Living in Bruce, Mississippi
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bruce · Census data 2020–2024
Bruce has 1,483 residents with a median age of 41.1. The median household income is $26,923 (52% lower than the Mississippi median), the median home value is $71,700, the median rent is $643/month.
Bruce is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Bruce at a glance
- Population
- 1,483
- Median age
- 41.1State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $26,923State: $56,447
- Median home value
- $71,700State: $169,800
- Median rent
- $643/moState: $954
- Homeowners
- 41.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.7%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Bruce a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 58% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3.2%.
Cons: Median household income 52% lower than the Mississippi median; a poverty rate of 31.1%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Bruce
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bruce the median home value is $71,700, 78% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $643 per month, which is 28.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $838 a month in housing costs.
Bruce median household income
The median household income in Bruce is $26,923 and the income per person is $26,574. 31.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Mississippi: 18.9%).
Housing in Bruce: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 959
- Owner-occupied
- 41.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 58.6%
- Vacant
- 25.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.02
Bruce demographics
- Population
- 1,483
- Median age
- 41.1
- Under 18
- 23.8%
- 65 and older
- 18.3%
- Households
- 718
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 5.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bruce ›
Education in Bruce
13.7% of adults 25 and older in Bruce have a bachelor's degree or higher (Mississippi: 25.1%), and 2.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bruce
- Unemployment rate
- 3.2%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 5.6%
- Drive alone
- 93.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 74.2%
Bruce vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce | 1,483 | $26,923 | $71,700 | $643 |
| Pittsboro | 300 | $42,216 | — | — |
| Calhoun City | 1,745 | $40,078 | $94,700 | $537 |
| Derma | 963 | $41,071 | $84,800 | $752 |
| Big Creek | 124 | $64,583 | $88,600 | — |
| Vardaman | 1,100 | $38,456 | $53,800 | $465 |
| Randolph | 613 | $48,029 | $218,700 | — |
| New Houlka | 702 | $46,705 | $85,100 | $756 |
| Coffeeville | 785 | $26,250 | $87,300 | $670 |
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What is the median household income in Bruce, MS?
The median household income in Bruce is $26,923, 52% lower than the Mississippi median of $56,447 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Bruce?
The median home value in Bruce is $71,700, compared with $169,800 in Mississippi.
How much is rent in Bruce?
The median gross rent in Bruce is $643 per month, about 28.3% of household income.
Is Bruce, MS a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 58% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3.2%. Minuses: median household income 52% lower than the Mississippi median; a poverty rate of 31.1%.
What is the median age in Bruce?
The median age in Bruce is 41.1 years (Mississippi: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Bruce?
The average commute to work in Bruce is 25 minutes; 5.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bruce?
The unemployment rate in Bruce is 3.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bruce?
13.7% of adults in Bruce have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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