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Metcalfe

Mississippi · 1,067 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 $14,050. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $51,700. At a median age of 28.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 63% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 28.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

1,067
−4%since 2000
from 1,109 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,064 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 1,106 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
28.8
+24%since 2000
from 23.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
7008329641K1K1990201020202024Metcalfe
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$14,050
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $15,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2023
$7,397
−8%since 2000
from $8,050 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
3.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
55.2%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 47.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.525
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade10.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade9.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information6%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$51,700
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$394
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $329 in 2000
US average: $853
24.5%
−23.7 ptssince 2000
from 48.2% in 2000
54.5% rent
24.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
31.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 32.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
50.6%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
3.7
+19%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic1.2%(13)
Black97.1%(1,077)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.5%(50)
2010
White, non-Hispanic3.4%(36)
Black94.9%(1,013)
Hispanic / Latino1%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score10.7%(114)
11
+138%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.5%
+18.4 ptssince 2000
from 59.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.2 min
+68%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
73.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 71.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
14.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
4.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
4.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
2.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
13.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

12.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
21.7%
−46.1 ptssince 2009
from 67.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

38.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
61.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
6.2%
−24.9 ptssince 2009
from 31.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Metcalfe, Mississippi?

Metcalfe, Mississippi has about 1,067 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Metcalfe, Mississippi?

The typical household in Metcalfe, Mississippi earns about $14,050 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 $51,700, and the typical rent is about $394 a month.

How educated are people in Metcalfe, Mississippi?

About 7.9% 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 55.2% 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 25 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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