State
County
Land Area (mi²)
1.1 sq mi
Density (mi²)
400.40/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.71%
Growth Since 2010
-8.28%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Weir, Mississippi Population 2021
421
Weir is a city located in Choctaw County Mississippi. With a 2020 population of 421, it is the 226th largest city in Mississippi and the 14061st largest city in the United States . Weir is currently declining at a rate of -0.71% annually and its population has decreased by -8.28% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 459 in 2010. Weir reached it's highest population of 443 in 2010. Spanning over 1 miles, Weir has a population density of 400 people per square mile.
The average household income in Weir is $43,471 with a poverty rate of 26.76%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $542 per month, and the median house value is $48,000. The median age in Weir is 28.9 years, 22.5 years for males, and 47.8 years for females.
Weir Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Weir was:
- Black or African American: 75.46%
- White: 24.29%
- Two or more races: 0.25%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
The current population of Weir, Mississippi is 421 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 430.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 459.
Weir, Mississippi Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 612 | 75.46% |
| White | 197 | 24.29% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 0.25% |
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Weir Population by Race
Weir Population Pyramid $2021
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Weir Population by Age
Weir Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 262 | 3.1 | 52.7 |
| Married | 84 | 3.21 | 82.1 |
| Non Family | 77 | 1.03 | 59.7 |
| Female | 74 | 4.88 | 31.1 |
| Male | 27 | 3.74 | 0 |
3.96
Average Family Size
3.1
Average Household Size
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Weir Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31 | 6.78% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 74 | 16.19% |
| High School Graduate | 195 | 42.67% |
| Some College | 95 | 20.79% |
| Associates Degree | 13 | 2.84% |
| Bachelors Degree | 36 | 7.88% |
| Graduate Degree | 13 | 2.84% |
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Weir Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Weir Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 335 | 237 | 13 |
| White | 115 | 108 | 36 |
| Hispanic | 5 | 5 | |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 31.30%.
Weir Educational Attainment by Race
Weir Earnings by Educational Attainment
Weir Language by Age
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Weir Language
99.06% of Weir residents speak only English, while 0.94% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 0.94% of the population.
Weir Language
Weir Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 612 | 171 | 27.94% |
| White | 192 | 44 | 22.92% |
| Multiple | 2 | 2 | 100.00% |
26.76%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.64%
Male Poverty Rate
26.96%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Weir
The race most likely to be in poverty in Weir is Multiple, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Weir is White, with 22.92% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.56%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.33%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.04%.
Weir Poverty
Weir Poverty Rate by Education
Weir Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
30.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
24.2%
Male Marriage Rate
40.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Weir Married by Age and Sex
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Weir 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.
Weir Marital Status by Race
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Weir Marital Status
Weir Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3 | 2.29% |
Weir Veterans by Race
Weir Veterans by Education
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0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
100.00%
Veteran Disability Rate
Weir Veterans by Education
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53.9%
Labor Force Participation
49.3%
Employment Rate
8.5%
Unemployment Rate
Weir Employment by Age
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Weir Employment by Race
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Weir 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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99.14%
Native Born
0.86%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.86%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.14% of Weir residents were born in the United States, with 86.68% 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.
Weir Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 421 | -3 | -0.71% |
| 2020 | 424 | -3 | -0.70% |
| 2019 | 427 | -3 | -0.70% |
| 2018 | 430 | 2 | 0.47% |
| 2017 | 428 | -3 | -0.70% |
| 2016 | 431 | -3 | -0.69% |
| 2015 | 434 | 0.00% | |
| 2014 | 434 | -5 | -1.14% |
| 2013 | 439 | 3 | 0.69% |
| 2012 | 436 | -2 | -0.46% |
| 2011 | 438 | -5 | -1.13% |
| 2010 | 443 | 0.00% |