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Terry, Mississippi
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Location of Terry, Mississippi
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Hinds |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.83 sq mi (9.93 km2) |
| • Land | 3.81 sq mi (9.88 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 292 ft (89 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,063 |
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1,227 |
| • Density | 321.79/sq mi (124.23/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
39170
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| Area code(s) | 601 |
| FIPS code | 28-72680 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0678644 |
Terry is a town in Hinds County, Mississippi, United States. The population was 1,063 at the 2010 census, up from 664 at the 2000 census. It is located along Interstate 55, about 15 miles (24 km) southwest of Jackson and located in Supervisors District Five of Hinds County. The town is part of the Jackson Metropolitan Statistical Area.
History
The area to become known as "Terry" was first settled in 1811 by settlers from Virginia. In 1867, the town of Terry was established as a depot when the railroad was built through the area.
For a number of years, Terry was the home of Mississippi governor Albert G. Brown. The town of Terry, originally known as Dry Grove, changed its name in honor of W. D. Terry, whose land the town was built on. This information comes from the bronze plaque in the town's center at Utica and Cunningham Streets.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.3 square miles (6.0 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 198 | — | |
| 1900 | 481 | — | |
| 1910 | 473 | −1.7% | |
| 1920 | 392 | −17.1% | |
| 1930 | 412 | 5.1% | |
| 1940 | 401 | −2.7% | |
| 1950 | 497 | 23.9% | |
| 1960 | 585 | 17.7% | |
| 1970 | 546 | −6.7% | |
| 1980 | 655 | 20.0% | |
| 1990 | 613 | −6.4% | |
| 2000 | 664 | 8.3% | |
| 2010 | 1,063 | 60.1% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 1,227 | 15.4% | |
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2020 census
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 317 | 24.31% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 951 | 72.93% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.15% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.31% |
| Other/Mixed | 14 | 1.07% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 | 1.23% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,304 people, 449 households, and 348 families residing in the town.
2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,063 people, 407 households, and 289 families residing in the town. The population density was 287.4 people per square mile (111.0/km2). There were 288 housing units at an average density of 124.7 per square mile (48.1/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 38.90% White, 59.30% African American, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.70% of the population.
There were 407 households, out of which 37.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.5% were married couples living together, 25.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.0% were non-families. 26.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.15.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 31.6% under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 25.9% from 45 to 64, and 9.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34.6 years. For every 100 females there were 79.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 69.2 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $30,192, and the median income for a family was $35,875. Males had a median income of $25,781 versus $24,167 for females. The per capita income for the town was $19,011. About 17.0% of families and 16.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.6% of those under age 18 and 18.5% of those age 65 or over.
Education
Terry is served by the Hinds County School District and is home to Terry High School. J. W. Combs was the president of the board of trustees for many years. In addition to Terry High, residents are zoned to Gary Road Elementary School, Gary Road Intermediate School, and Byram Middle School in Byram.
Past principals of Terry High School include Mr. Bishop, Miss Estelle Scott, Roger McDaniel, Jimmy Russell, Gerald Huskey, Johnny Hines, and Dr. Martin Herrington.
The football field at the high school is named after B. C. Lee.
Jackson/Hinds Library System operates the Ella Bess Austin Library in Terry.
Notable people
- Henry L. Brown, physician and World War I veteran
- Bobby DeLaughter, former member of the Mississippi Supreme Court
- Tommy Johnson, Delta blues musician
- Luster Willis, artist
See also
In Spanish: Terry (Misisipi) para niños
