Metcalfe, MS Demographics

A map of Metcalfe's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Black	1,040	773	97.4%	94.7%
Multiracial	28	22	2.6%	2.7%
White	0	15	0.0%	1.8%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Hispanic	0	6	0.0%	0.7%
Native American/Other	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Metcalfe, Mississippi has an estimated population of 1,068, a dramatic increase from the 816 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 97.4% Black, 2.6% Multiracial, 0.0% White, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Metcalfe, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Metcalfe 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 Metcalfe, that probability was 10.2% in 2020 and 5.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Metcalfe is ranked the 190th 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). Metcalfe was ranked the 215th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Metcalfe's White Population

0 residents of Metcalfe, or 0.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Metcalfe is significantly lower than in Mississippi overall, where 55.2% of the population is White. Metcalfe ranks 416th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Metcalfe's White population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. White residents' share of Metcalfe's population has decreased from 1.8% to 0.0%.

Metcalfe is less White than neighboring Greenville (14.9% White), Leland (27.9% White), and Elizabeth (9.7% White).

Metcalfe's Black Population

1,040 residents of Metcalfe, or 97.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Metcalfe is significantly higher than in Mississippi overall, where 36.3% of the population is Black. Metcalfe ranks 14th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Metcalfe's Black population has grown by an estimated 34.5%. Black residents' share of Metcalfe's population has increased from 94.7% to 97.4%.

Metcalfe is more Black than neighboring Winterville (51.1% Black), Greenville (82.4% Black), Stoneville (0% Black), Leland (67.9% Black), and Elizabeth (90.3% Black).

Metcalfe's Asian Population

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

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

Metcalfe is less Asian than neighboring Greenville (1.2% Asian).

Metcalfe's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Metcalfe, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Metcalfe is slightly lower than in Mississippi overall, where 3.7% of the population is Hispanic. Metcalfe ranks 361st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Metcalfe's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Metcalfe's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Metcalfe is less Hispanic than neighboring Winterville (48.9% Hispanic), Greenville (0.3% Hispanic), and Leland (0.8% Hispanic).

Metcalfe's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Metcalfe, 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 Metcalfe is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Metcalfe ranks 326th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Metcalfe's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Metcalfe's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Metcalfe is less Native American/Other than neighboring Greenville (0.3% Native American/Other).

Metcalfe's Multiracial Population

28 residents of Metcalfe, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Metcalfe is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 3% of the population is Multiracial. Metcalfe ranks 186th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Metcalfe's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 27.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Metcalfe's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.6%.

Metcalfe is more Multiracial than neighboring Winterville (0% Multiracial), Greenville (1% Multiracial), Stoneville (0% Multiracial), and Elizabeth (0% Multiracial). Metcalfe is less Multiracial than neighboring Leland (3.4% 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.