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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Terry

Mississippi · 558 residents · 3.813 sq mi
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Terry has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,125. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 106 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $45,700. The poverty rate of 26.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.5
US median: 33.0
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

558
−16%vs 2000
vs 664 in 2000
1990 – 2025
146 / sq mi
−16%vs 2000
vs 174 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.5
−9%vs 2000
vs 36.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4338081K2K2K1990201020202024Terry
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,125
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $30,192 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,313
−46%vs 2000
vs $19,011 in 2000
US average: $14,340
26.3%
+10.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$45,700
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $60,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$313
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $394 in 2000
US average: $450
66.8%
−7.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 73.8% in 2000
33.2% rent
2.1
+3%vs 2000
vs 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic48.5%(322)
Black50.5%(335)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.9%(417)
1990
White, non-Hispanic60.9%(340)
Black39.1%(218)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score60%(335)
60
−5%vs 2000
vs 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.0%
−7.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
74.0%
+1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 72.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.0%
+0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.3 min
+16%vs 2000
vs 20.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Terry, Mississippi?

Terry, Mississippi has about 558 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Terry, Mississippi?

The typical household in Terry, Mississippi earns about $22,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Terry, Mississippi expensive?

In Terry, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $45,700, and the typical rent is about $313 a month.

How educated are people in Terry, Mississippi?

About 8.0% of adults age 25 and over in Terry, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Terry, Mississippi?

About 26.3% of people in Terry, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

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

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