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As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2008-01-31|title=American FactFinder}}</ref> of 2000, there were 578 people, 177 households, and 124 families residing in the town. The [[population density]] was 620.7 people per square mile (240.0/km²). There were 186 housing units at an average density of 199.7 per square mile (77.2/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 19.55% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 77.51% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 2.25% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.69% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 3.11% of the population.
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=2008-01-31 |title=American FactFinder |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130911234518/http://factfinder2.census.gov |archivedate=2013-09-11 |df= }}</ref> of 2000, there were 578 people, 177 households, and 124 families residing in the town. The [[population density]] was 620.7 people per square mile (240.0/km²). There were 186 housing units at an average density of 199.7 per square mile (77.2/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 19.55% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 77.51% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 2.25% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.69% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 3.11% of the population.


There were 177 households out of which 42.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.2% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 26.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.4% were non-families. 24.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.95 and the average family size was 3.47.
There were 177 households out of which 42.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.2% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 26.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.4% were non-families. 24.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.95 and the average family size was 3.47.

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Duncan, Mississippi
Town
Duncan Town Hall
Duncan Town Hall
Location of Duncan, Mississippi
Location of Duncan, Mississippi
CountryUnited States
StateMississippi
CountyBolivar
Area
 • Total0.9 sq mi (2.4 km2)
 • Land0.9 sq mi (2.4 km2)
 • Water0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation
154 ft (47 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total423
 • Density462/sq mi (178.3/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
38740
Area code662
FIPS code28-20380
GNIS feature ID0669500

Duncan is a town in Bolivar County, Mississippi, United States. The population was 423 at the 2010 census,[1] down from 578 in 2000.

History

Duncan is named for an early "leading citizen".[2]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.9 square miles (2.3 km2), all land.[3]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1900172—
191028465.1%
192032213.4%
19303374.7%
194041924.3%
19504364.1%
19604656.7%
197059928.8%
1980501−16.4%
1990416−17.0%
200057838.9%
2010423−26.8%
2015 (est.)408[4]−3.5%
U.S. Decennial Census[5]

As of the census[6] of 2000, there were 578 people, 177 households, and 124 families residing in the town. The population density was 620.7 people per square mile (240.0/km²). There were 186 housing units at an average density of 199.7 per square mile (77.2/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 19.55% White, 77.51% African American, 2.25% from other races, and 0.69% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.11% of the population.

There were 177 households out of which 42.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.2% were married couples living together, 26.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.4% were non-families. 24.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.95 and the average family size was 3.47.

In the town the population was spread out with 33.4% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 25.1% from 25 to 44, 18.3% from 45 to 64, and 16.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 87.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.9 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $14,286, and the median income for a family was $16,875. Males had a median income of $24,750 versus $11,429 for females. The per capita income for the town was $8,329. About 51.1% of families and 58.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 75.4% of those under age 18 and 29.6% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Duncan is served by the North Bolivar School District.

Notable people

References

  1. ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Duncan town, Mississippi". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Retrieved January 22, 2014.
  2. ^ Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. p. 110.
  3. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  4. ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015". Retrieved July 2, 2016.
  5. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Archived from the original on May 11, 2015. Retrieved June 4, 2015. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  6. ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2013-09-11. Retrieved 2008-01-31. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
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