Ecru is a town located in Pontotoc County Mississippi. Ecru has a 2024 population of 1,084. Ecru is currently growing at a rate of 0.37% annually and its population has increased by 1.69% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,066 in 2020.
The average household income in Ecru is $71,659 with a poverty rate of 13.75%. The median age in Ecru is 24.8 years: 22 years for males, and 32 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ecru was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 726 | 51.71% |
| Black or African American | 400 | 28.49% |
| Other race | 208 | 14.81% |
| Two or more races | 70 | 4.99% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 407 | 3.45 | 73.2 | 26.8 |
| Married | 200 | 4 | 85.5 | 14.5 |
| Non Family | 125 | 0 | 58.4 | 41.6 |
| Female | 50 | 2.8 | 54 | 46 |
| Male | 32 | 10.59 | 84.4 | 15.6 |
4.48
Average Family Size
3.45
Average Household Size
73.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 82 | 11.76% |
| Associates Degree | 48 | 6.89% |
| Bachelors Degree | 96 | 13.77% |
| Graduate Degree | 40 | 5.74% |
| High School Graduate | 173 | 24.82% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 82 | 11.76% |
| Some College | 176 | 25.25% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 481 | 431 | 120 |
| Black | 117 | 94 | 16 |
| Hispanic | 73 | 1 | 0 |
| Other Race | 72 | 0 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 27 | 8 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 89.6%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 24.95%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,969 | $52,361 | $53,281 |
| Graduate Degree | $57,361 | $83,333 | $55,938 |
| High School Graduate | $58,750 | $67,885 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,347 | $49,444 | $35,625 |
| Some College | $29,375 | $33,333 | $21,429 |
$45,347
Average Earnings
$49,444
Average Male
$35,625
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83.88% of Ecru residents speak only English, while 16.12% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 16.04% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 724 | 83 | 11.46% |
| Multiple | 70 | 70 | 100% |
| Black | 400 | 38 | 9.5% |
| Hispanic | 211 | 2 | 0.95% |
13.75%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.06%
Male Poverty Rate
13.38%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ecru is Multiple, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ecru is Hispanic, with 0.95% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.4%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.94%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.95%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 23.66% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.73% |
| High School | 13.29% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.74% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 73.68% |
| Male Employed | 6.49% |
| Female Employed | 6.01% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $70,714 | $83,546 |
| Households | $52,350 | $71,659 |
| Married Families | $95,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,875 | $44,020 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.4%
Male Marriage Rate
46.6%
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
28
Number of Veterans
28
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 14 |
| Vietnam | 4 |
| First Gulf War | 2 |
| Korea | 1 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 11 |
| 75+ | 11 |
| 55 to 64 | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25 | 4.46% |
| Black | 3 | 1.08% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.57%
Veteran Poverty Rate
42.86%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.6%
Labor Force Participation
62.9%
Employment Rate
3.9%
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
79.99%
Born in Ecru
91.17%
Native Born
8.83%
Foreign Born
8.83%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
91.17% of Ecru residents were born in the United States, with 79.99% having been born in Mississippi. 8.83% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,108 | 5 | 0.45% |
| 2028 | 1,103 | 5 | 0.46% |
| 2027 | 1,098 | 4 | 0.37% |
| 2026 | 1,094 | 5 | 0.46% |
| 2025 | 1,089 | 5 | 0.46% |
| 2024 | 1,084 | 4 | 0.37% |
| 2023 | 1,080 | 7 | 0.65% |
| 2022 | 1,073 | 10 | 0.94% |
| 2021 | 1,063 | -3 | -0.28% |
| 2020 | 1,066 | 31 | 3% |
| 2019 | 1,035 | 14 | 1.37% |
| 2018 | 1,021 | 31 | 3.13% |
| 2017 | 990 | 23 | 2.38% |
| 2016 | 967 | 17 | 1.79% |
| 2015 | 950 | -4 | -0.42% |
| 2014 | 954 | 26 | 2.8% |
| 2013 | 928 | 27 | 3% |
| 2012 | 901 | 17 | 1.92% |
| 2011 | 884 | -7 | -0.79% |
| 2010 | 891 | 0 | 0% |