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Cary, Mississippi
Nickname(s): 
Small C.
Location of Cary, Mississippi
Location of Cary, Mississippi
Cary, Mississippi is located in the United States
Cary, Mississippi
Cary, Mississippi
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Mississippi
County Sharkey
Area
 • Total 0.71 sq mi (1.83 km2)
 • Land 0.71 sq mi (1.83 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
102 ft (31 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 241
 • Density 340.88/sq mi (131.60/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
39054
Area code(s) 662
FIPS code 28-11820
GNIS feature ID 2406228

Cary is a small town located in Sharkey County, Mississippi. In 2020, the town had a population of 241 people. It's a quiet place in the heart of Mississippi.

About Cary, Mississippi

Cary is a charming town in the state of Mississippi. It is part of Sharkey County. The town is known for its peaceful atmosphere.

Where is Cary Located?

Cary is found in Sharkey County, Mississippi. It is in the central part of the United States. The town has a total land area of about 0.71 square miles (1.83 square kilometers). This means it's a fairly small town.

Cary's Population Over Time

The number of people living in Cary has changed over the years. Here's a look at its population from different census counts:

Historical population
Census Pop.
1930 419
1940 491 17.2%
1950 390 −20.6%
1960 428 9.7%
1970 517 20.8%
1980 470 −9.1%
1990 392 −16.6%
2000 427 8.9%
2010 313 −26.7%
2020 241 −23.0%
U.S. Decennial Census

Who Lives in Cary? (2020 Census)

In 2020, 241 people lived in Cary. There were 135 households and 66 families. The census also looked at the different groups of people living there:

Cary Racial Composition
Race Number of People Percentage of Total
White 80 33.2%
Black or African American 130 53.94%
Other/Mixed 26 10.79%
Hispanic or Latino 5 2.07%

Education in Cary

Students in Cary attend schools within the South Delta School District. This district serves the educational needs of the town's young people.

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