant, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 91 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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