State
County
Land Area (mi²)
2.2 sq mi
Density (mi²)
945.60/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-3.29%
Growth Since 2010
-20.76%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Durant, Mississippi Population 2021
2,118
Durant is a city located in Holmes County Mississippi. With a 2020 population of 2,118, it is the 96th largest city in Mississippi and the 7407th largest city in the United States . Durant is currently declining at a rate of -3.29% annually and its population has decreased by -20.76% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,673 in 2010. Durant reached it's highest population of 2,932 in 2000. Spanning over 2 miles, Durant has a population density of 946 people per square mile.
The average household income in Durant is $35,904 with a poverty rate of 48.18%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $564 per month, and the median house value is $54,600. The median age in Durant is 33.5 years, 28.8 years for males, and 38.8 years for females.
Durant Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Durant was:
- Black or African American: 86.83%
- White: 12.95%
- Two or more races: 0.22%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
The current population of Durant, Mississippi is 2,118 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 2,334.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 2,673.
Durant, Mississippi Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2,367 | 86.83% |
| White | 353 | 12.95% |
| Two or More Races | 6 | 0.22% |
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Durant Population by Race
Durant Population Pyramid $2021
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Durant Population by Age
Durant Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 886 | 3.01 | 52.9 |
| Female | 450 | 3.78 | 48.7 |
| Non Family | 242 | 1.19 | 54.1 |
| Married | 153 | 3.65 | 68 |
| Male | 41 | 2.88 | 36.6 |
3.64
Average Family Size
3.01
Average Household Size
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Durant Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 127 | 7.57% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 198 | 11.81% |
| High School Graduate | 736 | 43.89% |
| Some College | 447 | 26.65% |
| Associates Degree | 62 | 3.70% |
| Bachelors Degree | 74 | 4.41% |
| Graduate Degree | 33 | 1.97% |
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Durant Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Durant Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,336 | 1,046 | 76 |
| White | 336 | 301 | 31 |
| Hispanic | 11 | 9 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 89.58%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 9.23%.
Durant Educational Attainment by Race
Durant Earnings by Educational Attainment
Durant Language by Age
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Durant Language
99.34% of Durant residents speak only English, while 0.66% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.66% of the population.
Durant Language
Durant Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,342 | 1,191 | 50.85% |
| White | 308 | 85 | 27.60% |
| Hispanic | 17 | 6 | 35.29% |
| Multiple | 6 | 6 | 100.00% |
48.18%
Overall Poverty Rate
44.66%
Male Poverty Rate
51.64%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Durant
The race most likely to be in poverty in Durant is Multiple, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Durant is White, with 27.60% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 20.00%. Among those working part-time, it was 36.49%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 52.49%.
Durant Poverty
Durant Poverty Rate by Education
Durant Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
17.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
18.0%
Male Marriage Rate
16.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Durant Married by Age and Sex
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Durant Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Durant Marital Status by Race
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Durant Marital Status
Durant Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 46 | 3.06% |
| White | 36 | 10.56% |
| Hispanic | 2 | 18.18% |
Durant Veterans by Race
Durant Veterans by Education
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0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
Durant Veterans by Education
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49%
Labor Force Participation
38%
Employment Rate
22.4%
Unemployment Rate
Durant Employment by Age
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Durant Employment by Race
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Durant 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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99.41%
Native Born
0.59%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.59%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.41% of Durant residents were born in the United States, with 91.27% 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 Asia.
Durant Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,118 | -72 | -3.29% |
| 2020 | 2,190 | -72 | -3.18% |
| 2019 | 2,262 | -72 | -3.08% |
| 2018 | 2,334 | -37 | -1.56% |
| 2017 | 2,371 | -42 | -1.74% |
| 2016 | 2,413 | -60 | -2.43% |
| 2015 | 2,473 | -34 | -1.36% |
| 2014 | 2,507 | -52 | -2.03% |
| 2013 | 2,559 | -29 | -1.12% |
| 2012 | 2,588 | -31 | -1.18% |
| 2011 | 2,619 | -57 | -2.13% |
| 2010 | 2,676 | -256 | -0.91% |
| 2000 | 2,932 | 94 | 0.33% |
| 1990 | 2,838 | -51 | -0.18% |
| 1980 | 2,889 | 137 | 0.49% |
| 1970 | 2,752 | 135 | 0.50% |
| 1960 | 2,617 | 107 | 0.21% |
| 1940 | 2,510 | 0.00% |