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Terry

Mississippi · 1,063 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 $35,625. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 60% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $103,500. The poverty rate of 22.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

1,063
+60%since 2000
from 664 in 2000
1990 – 2025
279 / sq mi
+60%since 2000
from 174 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
34.6
−6%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
4338081K2K2K1990201020202024Terry
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$35,625
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,192 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$19,793
+4%since 2000
from $19,011 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
22.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.433
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade11.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade9.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services9.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration9.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

$103,500
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$575
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $394 in 2000
US average: $853
57.5%
−16.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
17.7% rent
9.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
32.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
37.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 29.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
2.9
+45%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic38.8%(412)
Black59.1%(628)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(7)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other2.9%(31)
Diversity Score64.5%(686)
65
+3%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

20.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.1%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
11.2%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.4 min
+42%since 2000
from 20.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
91.7%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
6.6%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
1.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
5.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

13.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
23.6%
−38.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

46.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
53.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
14.6%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Terry, Mississippi?

Terry, Mississippi has about 1,063 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Terry, Mississippi?

The typical household in Terry, Mississippi earns about $35,625 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 $103,500, and the typical rent is about $575 a month.

How educated are people in Terry, Mississippi?

About 20.1% 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 22.8% of people in Terry, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Terry, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Terry, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 505 residents, a change of about 91 percent over that period.

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

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