State
County
Land Area (mi²)
0.7 sq mi
Density (mi²)
376.20/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-1.12%
Growth Since 2010
-15.02%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Cary, Mississippi Population 2021
266
Cary is a city located in Sharkey County Mississippi. With a 2020 population of 266, it is the 255th largest city in Mississippi and the 15740th largest city in the United States . Cary is currently declining at a rate of -1.12% annually and its population has decreased by -15.02% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 313 in 2010. Cary reached it's highest population of 311 in 2010. Spanning over 1 miles, Cary has a population density of 376 people per square mile.
The average household income in Cary is $43,614 with a poverty rate of 40.15%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $867 per month, and the median house value is -. The median age in Cary is 38.5 years, 49.2 years for males, and 34.2 years for females.
Cary Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cary was:
- Black or African American: 77.53%
- White: 21.21%
- Other race: 1.26%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Two or more races: 0.00%
The current population of Cary, Mississippi is 266 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 275.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 313.
Cary, Mississippi Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 307 | 77.53% |
| White | 84 | 21.21% |
| Some Other Race | 5 | 1.26% |
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Cary Population by Race
Cary Population Pyramid $2021
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Cary Population by Age
Cary Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 135 | 2.93 | 74.1 |
| Non Family | 69 | 1.09 | 73.9 |
| Married | 40 | 2.85 | 82.5 |
| Female | 24 | 8.33 | 66.7 |
| Male | 2 | 3.5 | 0 |
4.83
Average Family Size
2.93
Average Household Size
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Cary Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12 | 4.76% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 52 | 20.63% |
| High School Graduate | 74 | 29.37% |
| Some College | 61 | 24.21% |
| Associates Degree | 7 | 2.78% |
| Bachelors Degree | 23 | 9.13% |
| Graduate Degree | 23 | 9.13% |
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Cary Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Cary Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 172 | 126 | 23 |
| White | 75 | 62 | 23 |
| Hispanic | 5 | ||
| Other Race | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 82.67%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 30.67%.
Cary Educational Attainment by Race
Cary Earnings by Educational Attainment
Cary Language by Age
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Cary Language
98.65% of Cary residents speak only English, while 1.35% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.35% of the population.
Cary Language
40.15%
Overall Poverty Rate
34.78%
Male Poverty Rate
44.81%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Cary
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cary is Black, with 51.14% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cary is White, with 2.38% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.20%. Among those working part-time, it was 46.55%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 50.77%.
Cary Poverty
Cary Poverty Rate by Education
Cary Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
31.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
28.1%
Male Marriage Rate
36.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Cary Married by Age and Sex
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Cary Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Cary Marital Status by Race
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Cary Marital Status
Cary Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5 | 6.25% |
| Black | 3 | 1.32% |
Cary Veterans by Race
Cary Veterans by Education
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12.50%
Veteran Poverty Rate
50.00%
Veteran Disability Rate
Cary Veterans by Education
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61.7%
Labor Force Participation
55.9%
Employment Rate
9.3%
Unemployment Rate
Cary Employment by Age
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Cary Employment by Race
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Cary Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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100.00%
Native Born
0.00%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
100.00% of Cary residents were born in the United States, with 87.63% having been born in Mississippi. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Cary Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 266 | -3 | -1.12% |
| 2020 | 269 | -3 | -1.10% |
| 2019 | 272 | -3 | -1.09% |
| 2018 | 275 | -3 | -1.08% |
| 2017 | 278 | -7 | -2.46% |
| 2016 | 285 | -2 | -0.70% |
| 2015 | 287 | -3 | -1.03% |
| 2014 | 290 | -5 | -1.69% |
| 2013 | 295 | -10 | -3.28% |
| 2012 | 305 | -5 | -1.61% |
| 2011 | 310 | -1 | -0.32% |
| 2010 | 311 | 0.00% |