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Weir, MS
Town in Choctaw County, Mississippi.
Population
704
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
655
ZIP codes
0
Weir and its ZIP codes
Weir at a glance
- Weir is about 10 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- The median household income is $35,938, 36% below the Mississippi median of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $67,600 (60% below Mississippi) and median rent is $594 a month.
Local data for Weir, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Weir, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$35,938
Poverty rate
28.3%
Median home value
$67,600
Median rent
$594/mo
Homeownership
79.8%
Bachelor's or higher
17.4%
Median age
39.2
Average commute
33.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (45), German Americans (35), Jamaican Americans (12).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Choctaw County. PPP loans are for Weir.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -1.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,833
2,257 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$43,892
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$42.3M
FY 2026, $5,132 per person
How people get to work
Weir, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.7%
- Carpooled12.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home6.3%
Average one-way commute: 33.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Weir, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
259
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
11
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 34°F
57.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Weir, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.0%
U.S. 33.3% +10.7 pts
Diabetes
19.3%
U.S. 12.1% +7.2 pts
Smoking
17.1%
U.S. 12.8% +4.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.2%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Weir
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| McCoolTown | 5.5 mi | 0.9 |
| French CampTown | 6.5 mi | 1 |
| AckermanTown | 7.7 mi | 2.3 |
| EthelTown | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| SturgisTown | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| StewartCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| LouisvilleCity | 17 mi | 15.1 |
| EuporaCity | 19 mi | 3.9 |
| KilmichaelTown | 20 mi | 2.9 |
| MathistonTown | 21 mi | 2.5 |
| KosciuskoCity | 22 mi | 7.5 |
| NoxapaterTown | 23 mi | 1 |
| MabenTown | 23 mi | 1.9 |
| LongviewCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1.7 |
| WalthallVillage | 23 mi | 1 |
| VaidenTown | 27 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Weir, MS in?
- Weir is in Choctaw County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Weir, MS?
- About 704 people live in Weir, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Weir?
- Nearby places include McCool (5.5 mi), French Camp (6.5 mi), Ackerman (7.7 mi), Ethel (14 mi), Sturgis (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023