Weir is a town located in Choctaw County Mississippi. Weir has a 2024 population of 439. Weir is currently declining at a rate of -0.23% annually and its population has decreased by -0.45% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 441 in 2020.
The average household income in Weir is $42,783 with a poverty rate of 32.94%. The median age in Weir is 38.6 years: 27.9 years for males, and 53 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Weir was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 564 | 74.31% |
| White | 195 | 25.69% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 352 | 2.16 | 85.2 | 14.8 |
| Female | 141 | 2.56 | 90.8 | 9.2 |
| Married | 110 | 2.31 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 85 | 1.12 | 62.4 | 37.6 |
| Male | 16 | 3.06 | 56.3 | 43.8 |
2.43
Average Family Size
2.16
Average Household Size
85.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 108 | 19.57% |
| Associates Degree | 19 | 3.44% |
| Bachelors Degree | 62 | 11.23% |
| Graduate Degree | 11 | 1.99% |
| High School Graduate | 203 | 36.78% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 78 | 14.13% |
| Some College | 71 | 12.86% |
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 | 414 | 236 | 31 |
| White | 113 | 105 | 42 |
| Hispanic | 25 | 25 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among hispanic people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 37.17%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $34,219 | $0 | $34,219 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $31,786 | $32,015 | $21,563 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $21,094 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $32,431 | $40,069 | $28,750 |
| Some College | $48,550 | $49,250 | $31,000 |
$32,431
Average Earnings
$40,069
Average Male
$28,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Weir residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 564 | 215 | 38.12% |
| White | 170 | 35 | 20.59% |
32.94%
Overall Poverty Rate
28.9%
Male Poverty Rate
36.45%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Weir is Black, with 38.12% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Weir is White, with 20.59% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.48%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 39.94%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38.71% |
| High School | 23.15% |
| Some College | 20% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 22.09% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $40,893 | $47,198 |
| Households | $40,000 | $42,783 |
| Married Families | $47,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $18,036 | $23,501 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.8%
Male Marriage Rate
29.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
8
Number of Veterans
8
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 3 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 5 |
| 75+ | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4 | 2.67% |
| Black | 4 | 0.87% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.5%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
45%
Labor Force Participation
39.1%
Employment Rate
13%
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
89.59%
Born in Weir
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Weir residents were born in the United States, with 89.59% 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 | 438 | 0 | 0% |
| 2028 | 438 | 0 | 0% |
| 2027 | 438 | -1 | -0.23% |
| 2026 | 439 | 0 | 0% |
| 2025 | 439 | 0 | 0% |
| 2024 | 439 | -1 | -0.23% |
| 2023 | 440 | 2 | 0.46% |
| 2022 | 438 | -2 | -0.45% |
| 2021 | 440 | -1 | -0.23% |
| 2020 | 441 | 13 | 3.04% |
| 2019 | 428 | -3 | -0.7% |
| 2018 | 431 | 1 | 0.23% |
| 2017 | 430 | -1 | -0.23% |
| 2016 | 431 | -5 | -1.15% |
| 2015 | 436 | 0 | 0% |
| 2014 | 436 | -3 | -0.68% |
| 2013 | 439 | 1 | 0.23% |
| 2012 | 438 | 0 | 0% |
| 2011 | 438 | -5 | -1.13% |
| 2010 | 443 | 0 | 0% |