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Sharkey County

Population in July 2008: 360. Population change since 2000: -15.7%
 

Males: 165  (45.9%)
Females: 195  (54.1%)

Median resident age:  32.5 years
Mississippi median age:  33.8 years

Zip codes: 39054.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $25,138 (it was $20,833 in 2000)
Cary:  $25,138
Mississippi:  $36,338

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $14,172
Cary:  $14,172
Mississippi:  $19,365

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $57,483 (it was $38,300 in 2000)
Cary:  $57,483
Mississippi:  $96,000

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $63,767; Detached houses: $75,761; Mobile homes: $20,227

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Races in Cary:

  • Black (64.4%)
  • White Non-Hispanic (34.7%)
  • Hispanic (1.6%)
  • Chinese (0.7%)

2008 cost of living index in Cary: 75.5 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: United States (5.2%), Dutch (4.2%), Irish (4.2%), English (3.7%), German (2.3%), Subsaharan African (1.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 97 feet

Land area: 0.73 square miles.

Population density: 493 people per square mile 
 
  (low).



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For population 25 years and over in Cary

  • High school or higher: 65.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 5.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 9.7%
  • Mean travel time to work: 23.1 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Cary town

  • Never married: 30.5%
  • Now married: 44.9%
  • Separated: 5.9%
  • Widowed: 13.7%
  • Divorced: 5.0%

10 residents are foreign born (1.4% Asia, 0.9% Latin America).

This town:  2.3%
Mississippi:  1.4%


According to our research there was one registered sex offender living in Cary, Mississippi in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Cary to the number of sex offenders is 360 to 1.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Cary:  0.7% ($255)
Mississippi:  0.7% ($425)
Cary satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Jackson, MS (53.9 miles , pop. 184,256).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Baton Rouge, LA (163.0 miles , pop. 227,818).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (337.2 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities: Rolling Fork, MS (2.7 miles ), Mayersville, MS (3.1 miles ), Anguilla, MS (3.6 miles ), Lake Providence, LA (3.8 miles ), Louise, MS (4.8 miles ), Satartia, MS (4.9 miles) , Hollandale, MS (5.1 miles ), Kilbourne, LA (5.1 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 2002: 0 buildings
  • 2003: 0 buildings
  • 2004: 0 buildings
  • 2005: 0 buildings

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 32.81 N, Longitude: 90.93 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 662

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Population change in the 1990s: +37 (+9.5%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (26%)
  • Construction (13%)
  • Machinery, equipment, and supplies merchant wholesalers (11%)
  • Health care (8%)
  • Lumber and other construction materials merchant wholesalers (6%)
  • Petroleum and petroleum products merchant wholesalers (6%)
  • Warehousing and storage (5%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (25%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, and components (13%)
  • Accommodation and food services (6%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (4%)
  • Furniture and related products (4%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (4%)
  • Petroleum and petroleum products merchant wholesalers (4%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Farmers and farm managers (14%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (13%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (10%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (9%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (5%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (14%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (10%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (9%)
  • Registered nurses (7%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (7%)



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Average climate in Cary, Mississippi

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Cary-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Mississippi state average. It is 209% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 12/5/1953, a category 5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 28.1 miles away from the Cary town center killed 38 people and injured 270 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 2/21/1971, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 9.2 miles away from the town center killed 58 people and injured 795 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.


Cary-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Mississippi state average. It is 98% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/11/1996 at 18:17:49, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 LG, 3.1 MD, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 53.3 miles away from Cary center
On 10/26/2002 at 20:05:55, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 85.7 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), duration magnitude (MD)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Cary:
  • SHARKEY ISAQUENA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (about 4 miles; ROLLING FORK, MS)
  • EAST CARROLL PARISH HOSPITAL (about 20 miles; LAKE PROVIDENCE, LA)
  • KINGS DAUGHTERS HOSPITAL SWING BED (about 27 miles; YAZOO CITY, MS)

