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Cary, MS
Town in Sharkey County, Mississippi.
Population
330
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
467
ZIP codes
0
Cary and its ZIP codes
Cary at a glance
- Cary is about 7.4 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
Local data for Cary, MS
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sharkey County. PPP loans are for Cary.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$38,777
933 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,707
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$38.34M
FY 2026, $10,089 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Cary, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
225
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
109
6.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 37°F
55.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cary, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
49.6%
U.S. 33.3% +16.3 pts
Diabetes
24.1%
U.S. 12.1% +12.0 pts
Smoking
24.6%
U.S. 12.8% +11.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.2%
U.S. 11.1% +4.1 pts
Cities near Cary
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Rolling ForkCity | 7.5 mi | 1.4 |
| MayersvilleTown | 9.3 mi | 1.1 |
| Valley ParkCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.5 |
| AnguillaTown | 13 mi | 1 |
| GraceCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.8 |
| Lake Providence, LATown | 15 mi | 3.6 |
| Nitta YumaCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| Glen AllanCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 4.5 |
| Panther BurnCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| Delta CityCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.4 |
| Eagle BendCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.7 |
| LouiseTown | 23 mi | 0.2 |
| SatartiaVillage | 24 mi | 0.1 |
| RedwoodCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.7 |
| HollandaleCity | 26 mi | 2.2 |
| Kilbourne, LAVillage | 26 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cary, MS in?
- Cary is in Sharkey County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Cary, MS?
- About 330 people live in Cary, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cary?
- Nearby places include Rolling Fork (7.5 mi), Mayersville (9.3 mi), Valley Park (12 mi), Anguilla (13 mi), Grace (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023