Bruce Town, Mississippi
As of the census of 2000, there were 2097 people, 889 households, and 563 families residing in the town. The population density was 818.8 people per square mile (316.14/km˛), making it the 97th most densely populated town in Mississippi. There were 1005 housing units at an average density of 392.6 per square mile (151.58/km˛). It has an average household size was 2.32 persons, and the average family size was 2.98 persons. In the town Age distribution was 27.8% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 25.1% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 17.2% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 115.3 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 126.6 females. The median age of the town's population was 35.5 years, the median age of male residents at 31.5 and the median age of female residents at 39.3. The racial makeup of the town was 53.27% White, 44.35% Black or African American, 0.52% American Indian, 0% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 1% from two or more races and 0.86% Other races.
The median income for a household in the town was $20417, it is the 67th poorest town in terms of median household income. The median income for a family in the town was $31806, making it the 157th highest town by median family income in Mississippi. The per capita income for the town was $14233, it would be the 143rd highest town by per capita income in the U.S. state of Mississippi. The median income is $20669, The median income for males was $23558 versus $17278 for females.
In 2000, 518 pupils and students, of which 236 are male and 282 are female, 24.7% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 20 nursery or pri school, 43 kindergarten, 284 elementary school, 125 high school and 46 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 2097 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 2089 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 2085 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 2068 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 2052 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 2042 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 2030 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 2014 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 2016 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 2012 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 2004 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 1 | 19 | 20 |
| Kindergarten | 28 | 15 | 43 |
| Elementary school | 138 | 146 | 284 |
| High school | 48 | 77 | 125 |
| College or graduate school | 21 | 25 | 46 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce town, Mississippi | $20417 | $31806 | $14233 |
| Calhoun County, Mississippi | $27113 | $34407 | $15106 |
| Mississippi, United States | $31330 | $37406 | $15853 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |