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Cleary, MS
Census-designated place in Rankin County, Mississippi.
Population
2,295
Land area
4.9sq mi
People per sq mi
467
ZIP codes
0
Cleary and its ZIP codes
Cleary at a glance
- Cleary is about 7.4 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $166,400 and median rent is $891 a month.
Local data for Cleary, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cleary, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Poverty rate
15.3%
Median home value
$166,400
Median rent
$891/mo
Homeownership
82.0%
Bachelor's or higher
27.3%
Median age
37.3
Average commute
31.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (287), Italian Americans (198), German Americans (192).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Rankin County. PPP loans are for Cleary.
Unemployment rate
2.4%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,540
67,431 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,953
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.5B
FY 2026, $9,368 per person
How people get to work
Cleary, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone89.6%
- Carpooled6.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.9%
Average one-way commute: 31.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cleary, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
1,224
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,202
2.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 38°F
51.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cleary, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.7%
U.S. 33.3% +4.4 pts
Diabetes
14.6%
U.S. 12.1% +2.5 pts
Smoking
16.5%
U.S. 12.8% +3.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.8%
U.S. 11.1% -1.3 pts
Cities near Cleary
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FlorenceCity | 3.6 mi | 8.1 |
| RichlandCity | 4.9 mi | 12.5 |
| ByramCity | 5.6 mi | 20.4 |
| TerryTown | 8 mi | 3.8 |
| PearlCity | 9.8 mi | 25.5 |
| JacksonCity | 10 mi | 111.7 |
| RobinhoodCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 5.1 |
| BrandonCity | 14 mi | 25.7 |
| FlowoodCity | 14 mi | 28.8 |
| RaymondCity | 15 mi | 2.9 |
| ClintonCity | 15 mi | 41.9 |
| BraxtonVillage | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| Crystal SpringsCity | 16 mi | 5.4 |
| RidgelandCity | 18 mi | 26.3 |
| GeorgetownTown | 20 mi | 0.7 |
| D'LoTown | 21 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cleary, MS in?
- Cleary is in Rankin County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Cleary, MS?
- About 2,295 people live in Cleary, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cleary?
- Nearby places include Florence (3.6 mi), Richland (4.9 mi), Byram (5.6 mi), Terry (8 mi), Pearl (9.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023