Cary is a town located in Sharkey County, Mississippi. Cary has a 2026 population of 218. Cary is currently declining at a rate of -1.36% annually and its population has decreased by -8.79% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 239 in 2020.
The median age in Cary is 46.3 years: 26.5 years for males, and 55.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 106.3 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 46.3 years
Female: 55.8 years
Male: 26.5 years
There are 256 adults, (64 of whom are seniors) in Cary.
Female: 160 (48.5%)
Male: 170 (51.5%)
The racial composition of Cary includes 68.79% Black or African American, 26.67% White, 3.64% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and smaller percentages for other race and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 227 | 68.79% |
| White | 88 | 26.67% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 12 | 3.64% |
| Other race | 3 | 0.91% |