Cary, Mississippi

Coordinates: 32°48′26″N 90°55′32″W / 32.80722°N 90.92556°W / 32.80722; -90.92556
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Cary, Mississippi
Nickname: 
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Location of Cary, Mississippi
Location of Cary, Mississippi
Cary, Mississippi is located in the United States
Cary, Mississippi
Cary, Mississippi
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 32°48′26″N 90°55′32″W / 32.80722°N 90.92556°W / 32.80722; -90.92556
CountryUnited States
StateMississippi
CountySharkey
Area
 • Total0.71 sq mi (1.83 km2)
 • Land0.71 sq mi (1.83 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
102 ft (31 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total241
 • Density340.88/sq mi (131.60/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
39054
Area code662
FIPS code28-11820
GNIS feature ID0668131

Cary is a town in Sharkey County, Mississippi. The population was 241 at the 2020 United States census.

Geography[edit]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 5.7 square miles (15 km2), all land.

Demographics[edit]

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1930419
194049117.2%
1950390−20.6%
19604289.7%
197051720.8%
1980470−9.1%
1990392−16.6%
20004278.9%
2010313−26.7%
2020241−23.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[3]

2020 census[edit]

Cary Racial Composition[4]
Race Num. Perc.
White 80 33.2%
Black or African American 130 53.94%
Other/Mixed 26 10.79%
Hispanic or Latino 5 2.07%

As of the 2020 United States Census, there were 241 people, 135 households, and 66 families residing in the town.

2000 census[edit]

As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 427 people, 146 households, and 107 families residing in the town. The population density was 584.4 inhabitants per square mile (225.6/km2). There were 165 housing units at an average density of 225.8 per square mile (87.2/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 64.40% African American, 34.66% White, 0.70% Asian, and 0.23% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.64% of the population.

There were 146 households, out of which 32.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.8% were married couples living together, 25.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.7% were non-families. 24.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.92 and the average family size was 3.50.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 34.2% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 10.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.8 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $20,833, and the median income for a family was $23,750. Males had a median income of $21,375 versus $20,417 for females. The per capita income for the town was $11,372. About 31.0% of families and 36.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 56.3% of those under age 18 and 12.7% of those, age 65 or over.

Education[edit]

The town of Cary is served by the South Delta School District.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
  2. ^ "Cary, Mississippi". US Cities and Towns. Retrieved June 15, 2021.
  3. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  4. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 8, 2021.
  5. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.