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Durant, MS
City in Holmes County, Mississippi.
Population
2,103
Land area
2.2sq mi
People per sq mi
939
ZIP codes
0
Durant and its ZIP codes
Durant at a glance
- Durant is about 15 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $30,130 a year, 47% less than the Mississippi figure of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $69,600 (59% below Mississippi) and median rent is $482 a month.
Local data for Durant, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Durant, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$30,130
Poverty rate
31.8%
Median home value
$69,600
Median rent
$482/mo
Homeownership
54.8%
Bachelor's or higher
9.8%
Median age
35.6
Average commute
30.9 min
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Holmes County. PPP loans are for Durant.
Unemployment rate
5.7%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,669
2,959 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$40,609
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$134M
FY 2026, $7,862 per person
How people get to work
Durant, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.8%
- Carpooled19.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
- Worked from home4.3%
Average one-way commute: 30.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Durant, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
381
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
26
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 31°F
56.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Durant, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
51.8%
U.S. 33.3% +18.5 pts
Diabetes
23.3%
U.S. 12.1% +11.2 pts
Smoking
22.8%
U.S. 12.8% +10.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.3%
U.S. 11.1% +4.2 pts
Cities near Durant
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SallisTown | 6.4 mi | 0.4 |
| GoodmanTown | 8.5 mi | 0.8 |
| WestTown | 9.1 mi | 0.6 |
| LexingtonCity | 12 mi | 2.4 |
| PickensTown | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| KosciuskoCity | 15 mi | 7.5 |
| VaidenTown | 18 mi | 2.1 |
| EthelTown | 23 mi | 0.6 |
| TchulaTown | 23 mi | 1.4 |
| RedwaterCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 10.5 |
| CrugerTown | 28 mi | 1 |
| EdenVillage | 28 mi | 0.5 |
| CarthageCity | 30 mi | 9.3 |
| CarrolltonTown | 30 mi | 0.8 |
| BentonCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 4.6 |
| WinonaCity | 30 mi | 13.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Durant, MS in?
- Durant is in Holmes County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Durant, MS?
- About 2,103 people live in Durant, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Durant?
- Nearby places include Sallis (6.4 mi), Goodman (8.5 mi), West (9.1 mi), Lexington (12 mi), Pickens (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023