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Metcalfe

Mississippi · 735 residents (2025 est.) · 1.00 sq mi
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With 1,068 people, Metcalfe is a city in Mississippi. The median age is 20.6, younger than the US median of 38.9. 29.3% of people here live below the federal poverty line. Home values have risen by half since 2000, reaching $71,800. Median rent is $396 a month. 0% of people here were born outside the United States.

At a glance
Younger
median age 20.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

1,068
−4%since 2000
from 1,109 in 2000
735 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
1,065 / sq mi
+25%since 2009
from 853 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
20.6
−12%since 2000
from 23.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.00 sq mi
Population, 19902024
7008329641K1K19902000201020202024Metcalfe
20241K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53.8%(41)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96%(64)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1411%(118)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1923.7%(253)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2414.5%(155)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 345.3%(57)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 446%(64)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 545%(53)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6411%(117)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 749.8%(105)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 843.1%(33)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.7%(8)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$17,921
+123%since 2000
from $8,050 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.8%
+22.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
29.3%
−18.1 ptssince 2000
from 47.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.571
+9%since 2010
from 0.525 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade13.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$71,800
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$396
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $329 in 2000
US average: $1,442
65.4%
+17.2 ptssince 2000
from 48.2% in 2000
34.6% rent
22.3%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
3.10 people
+14%since 2009
from 2.73 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
24.9%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
58.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic1.2%(13)
Black97.1%(1,077)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black97.4%(1,040)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.6%(28)
6
from 0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
American35.2%(376)
Section 05

Education

24.5%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.0%
+16.9 ptssince 2000
from 59.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
1.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.3 min
+86%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
97.6%
+25.9 ptssince 2009
from 71.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
1.7%
−16.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
16.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

6.0%
−29.0 ptssince 2011
from 35.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
38.5%
−20.5 ptssince 2011
from 59.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
72.7%
+8.8 ptssince 2020
from 63.9% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
23.6%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
17.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

37.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
63.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
4.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
19.2%
−9.6 ptssince 2012
from 28.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
5.4%
−18.3 ptssince 2013
from 23.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
24.7%
−25.2 ptssince 2017
from 49.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
78.5%
+18.1 ptssince 2020
from 60.4% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
93.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 91.3% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
100.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2016
from 98.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2016
from 1.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married53.2%(167)
Married39.5%(124)
Widowed1%(3)
Divorced6.4%(20)
Women 15+
Never married67.8%(360)
Married11.3%(60)
Widowed4.5%(24)
Divorced16.4%(87)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

5.4%
−18.3 ptssince 2013
from 23.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
43.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 44.4% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
9.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
16.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 13.3% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
39.9%
+9.2 ptssince 2020
from 30.7% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
1.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.2% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
52.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 52.6% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
47.2%
+8.8 ptssince 2020
from 38.4% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)50%(15)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)10%(3)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era40%(12)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 30 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Metcalfe, Mississippi?

Metcalfe, Mississippi has about 1,068 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Metcalfe, Mississippi expensive?

In Metcalfe, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $71,800, and the typical rent is about $396 a month.

How educated are people in Metcalfe, Mississippi?

About 24.5% of adults age 25 and over in Metcalfe, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Metcalfe, Mississippi?

About 29.3% of people in Metcalfe, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Metcalfe, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Metcalfe, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 24 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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