City

Cruger, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Holmes County  ·  Mississippi

👥441Population
💰$30,893Median HH Income▼ 60% below avg
🎂34.7Median Age
🏠$70,200Median Home Value▼ 75% below avg
🎓23.4%College Grads▼ 40% below avg
📊9.0%Unemployment▲ 85% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 40.1% Female 59.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 12%Hispanic: 1.1%Black: 85.9%Other: 0.9%Race
White12.0%
Hispanic1.1%
Black85.9%
Other0.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
25%
18–24
8%
25–44
20%
45–64
21%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.38
Below Poverty26.8% ▲ 168% above avg
College Grads23.4% ▼ 40% below avg
Unemployment9.0% ▲ 85% above avg
HS Graduate113 (48.9%)
Some College34 (14.7%)
Associates30 (13%)
Bachelors8 (3.5%)
Graduate Degree46 (19.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 48.9%Some College: 14.7%Associates: 13%Bachelors: 3.5%Graduate: 19.9%Edu
HS Grad48.9%
Some College14.7%
Associates13.0%
Bachelors3.5%
Graduate19.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 64.3%Renter: 35.7%Tenure
Owner64.3%
Renter35.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
34%
$50k–$100k
50%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$30,893 ▼ 60% below avg
Median Home Value$70,200 ▼ 75% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$933/mo
Total Housing Units269
Vacant Units84

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
34%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
8%
15–30 min
73%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
28%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
56%
About Cruger, MS

Cruger is a city in Mississippi, located in Holmes County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 441 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.7 years.

Economically, Cruger is a lower-income community. The median household income of $30,893 is well below the national average. Approximately 26.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.0%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Cruger is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $70,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $933 per month. Homeownership is high at 64.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cruger is less-educated. 23.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily Black (85.94%).

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

ZIP Codes in Cruger
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38924 441 $30,893 $70,200 $933 9.0% 23.4% 64.3%