Political contributions by individuals in Cary, MS

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Cary:
  • MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE (about 47 miles; CLINTON, MS; Full-time enrollment: 2,904)
  • HINDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 50 miles; RAYMOND, MS; FT enrollment: 10,057)
  • MISSISSIPPI DELTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 51 miles; MOORHEAD, MS; FT enrollment: 2,486)
  • JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY (about 55 miles; JACKSON, MS; FT enrollment: 5,955)
  • DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 57 miles; CLEVELAND, MS; FT enrollment: 3,288)
  • HOLMES COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 59 miles; GOODMAN, MS; FT enrollment: 2,485)
  • MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (about 59 miles; ITTA BENA, MS; FT enrollment: 2,297)

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Average household size:
This town:  2.9 people
Mississippi:  2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  73.3%
Whole state:  71.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  2.7%
Whole state:  4.5%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  36.7%
Whole state:  19.9%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  16.7%
Whole state:  9.1%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Cary, MS



Cary compared to Mississippi state average:
  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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Banks with branches in Cary (2009 data):
  • Bank of Anguilla: Cary Branch at 113 Dogwood, branch established on 1968-11-07. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $106.6 mil, Deposits: $78.2 mil, headquarters in Anguilla, MS, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 5 total offices, Holding Company: Pyramid Financial Corporation



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School Enrollment by Level of School


Cary travel time to work
Cary mode of transportation to work chart


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (77%)
  • Electricity (14%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (7%)
  • Wood (2%)


Religion statistics for Cary

Adherents


NameSouthern Baptist ConventionUnited Methodist ChurchEpiscopal ChurchChurch of God of ProphecyOther religions
Adherents66.7%20.3%3.2%2.9%6.9%
Congregations37.5%25.0%6.3%12.5%18.8%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.


Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 1$3,200$38,4001$102
Sewerage 1$1,400$16,8000$0
Water Supply 1$1,400$16,8000$0
Totals for Government 3$6,000$24,0001$102



4.48% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($23,241 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  4.48%
Mississippi average:  7.82%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.


7.24% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($22,739 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  7.24%
Mississippi average:  8.35%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.


Strongest AM radio stations in Cary:
  • WJNT (1180 AM; 50 kW; PEARL, MS; Owner: BUCHANAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WSJC (810 AM; 50 kW; MAGEE, MS; Owner: FAMILY TALK RADIO)
  • WTWZ (1120 AM; daytime; 8 kW; CLINTON, MS; Owner: WOOD BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WCPC (940 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: WCPC BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WJDX (620 AM; 5 kW; JACKSON, MS; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • WIIN (780 AM; daytime; 5 kW; RIDGELAND, MS; Owner: NEW SOUTH RADIO, INC)
  • KGHT (880 AM; 50 kW; SHERIDAN, AR; Owner: METROPOLITAN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • KEEL (710 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KAAY (1090 AM; 50 kW; LITTLE ROCK, AR; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WWDF (720 AM; daytime; 5 kW; RICHLAND, MS; Owner: WILLIS BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WSLI (930 AM; 5 kW; JACKSON, MS; Owner: SPORTSRAD, INC.)
  • WXTN (1000 AM; daytime; 5 kW; LEXINGTON, MS; Owner: BRAD MAURICE COTHRAN)

Strongest FM radio stations in Cary:
  • WSTZ-FM (106.7 FM; VICKSBURG, MS; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WMSI-FM (102.9 FM; JACKSON, MS; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WDBT (95.5 FM; JACKSON, MS; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KLPL-FM (92.7 FM; LAKE PROVIDENCE, LA; Owner: WILLIS BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WBYP (107.1 FM; BELZONI, MS; Owner: ZOO-BEL BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • KZYQ (103.5 FM; LAKE VILLAGE, AR; Owner: DELTA RADIO, INC.)
  • WMPN-FM (91.3 FM; JACKSON, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • WUSJ (96.3 FM; JACKSON, MS; Owner: NEW SOUTH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KWCL-FM (96.7 FM; OAK GROVE, LA; Owner: KWCL-FM BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Cary:
  • WLBT (Channel 3; JACKSON, MS; Owner: CIVCO, INC.)
  • WABG-TV (Channel 6; GREENWOOD, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI BROADCASTING PARTNERS)
  • WDBD (Channel 40; JACKSON, MS; Owner: WDBD LICENSE CORP.)
  • WMPN-TV (Channel 29; JACKSON, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • WJTV (Channel 12; JACKSON, MS; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WMAO-TV (Channel 23; GREENWOOD, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)


FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 3
  • Kellye Abernathy, 95 Evanna Road, Type: Tower, Structure height: 79.2 m, Overall height: 82.3 m
    Registrant: Cingular Wireless LLC, 17330 Preston Road, Suite 100a, Dallas, TX 75252, Phone: (972) 733-7018
  • Muayyad Mustafa, 94 Owl Hoot Road, Type: Tower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 78.6 m
    Registrant: At&t Mobility LLC, 5601 Legacy Drive, Ms: A-3, Plano, TX 75024, Phone: (469) 229-7422, Email:
  • b b carter, Hwy 61 / 2 Miles S Of Cary (#88592 / Cary), Type: Tower, Structure height: 61 m, Overall height: 66.7 m
    Registrant: American Towers, Inc., 1898 Leland Drive, Marietta, GA 30067, Phone: (678) 265-6770, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 4
  • 1.3 Mi S On Hwy 61, Call Sign: KNCP547, Licensee ID: L00068282
    Assigned Frequencies : 152.300 MHz
    Grant Date: 01/11/2002, Expiration Date: 01/21/2012
    Registrant: Evanna Plantation Inc, Cary, MS 39054, Phone: (601) 876-2688
  • 3 Mi W, Call Sign: KCY710, Licensee ID: L00060235
    Assigned Frequencies : 30.6200 MHz
    Grant Date: 02/10/1998, Expiration Date: 04/14/2003, Cancelation Date: 07/20/2003
    Registrant: Powers Company Inc, Cary, MS 39054
  • Downtown, Call Sign: KNCP804, Licensee ID: L00060757
    Assigned Frequencies : 152.885 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/27/1996, Expiration Date: 01/27/2002, Cancelation Date: 05/05/2002
    Registrant: Sabill Plantation Inc, Cary, MS 39054, Phone: (601) 873-2688
  • 2 Mi S, Call Sign: KTG935, Licensee ID: L00686384
    Assigned Frequencies : 47.6800 MHz
    Grant Date: 08/14/2003, Expiration Date: 06/03/2013
    Registrant: Ballard Company Inc, Cary, MS 39054, Phone: (662) 873-6331


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 4
  • Aircraft: CHAMPION 7ECA (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 3, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-235 SERIES (115 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 6318N , Serial Number: 281, Year manufactured: 1967, Airworthiness Date: 03/17/1967
    Registrant (Corporation): Roberts Flying Service Inc, Po Box 325, Cary, MS 39054
  • Aircraft: AIR TRACTOR INC AT-402B (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: P&W CANADA PT6A-34AG (750 HP) (Turbo-prop)
    N-Number: 820RG , Serial Number: 402B-1195, Year manufactured: 2007, Airworthiness Date: 11/28/2007
    Registrant (Corporation): Roberts Flying Service Inc, Po Box 325, Cary, MS 39054
  • Aircraft: BELLANCA 8GCBC (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 3, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 101 mph), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 86854 , Serial Number: 6-74, Year manufactured: 1974
    Registrant (Corporation): Moore Planting Co Inc, P O Box 209, Cary, MS 39054
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 182S (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING IO-540 SER (300 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 9581V , Serial Number: 18280257, Year manufactured: 1998, Airworthiness Date: 07/06/1998
    Registrant (Corporation): Arklan Inc, Po Box 209, Cary, MS 39054


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 1

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