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Ecru

Mississippi · 901 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 $45,145. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $106,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
901
−5%since 2000
from 947 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
137 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 144 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.3
−1%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6008641K1K2K1990201020202024Ecru
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,145
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,815 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,049
+88%since 2000
from $15,447 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade51.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance10.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.7%
Information4.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,500
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$522
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $365 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
36.0% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+28%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.1%(686)
Black12.9%(116)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(73)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other3.1%(28)
Diversity Score50.2%(452)
Diversity Score
50
+37%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.4%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.6%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 64.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+78%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
95.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 91.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2011
from 3.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.2%
+13.4 ptssince 2011
from 58.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.0%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.4%
−75.2 ptssince 2013
from 91.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ecru, Mississippi?

Ecru, Mississippi has about 901 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ecru, Mississippi?

The typical household in Ecru, Mississippi earns about $45,145 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 $106,500, and the typical rent is about $522 a month.

How educated are people in Ecru, Mississippi?

About 20.4% 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 14.2% 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 213 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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

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