Duncan Town, Mississippi
As of the census of 2000, there were 578 people, 177 households, and 125 families living in the town. The population density was 620.7 people per square mile (239.65/km˛), giving it the 146th most densely populated town among the Mississippi. There were 186 housing units at an average density of 200 per square mile (77.22/km˛). The average household size was 2.95 and the average family size was 3.47. In the Duncan Town, 33.4% of the population was under the age of 18, 7.1% were 18 to 24, 25.1% were 25 to 44, 18.3% were 45 to 64, and 16.1% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 87.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.9 males. The median age is 33 years, The median age of males was 31.5 years, for females the median age was 34.3 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the town was 113 White, 448 Black or African American, American Indian, Asian, Native Hawaiian, 4 from two or more races and 13 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the town was $14286, it is the seventh lowest town by median household income in the U.S. state of Mississippi. The median income for a family in the town was $16875, making it the 12th poorest town by median family income among the Mississippi. The per capita income for the town was $8329, it is 24th poorest town by per capita income in Mississippi. The median income is $11439, Males have a median income of $13750 versus $10658 for females.
In 2000, 204 pupils and students, of which 51.47% are male and 48.53% are female, 35.29% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 10.78% nursery or pri school, 8.82% kindergarten, 53.92% elementary school, 23.53% high school and 2.94% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 578 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 578 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 576 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 572 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 566 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 557 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 547 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 544 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 553 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 555 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 552 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 9 | 13 | 22 |
| Kindergarten | 11 | 7 | 18 |
| Elementary school | 67 | 43 | 110 |
| High school | 18 | 30 | 48 |
| College or graduate school | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duncan town, Mississippi | $14286 | $16875 | $8329 |
| Bolivar County, Mississippi | $23428 | $27301 | $12088 |
| Mississippi, United States | $31330 | $37406 | $15853 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |