Durant City, Mississippi
As of the census of 2000, there were 2932 people, 1075 households, and 745 families living in the city. The population density was 1316.4 people per square mile (508.26/kmē), it is the 51st most densely populated city in the U.S. state of Mississippi. There were 1209 housing units at an average density of 542.2 per square mile (209.34/kmē). The average household size was 2.68 people, and the average family size was 3.32 people. In the city the population was distributed as follows: 30.9% under the age of 18, 10.2% from 18 to 24, 24.1% from 25 to 44, 18.9% from 45 to 64, and 15.9% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 86.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 72.5 males. The median age of the city's population was 32.5 years, The median age of males and females living in Durant City was 26.8 and 36.9 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 844 White, 2057 Black or African American, 4 American Indian, 9 Asian, Native Hawaiian, 16 from two or more races and 2 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $19659, it is the 51st lowest city by median household income in the U.S. state of Mississippi. The median income for a family in the city was $25065, making it the 69th poorest city by median family income among the Mississippi. The per capita income for the city was $12210, it would be the 108th lowest city by per capita income in the U.S. state of Mississippi. The median income of city was $16053, The median income for males was $19280 versus $13909 for females.
In 2000, 937 pupils and students, of which 45.68% are male and 54.32% are female, 31.96% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 5.66% nursery or pri school, 5.87% kindergarten, 46.21% elementary school, 26.68% high school and 15.58% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 2932 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 2940 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 2931 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 2861 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 2847 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 2832 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 2808 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 2778 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 2751 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 2717 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 2720 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 20 | 33 | 53 |
| Kindergarten | 34 | 21 | 55 |
| Elementary school | 208 | 225 | 433 |
| High school | 103 | 147 | 250 |
| College or graduate school | 63 | 83 | 146 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durant city, Mississippi | $19659 | $25065 | $12210 |
| Holmes County, Mississippi | $17235 | $21757 | $10683 |
| Mississippi, United States | $31330 | $37406 | $15853 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |