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Metcalfe

Mississippi · 1,109 residents · 1.003 sq mi
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Metcalfe has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $15,000. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $46,300. At a median age of 23.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 52% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 23.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,109
+2%since 1990
from 1,092 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,106 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 1,089 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
23.3
+4%since 1990
from 22.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7008329641K1K1990201020202024Metcalfe
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$15,000
+42%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $8,016 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2023
$8,050
+94%since 1990
from $4,140 in 1990
US average: $21,522
47.4%
−9.3 ptssince 1990
from 56.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$46,300
+41%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$329
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $250 in 1990
US average: $602
48.2%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 45.9% in 1990
51.8% rent
3.1
−1%since 1990
from 3.1 in 1990
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic0.6%(7)
Black99.2%(1,083)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.7%(30)
2000
White, non-Hispanic1.2%(13)
Black97.1%(1,077)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score4.5%(50)
4
+65%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.3%
+5.0 ptssince 1990
from 4.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
59.1%
+17.3 ptssince 1990
from 41.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.1%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 1.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.0 min
Unchangedsince 1990
from 12.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Metcalfe, Mississippi?

Metcalfe, Mississippi has about 1,109 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Metcalfe, Mississippi?

The typical household in Metcalfe, Mississippi earns about $15,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Metcalfe, Mississippi expensive?

In Metcalfe, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $46,300, and the typical rent is about $329 a month.

How educated are people in Metcalfe, Mississippi?

About 9.3% 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 47.4% of people in Metcalfe, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Metcalfe, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Metcalfe, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 17 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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