City

Cary, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Sharkey County  ·  Mississippi

👥379Population
🎂26.4Median Age
🏠$51,700Median Home Value▼ 81% below avg
🎓24.7%College Grads▼ 36% below avg
📊7.6%Unemployment▲ 55% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 58.1% Female 42.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 15.8%Hispanic: 5.3%Black: 78.9%Race
White15.8%
Hispanic5.3%
Black78.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
14%
18–24
17%
25–44
20%
45–64
25%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age26.4 yrs
Avg HH Size3.38
Below Poverty39.8% ▲ 298% above avg
College Grads24.7% ▼ 36% below avg
Unemployment7.6% ▲ 55% above avg
No HS Diploma9 (4.6%)
HS Graduate100 (51.5%)
Some College15 (7.7%)
Associates22 (11.3%)
Bachelors1 (0.5%)
Graduate Degree47 (24.2%)

Education

No HS: 4.6%HS Grad: 51.5%Some College: 7.7%Associates: 11.3%Bachelors: 0.5%Graduate: 24.2%Edu
No HS4.6%
HS Grad51.5%
Some College7.7%
Associates11.3%
Bachelors0.5%
Graduate24.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65.2%Renter: 34.8%Tenure
Owner65.2%
Renter34.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
48%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
27%
$200k–$300k
1%

Financials

Median Home Value$51,700 ▼ 81% below avg
Total Housing Units141
Vacant Units29

Income Distribution

Under $25k
49%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
7%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
1%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
65%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
25%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
50%
About Cary, MS

Cary is a city in Mississippi, located in Sharkey County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 379 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 26.4 years.

The real estate market in Cary is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $51,700, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 65.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cary is less-educated. 24.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily Black (78.89%).

Cary, MS offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Mississippi.

ZIP Codes in Cary
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.