Duncan, Mississippi
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Duncan is a town located in Bolivar County, Mississippi. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 578.
Geography
Duncan is located at 34°2'32" North, 90°44'48" West (34.042147, -90.746669)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.4 km² (0.9 mi²). 2.4 km² (0.9 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 578 people, 177 households, and 124 families residing in the town. The population density is 240.0/km² (620.7/mi²). There are 186 housing units at an average density of 77.2/km² (199.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 19.55% White, 77.51% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 2.25% from other races, and 0.69% from two or more races. 3.11% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 177 households out of which 42.4% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.2% are married couples living together, 26.0% have a female householder with no husband present, and 29.4% are non-families. 24.3% of all households are made up of individuals and 11.3% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.95 and the average family size is 3.47.
In the town the population is spread out with 33.4% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 25.1% from 25 to 44, 18.3% from 45 to 64, and 16.1% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 33 years. For every 100 females there are 87.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 86.9 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $14,286, and the median income for a family is $16,875. Males have a median income of $24,750 versus $11,429 for females. The per capita income for the town is $8,329. 58.6% of the population and 51.1% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 75.4% of those under the age of 18 and 29.6% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.