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Durant

Mississippi · 2,231 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 $23,575. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 701 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $50,200. The poverty rate of 39.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 49% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

2,231
−24%since 2000
from 2,932 in 2000
1990 – 2025
996 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 1,309 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
36.6
+13%since 2000
from 32.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Durant
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,575
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,659 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$20,320
+66%since 2000
from $12,210 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
7.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
39.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 35.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information25.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade21.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$50,200
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
$600
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $326 in 2000
US average: $1,124
55.6%
−12.8 ptssince 2000
from 68.4% in 2000
44.4% rent
2.1
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic28.4%(833)
Black69.9%(2,049)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(23)
Asian0.3%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score53%(1,553)
2020
White, non-Hispanic9.3%(207)
Black88%(1,964)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score23.2%(517)
23
−56%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.8%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.9%
+22.3 ptssince 2000
from 57.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
0.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.5 min
+33%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
85.5%
+20.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
15.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

12.2%
−8.4 ptssince 2011
from 20.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
47.6%
−7.3 ptssince 2011
from 54.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
12.7%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

48.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
51.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
17.4%
−59.9 ptssince 2013
from 77.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Durant, Mississippi?

Durant, Mississippi has about 2,231 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Durant, Mississippi?

The typical household in Durant, Mississippi earns about $23,575 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 $50,200, and the typical rent is about $600 a month.

How educated are people in Durant, Mississippi?

About 4.8% 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 39.5% of people in Durant, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Durant, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Durant, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 610 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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

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