Durant, MS Demographics

A map of Durant's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Black	1,924	1,964	91.5%	88.0%
White	179	207	8.5%	9.3%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Hispanic	0	17	0.0%	0.8%
Native American/Other	0	1	0.0%	0.0%
Multiracial	0	42	0.0%	1.9%

Durant, Mississippi has an estimated population of 2,103, a decrease from the 2,231 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.5% Black, 8.5% White, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Durant, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Durant has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Mississippi overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Durant, that probability was 21.6% in 2020 and 15.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Durant is ranked the 122nd most populous place in Mississippi, out of 427 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Durant was ranked the 110th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Durant's White Population

179 residents of Durant, or 8.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Durant is significantly lower than in Mississippi overall, where 55.2% of the population is White. Durant ranks 391st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Durant's White population has declined by an estimated 13.5%. White residents' share of Durant's population has decreased from 9.3% to 8.5%.

Durant is more White than neighboring Pickens (3.9% White). Durant is less White than neighboring Sallis (60.4% White), Goodman (25.4% White), West (45.1% White), and Lexington (30.7% White).

Durant's Black Population

1,924 residents of Durant, or 91.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Durant is significantly higher than in Mississippi overall, where 36.3% of the population is Black. Durant ranks 34th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Durant's Black population has declined by an estimated 2.0%. Black residents' share of Durant's population has increased from 88.0% to 91.5%.

Durant is more Black than neighboring Sallis (38.2% Black), Goodman (70% Black), West (54.9% Black), and Lexington (66.4% Black). Durant is less Black than neighboring Pickens (95% Black).

Durant's Asian Population

0 residents of Durant, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Durant is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 1% of the population is Asian. Durant ranks 252nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Durant's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Durant's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Durant is less Asian than neighboring Goodman (0.9% Asian), Lexington (2.4% Asian), and Pickens (0.2% Asian).

Durant's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Durant, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Durant is slightly lower than in Mississippi overall, where 3.7% of the population is Hispanic. Durant ranks 359th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Durant's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Durant's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Durant is less Hispanic than neighboring Goodman (2% Hispanic).

Durant's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Durant, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Durant is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Durant ranks 323rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Durant's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Durant's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Durant is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lexington (0.4% Native American/Other).

Durant's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Durant, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Durant is slightly lower than in Mississippi overall, where 3% of the population is Multiracial. Durant ranks 293rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Durant's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Durant's population has decreased from 1.9% to 0.0%.

Durant is less Multiracial than neighboring Sallis (1.4% Multiracial), Goodman (1.6% Multiracial), and Pickens (0.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.