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Duncan, MS


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Duncan, Mississippi

Duncan, Mississippi, in Bolivar county, is 73 miles E of Pine Bluff, Arkansas (center to center) and 86 miles SW of Memphis, Tennessee. The town has a population of 578.

The People and Families of Duncan

In Duncan, about 33% of adults are married. "Full house" describes much of the households in Duncan, with the many large families there. The town has its share of unmarried adults.

Approximately 80% of Duncan is non-white. You'll see a variety of faces on the diverse streets of Duncan.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Duncan had a median family income of $16,875.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Duncan residents, with $400. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Duncan Housing

In Duncan, 68% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out.

Commuting

In Duncan, 85% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Duncan strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Mississippi):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyDuncan Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Duncan Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Duncan Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Duncan Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Duncan, MS

Comparing Duncan to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Mississippi (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity109
Female Share of the Population85
Children Under 5 Years Old74
Senior Citizens68
Male Share of the Population36
Age of the Population25
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size109
Portion of People Married13

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults22
People in Middle Class or Better11
People Above Poverty11
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Short Commute Times43
Walking and Biking to Work45
Working at Home26

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes108
Affordability of Rents97
Housing Recently Built75
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals76
People Living Alone43
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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