Town · Mississippi
Bruce, Mississippi
Bruce, town, in Calhoun County, Mississippi. Bruce had 1,608 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 5.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,707 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,483 (±249). GEOID 2809180.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,608
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,707 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,483 ±249
Median household income
$26,923
±$11,471 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $56,447
Median home value
$71,700
±$31,679 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $169,800
Median gross rent
$643
±$62 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $954
Where is Bruce and what county is it in?
Bruce is a town in Calhoun County, Mississippi. It covers 2.4 square miles of land, 701 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Bruce, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,608 people lived in Bruce on July 1, 2025, down 5.9% since 2020, a steeper fall than Mississippi's (−0.2%). The 2020 Census counted 1,707 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,483 (±249).
| Measure | Bruce | Calhoun County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,483 ±249 | 12,922 | no clear change |
| Households | 718 ±104 | 5,611 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.02 ±0.27 | 2.25 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 959 ±108 | 6,750 | no clear change |
Bruce's population since 2000
From 2,097 in 2000 to 1,608 in 2025: down 23.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Bruce as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Bruce?
The median resident of Bruce is 41.1 years old; 23.8% are under 18 and 18.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 52.5%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 44.0%.
| Measure | Bruce | Calhoun County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.1 ±9.6 | 42.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.8% ±5.8 pts | 22.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.3% ±6.3 pts | 20.8% | – |
| Male | 50.6% ±5.6 pts | 49.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% ±3.0 pts | 6.3% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 44.0% ±11.2 pts | 63.7% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 52.5% ±11.9 pts | 26.4% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.0 pts | 0.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.0 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.0 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.5% ±2.3 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.0 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.0% ±3.0 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 0.0% ±3.2 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.9% ±4.5 pts | 4.9% | – |
| With a disability | 29.2% ±8.5 pts | 22.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.4% ±4.5 pts | 12.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 84.7% ±5.6 pts | 78.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 13.7% ±5.3 pts | 12.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 2.6% ±1.8 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 94.2% ±4.6 pts | 92.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.0% ±3.0 pts | 1.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Bruce earn?
Half of Bruce's 718 households earn less than $26,923 a year (±$11,471), against $43,125 in Calhoun County and $56,447 in Mississippi. In 2015-2019 the median was $46,766 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $19,843 after inflation. 31.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Bruce | Calhoun County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $26,923 ±$11,471 | $43,125 | −$19,843 |
| Mean household income | $64,561 ±$22,770 | $58,887 | – |
| Per capita income | $26,574 ±$6,099 | $25,415 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 31.1% ±9.3 pts | 20.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 21.2% ±13.8 pts | 27.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.5% ±7.3 pts | 13.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 79.5% ±8.7 pts | 88.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 74.2% ±10.3 pts | 78.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Bruce?
Owners occupy 41.4% of Bruce's occupied homes and renters 58.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $71,700 by its owner (±$31,679). The median renter pays $643 a month including utilities, and 35.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Bruce | Calhoun County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $71,700 ±$31,679 | $90,300 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $643 ±$62 | $662 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 35.5% ±14.7 pts | 31.8% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $838 ±$139 | $1,099 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 41.4% ±9.0 pts | 72.0% | −14.6 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 58.6% ±9.0 pts | 28.0% | – |
| Housing units | 959 ±108 | 6,750 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 12.0% ±8.3 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.7% ±6.3 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 69.7% ±8.1 pts | 74.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.5% ±3.0 pts | 16.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±4.6 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.0% ±4.6 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.6% ±3.6 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 18.0% ±8.5 pts | 6.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Bruce building?
Builders took permits for 2 new housing units in Bruce in 2025 (2 in single-family houses), 1.2 per 1,000 residents against 2.8 across Mississippi.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Bruce work and get to work?
93.1% of Bruce's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 24.9 minutes.
| Measure | Bruce | Calhoun County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 48.2% ±6.2 pts | 53.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.2% ±2.8 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 93.1% ±6.0 pts | 86.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 1.3% ±2.5 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±8.0 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±8.0 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.6% ±5.4 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.9 min ±6.4 | 29.9 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Bruce?
1 census tract lies mostly in Bruce, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9502Calhoun County | 1,308 | $24,565 |
| Tract 9501Calhoun County | 3,122 | $49,839 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Bruce) · Census block assignment files
How does Bruce compare with other places in Mississippi?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Bruce is the 8,506th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 116th-most populous of 299 in Mississippi.
Bruce ranks 165th of 172 places in Mississippi with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 116th | 299 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 113th | 148 |
| Residents per square mile | 72nd | 187 |
| Median household income | 165th | 172 |
| Per capita income | 92nd | 183 |
| Median home value | 168th | 178 |
| Median gross rent | 137th | 161 |
| Poverty rate | 41st | 160 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 141st | 171 |
| Median age | 53rd | 186 |
| Owner-occupied share | 172nd | 182 |
| Travel time to work | 76th | 185 |
Bruce's figures with every place in Mississippi (CSV)
Every place in Mississippi, sortable · Compare Bruce with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Bruce?
21 of the 57 figures for Bruce on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Bruce are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Bruce.