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Metcalfe

Mississippi · 816 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 $25,972. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 293 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $74,200. The poverty rate of 25.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
816
−26%since 2000
from 1,109 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
814 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 1,106 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.6
+66%since 2000
from 23.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7008329641K1K1990201020202024Metcalfe
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,972
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $15,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$18,984
+136%since 2000
from $8,050 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.9%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.5%
−21.9 ptssince 2000
from 47.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information4.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,200
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$418
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $329 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
42.5%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 48.2% in 2000
57.5% rent
Afford Score
2.9
−7%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic1.8%(15)
Black94.7%(773)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.1%(1)
Diversity Score6.7%(55)
Diversity Score
7
+50%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.4%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.3%
+17.3 ptssince 2000
from 59.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
+65%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.4%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 71.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.5%
−22.6 ptssince 2011
from 35.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.6%
−12.4 ptssince 2011
from 59.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
10.7%
−57.1 ptssince 2009
from 67.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
Female
59.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.8%
−64.5 ptssince 2013
from 76.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Metcalfe, Mississippi?

Metcalfe, Mississippi has about 816 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Metcalfe, Mississippi?

The typical household in Metcalfe, Mississippi earns about $25,972 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 $74,200, and the typical rent is about $418 a month.

How educated are people in Metcalfe, Mississippi?

About 16.4% 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 25.5% 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 276 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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

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