Cary is a town located in Sharkey County, Mississippi. Cary has a 2025 population of 236. Cary is currently declining at a rate of -0.42% annually and its population has decreased by -1.67% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 240 in 2020.
The average household income in Cary is $56,117 with a poverty rate of 40.81%.The median age in Cary is 26.3 years: 25.8 years for males, and 49.9 years for females.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Cary includes 78.38% Black or African American, 16.22% White, 3.51% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and smaller percentages for other race and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
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Black or African American | 290 | 78.38% |
White | 60 | 16.22% |
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 13 | 3.51% |
Other race | 7 | 1.89% |
Married
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Separated
Never Married
Cary's average per capita income is $54,188. Household income levels show a median of $46,250. The poverty rate stands at 40.81%.
Name | Median | Mean |
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Married Families | $51,250 | - |
Families | $48,750 | $53,297 |
Households | $46,250 | $56,117 |
Non Families | - | $57,493 |
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