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Cary, Mississippi
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Location of Cary, Mississippi
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 Cary, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Sharkey |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.71 sq mi (1.83 km2) |
| • Land | 0.71 sq mi (1.83 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 102 ft (31 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 313 |
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272 |
| • Density | 384.72/sq mi (148.52/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
39054
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| Area code(s) | 662 |
| FIPS code | 28-11820 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0668131 |
Cary is a town in Sharkey County, Mississippi. The population was 427 at the 2000 census.
Contents
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.7 square miles (1.8 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 419 | — | |
| 1940 | 491 | 17.2% | |
| 1950 | 390 | −20.6% | |
| 1960 | 428 | 9.7% | |
| 1970 | 517 | 20.8% | |
| 1980 | 470 | −9.1% | |
| 1990 | 392 | −16.6% | |
| 2000 | 427 | 8.9% | |
| 2010 | 313 | −26.7% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 272 | −13.1% | |
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2020 census
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White | 80 | 33.2% |
| Black or African American | 130 | 53.94% |
| Other/Mixed | 26 | 10.79% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 | 2.07% |
As of the 2020 United States Census, there were 241 people, 135 households, and 66 families residing in the town.
Education
The town of Cary is served by the South Delta School District.
See also
In Spanish: Cary (Misisipi) para niños
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