Terry is a town located in Hinds County Mississippi. Terry has a 2024 population of 1,535. Terry is currently growing at a rate of 3.79% annually and its population has increased by 17.09% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,311 in 2020.
The average household income in Terry is $85,633 with a poverty rate of 9.65%. The median age in Terry is 28.5 years: 18 years for males, and 30.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Terry was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,295 | 84.04% |
| White | 223 | 14.47% |
| Native American | 17 | 1.1% |
| Two or more races | 6 | 0.39% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Native American
Two or more races
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 488 | 3.16 | 88.9 | 11.1 |
| Married | 213 | 3.74 | 93.4 | 6.6 |
| Female | 170 | 3.25 | 90 | 10 |
| Non Family | 65 | 1.18 | 64.6 | 35.4 |
| Male | 40 | 2.85 | 100 | 0 |
3.35
Average Family Size
3.16
Average Household Size
88.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 29 | 3.67% |
| Associates Degree | 151 | 19.09% |
| Bachelors Degree | 84 | 10.62% |
| Graduate Degree | 238 | 30.09% |
| High School Graduate | 120 | 15.17% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11 | 1.39% |
| Some College | 158 | 19.97% |
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 | 640 | 622 | 298 |
| White | 143 | 127 | 24 |
| Native American | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 2 | 0 |
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 black people with a rate of 46.56%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $79,583 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $63,750 | $112,891 | $51,346 |
| High School Graduate | $28,482 | $32,750 | $12,500 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $70,833 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,896 | $42,392 | $26,937 |
| Some College | $39,205 | $41,227 | $27,060 |
$40,896
Average Earnings
$42,392
Average Male
$26,937
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.06% of Terry residents speak only English, while 2.94% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.94% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,287 | 141 | 10.96% |
| White | 223 | 5 | 2.24% |
| Native | 17 | 2 | 11.76% |
| Hispanic | 17 | 2 | 11.76% |
9.65%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.76%
Male Poverty Rate
7.69%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Terry is Native, with 11.76% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Terry is White, with 2.24% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.49%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.96%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 35% |
| High School | 21.67% |
| Some College | 4.21% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.04% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 40% |
| Female Employed | 7.08% |
| Male Employed | 6.61% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $45,125 | $89,074 |
| Households | $46,585 | $85,633 |
| Married Families | $46,528 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $47,917 | $52,277 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.9%
Male Marriage Rate
38.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
52
Number of Veterans
52
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 34 |
| Second Gulf War | 27 |
| Vietnam | 12 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 30 |
| 65 to 74 | 12 |
| 35 to 54 | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 44 | 6.01% |
| White | 6 | 3.41% |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
63.46%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.6%
Labor Force Participation
58.1%
Employment Rate
0.9%
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
92.54%
Born in Terry
99.61%
Native Born
0.39%
Foreign Born
0.39%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.61% of Terry residents were born in the United States, with 92.54% having been born in Mississippi. 0.39% 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 | 1,815 | 56 | 3.18% |
| 2028 | 1,759 | 56 | 3.29% |
| 2027 | 1,703 | 56 | 3.4% |
| 2026 | 1,647 | 56 | 3.52% |
| 2025 | 1,591 | 56 | 3.65% |
| 2024 | 1,535 | 56 | 3.79% |
| 2023 | 1,479 | 56 | 3.94% |
| 2022 | 1,423 | 57 | 4.17% |
| 2021 | 1,366 | 55 | 4.2% |
| 2020 | 1,311 | 104 | 8.62% |
| 2019 | 1,207 | 36 | 3.07% |
| 2018 | 1,171 | 35 | 3.08% |
| 2017 | 1,136 | 33 | 2.99% |
| 2016 | 1,103 | 9 | 0.82% |
| 2015 | 1,094 | -4 | -0.36% |
| 2014 | 1,098 | 16 | 1.48% |
| 2013 | 1,082 | 1 | 0.09% |
| 2012 | 1,081 | 16 | 1.5% |
| 2011 | 1,065 | 19 | 1.82% |
| 2010 | 1,046 | 0 | 0% |