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Terry, MS
Town in Hinds County, Mississippi.
Population
1,620
Land area
3.8sq mi
People per sq mi
425
ZIP codes
0
Terry and its ZIP codes
Terry at a glance
- Terry is about 6.8 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $47,734 a year, 15% less than the Mississippi figure of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $162,100 (5% below Mississippi) and median rent is $1,313 a month.
Local data for Terry, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Terry, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$47,734
Poverty rate
13.7%
Median home value
$162,100
Median rent
$1,313/mo
Homeownership
86.1%
Bachelor's or higher
36.9%
Median age
29.3
Average commute
32.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (87), German Americans (39), Mexican Americans (17).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hinds County. PPP loans are for Terry.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,510
109,465 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,448
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.2B
FY 2026, $9,832 per person
How people get to work
Terry, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone93.8%
- Carpooled1.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home2.2%
Average one-way commute: 32.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Terry, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
1,220
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2,255
2.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 37°F
62.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Terry, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.1%
U.S. 33.3% +10.8 pts
Diabetes
15.7%
U.S. 12.1% +3.6 pts
Smoking
16.3%
U.S. 12.8% +3.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.8%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Terry
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ByramCity | 6 mi | 20.4 |
| ClearyCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 4.9 |
| Crystal SpringsCity | 8.5 mi | 5.4 |
| FlorenceCity | 11 mi | 8.1 |
| RichlandCity | 12 mi | 12.5 |
| RaymondCity | 13 mi | 2.9 |
| JacksonCity | 14 mi | 111.7 |
| LearnedTown | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| ClintonCity | 17 mi | 41.9 |
| HazlehurstCity | 17 mi | 4.4 |
| PearlCity | 17 mi | 25.5 |
| GeorgetownTown | 18 mi | 0.7 |
| UticaTown | 19 mi | 3 |
| BoltonTown | 20 mi | 1.5 |
| BraxtonVillage | 20 mi | 0.6 |
| RobinhoodCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 5.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Terry, MS in?
- Terry is in Hinds County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Terry, MS?
- About 1,620 people live in Terry, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Terry?
- Nearby places include Byram (6 mi), Cleary (8 mi), Crystal Springs (8.5 mi), Florence (11 mi), Richland (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023