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Duncan, MS
Town in Bolivar County, Mississippi.
Population
477
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
521
ZIP codes
0
Duncan and its ZIP codes
Duncan at a glance
- Duncan is about 8.3 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
Local data for Duncan, MS
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bolivar County. PPP loans are for Duncan.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,558
10,505 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,666
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$227M
FY 2026, $7,323 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Duncan, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
522
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
384
2.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 32°F
55.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Duncan, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
53.0%
U.S. 33.3% +19.7 pts
Diabetes
32.1%
U.S. 12.1% +20.0 pts
Smoking
27.9%
U.S. 12.8% +15.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.8%
U.S. 11.1% +5.7 pts
Cities near Duncan
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AlligatorTown | 3.6 mi | 1 |
| ShelbyCity | 6.7 mi | 2.7 |
| BoboCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 1.9 |
| Rena LaraCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 2.3 |
| WinstonvilleTown | 9 mi | 0.3 |
| Mound BayouCity | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| GunnisonTown | 13 mi | 1 |
| MerigoldTown | 14 mi | 1 |
| ClarksdaleCity | 14 mi | 18.8 |
| DublinCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| FarrellCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.3 |
| LyonTown | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| SymondsCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.1 |
| Mellwood, ARCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.9 |
| TutwilerTown | 18 mi | 2.8 |
| RenovaTown | 18 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Duncan, MS in?
- Duncan is in Bolivar County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Duncan, MS?
- About 477 people live in Duncan, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Duncan?
- Nearby places include Alligator (3.6 mi), Shelby (6.7 mi), Bobo (7.4 mi), Rena Lara (8.2 mi), Winstonville (9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023