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Ecru

Mississippi · 895 residents · 6.597 sq mi
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Ecru has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,167. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $98,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 35.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
895
−5%since 2000
from 947 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
136 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 144 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.9
−2%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6008641K1K2K1990201020202024Ecru
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,167
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,815 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,016
+23%since 2000
from $15,447 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.452
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade33.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade12.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Information5.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,600
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$622
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $365 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.3%
−36.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
35.2% rent
Vacancy rate
19.7%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.9%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+37%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.7%(774)
Black14.4%(136)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(25)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score36.6%(347)
2010
White, non-Hispanic77.3%(692)
Black12.4%(111)
Hispanic / Latino8.3%(74)
Asian0.6%(5)
Other1.6%(14)
Diversity Score47.7%(427)
Diversity Score
48
+30%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.2%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 64.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.5 min
+27%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 91.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.3%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
24.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.8%
−25.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
52.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.1%
−29.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ecru, Mississippi?

Ecru, Mississippi has about 895 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ecru, Mississippi?

The typical household in Ecru, Mississippi earns about $39,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ecru, Mississippi expensive?

In Ecru, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $98,600, and the typical rent is about $622 a month.

How educated are people in Ecru, Mississippi?

About 12.0% of adults age 25 and over in Ecru, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ecru, Mississippi?

About 11.2% of people in Ecru, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ecru, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Ecru, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 207 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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

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