Duncan is a town located in Bolivar County Mississippi. Duncan has a 2024 population of 268. Duncan is currently declining at a rate of -1.11% annually and its population has decreased by -3.94% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 279 in 2020.
The average household income in Duncan is $59,825 with a poverty rate of 22.46%. The median age in Duncan is 45.2 years: 44.1 years for males, and 58.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Duncan was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 237 | 66.39% |
| White | 111 | 31.09% |
| Two or more races | 9 | 2.52% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 128 | 2.23 | 89.8 | 10.2 |
| Non Family | 76 | 1.2 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 32 | 4.06 | 90.6 | 9.4 |
| Married | 20 | 3.2 | 50 | 50 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.71
Average Family Size
2.23
Average Household Size
89.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 16 | 5.46% |
| Associates Degree | 96 | 32.76% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5 | 1.71% |
| Graduate Degree | 18 | 6.14% |
| High School Graduate | 90 | 30.72% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 44 | 15.02% |
| Some College | 24 | 8.19% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 193 | 171 | 5 |
| White | 94 | 56 | 15 |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 6 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 50%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $29,653 | $0 | $30,500 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,625 | $45,948 | $0 |
| Some College | $46,048 | $0 | $0 |
$45,625
Average Earnings
$45,948
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.14% of Duncan residents speak only English, while 0.86% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.86% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 193 | 45 | 23.32% |
| White | 83 | 19 | 22.89% |
22.46%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.24%
Male Poverty Rate
39.5%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Duncan is Black, with 23.32% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Duncan is White, with 22.89% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.82%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.41%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 50.98%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 24.68% |
| Some College | 20% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.04% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 20% |
| Female Employed | 10% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $45,972 | $53,173 |
| Households | $46,219 | $59,825 |
| Married Families | $46,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $46,290 | $64,096 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
23.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
22.0%
Male Marriage Rate
25.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
0
Number of Veterans
0
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
41.8%
Labor Force Participation
37%
Employment Rate
11.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
95.8%
Born in Duncan
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Duncan residents were born in the United States, with 95.8% having been born in Mississippi. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 254 | -3 | -1.17% |
| 2028 | 257 | -3 | -1.15% |
| 2027 | 260 | -2 | -0.76% |
| 2026 | 262 | -3 | -1.13% |
| 2025 | 265 | -3 | -1.12% |
| 2024 | 268 | -3 | -1.11% |
| 2023 | 271 | -2 | -0.73% |
| 2022 | 273 | -5 | -1.8% |
| 2021 | 278 | -1 | -0.36% |
| 2020 | 279 | -102 | -26.77% |
| 2019 | 381 | -3 | -0.78% |
| 2018 | 384 | -6 | -1.54% |
| 2017 | 390 | -8 | -2.01% |
| 2016 | 398 | -9 | -2.21% |
| 2015 | 407 | -4 | -0.97% |
| 2014 | 411 | -5 | -1.2% |
| 2013 | 416 | -3 | -0.72% |
| 2012 | 419 | -1 | -0.24% |
| 2011 | 420 | -2 | -0.47% |
| 2010 | 422 | 0 | 0% |