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Terry

Mississippi · 1,304 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 $43,269. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 96% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $138,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

1,304
+96%since 2000
from 664 in 2000
1990 – 2025
342 / sq mi
+96%since 2000
from 174 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
35.9
−2%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
4338081K2K2K1990201020202024Terry
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$43,269
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,192 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$22,051
+16%since 2000
from $19,011 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.1%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
16.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services9.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance9.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information5.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade3.1%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$138,200
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
$750
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $394 in 2000
US average: $1,124
79.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
21.0% rent
3.2
+60%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic24.3%(317)
Black72.9%(951)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(16)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score49.3%(642)
49
−22%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

42.4%
+26.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.2%
+20.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
25.2%
+22.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.6 min
+48%since 2000
from 20.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
86.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
0.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.6%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
60.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 64.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
31.0%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

47.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
52.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
6.4%
−77.3 ptssince 2013
from 83.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Terry, Mississippi?

Terry, Mississippi has about 1,304 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Terry, Mississippi?

The typical household in Terry, Mississippi earns about $43,269 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 $138,200, and the typical rent is about $750 a month.

How educated are people in Terry, Mississippi?

About 42.4% 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 16.3% 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 746 residents, a change of about 134 percent over that period.

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

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