Cruger, Mississippi
Cruger: Town in Holmes County, Mississippi
About
Cruger is a town located in the county of Holmes in the U.S. state of Mississippi. Its population at the 2010 census was 386 and a population density of 155 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 330 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Cruger
| Population : | 330 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Mississippi (United States) |
| County : | Holmes County |
| Postal code : | 38924 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 662 |
| Area : | 2.5 km2 |
| Altitude : | 115 feet / 35, 38 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 12:46:22 (24th December 2024) |
| Density : | 132 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -16.97% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Cruger is located at 33°19'15"N 90°13'56"W (33.3209600, -90.2323100).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Cruger decreased by 16.97% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 386 | - | census |
| 2011 | 380 | -1.58% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 378 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 373 | -1.34% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 366 | -1.91% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 364 | -0.55% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 355 | -2.54% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 351 | -1.14% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 345 | -1.74% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 336 | -2.68% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 330 | -1.82% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 10,491 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 10,381 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 1.1% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 11,597 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 10,372 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.4% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 18.9% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 16.3% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.0% |
| White only, percent : | 69.0% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 10.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 14.9% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.8% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 2.1% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 67.4% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 469 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 19.1% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 59.0% |
Cruger zip code is 38924.
County name: Carroll, County
fips: 28015
Cruger, Elwood
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 59.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $210,000 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,517 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $591 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,053 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 4,658 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.24 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 85.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 19.2% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 92.5% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 88.0% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 97.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 55.3% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 7.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 3.3% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 68.4% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 61.6% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 23,492 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 64,857 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $6,189 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 25.0 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $76,102 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $42,561 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 7.7% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,365 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 773 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 458 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 282 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,042 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 112 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,214 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 3,899.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 2.66 |
People born in Cruger (3)
People born in Cruger, including musician Abie Ames, baseball player Ray Roberts, Piedmont blues singer, guitarist and songwriter Robert Curtis Smith, .
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Schools in Cruger
College & universities near Cruger, MS
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 176044 | Mississippi Valley State University | Itta Bena (MS) | 38941-1400 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Cruger, MS
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GWD | Greenwood | Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street | RAIL |
| YAZ | Yazoo City | West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street | RAIL |
| JAN | Union Station | 300 W. Capital Street | RAIL |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Cruger , Illinois township in Woodford County, Illinois with a population of 1,668 people.
Other cities in Holmes County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Holmes County , MS.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Durant | 2,198 | City in Holmes County, Mississippi |
| Tchula | 1,905 | Town of the United States |
| Lexington | 1,412 | City in and county seat of Holmes County, Mississippi, United States |
| Goodman | 1,152 | Town in Holmes County, Mississippi |
| Pickens | 976 | Town of the United States |
| West | 144 | Human settlement in Holmes County, Mississippi, United States of America |
