Bruce, Mississippi

Bruce is a town situated along the Skuna River in Calhoun County, Mississippi, United States. As of the 2010 census, it had a population of 1,939.[3]

Bruce, Mississippi
Town
Location of Bruce, Mississippi
Bruce, Mississippi
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 33°59′31″N 89°20′32″W
CountryUnited States
StateMississippi
CountyCalhoun
Area
 • Total2.44 sq mi (6.31 km2)
 • Land2.44 sq mi (6.31 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
276 ft (84 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total1,939
 • Estimate 
(2019)[2]
1,818
 • Density746.31/sq mi (288.13/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
38915
Area code(s)662
FIPS code28-09180
GNIS feature ID0667656
Websitewww.cityofbruce.org

History

The town was named for E. L. Bruce, founder of the E. L. Bruce Company, a sawmill operation. The sawmill industry is still vital in the town, with Weyerhaeuser operating a mill; Bruce is also home to other independently owned mills.

Geography

Bruce is located in north-central Calhoun County. Mississippi Highway 9 runs through the center of town, leading south 4 miles (6 km) to Pittsboro, the county seat, 10 miles (16 km) south to Calhoun City, and northeast 31 miles (50 km) to Pontotoc. Mississippi Highway 32 crosses Highway 9 in the center of Bruce and leads east 21 miles (34 km) to New Houlka and northwest 26 miles (42 km) to Water Valley.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Bruce has a total area of 2.4 square miles (6.3 km2), all land.[3] The Skuna River, a tributary of the Yalobusha River and then the Yazoo River, passes south of the town.

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1930946—
19401,38546.4%
19501,71924.1%
19601,698−1.2%
19702,03319.7%
19802,2088.6%
19902,127−3.7%
20002,097−1.4%
20101,939−7.5%
2019 (est.)1,818[2]−6.2%
U.S. Decennial Census[4]
Aerial view of Bruce

As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 2,097 people, 889 households, and 562 families residing in the town. The population density was 818.8 people per square mile (316.3/km2). There were 1,005 housing units at an average density of 392.4/sq mi (151.6/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 53.27% White, 44.35% African American, 0.52% Native American, 0.86% from other races, and 1.00% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.19% of the population.

There were 889 households, out of which 28.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.3% were married couples living together, 22.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.7% were non-families. 34.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.98.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 27.8% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 25.1% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 17.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.0 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $20,417, and the median income for a family was $31,806. Males had a median income of $34,063 versus $21,380 for females. The per capita income for the town was $14,233. About 20.1% of families and 29.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 46.6% of those under age 18 and 26.6% of those age 65 or over.

Education

The town of Bruce is served by the Calhoun County School District. There are three public schools in the district: Bruce, Calhoun City, and Vardaman. Bruce is a Level 5 High School, which is the highest academic ranking in Mississippi. Calhoun City is slightly smaller than Bruce High School. Bruce and Calhoun City High are both District 2A schools, and Vardaman High is a District 1A school.

The Bruce Trojan High School baseball team were 2A State Champions in 2012, the Bruce Lady Trojan High basketball team were 2A State Champions in 1998 and 2002, and the Bruce Trojan High School football team were 2A State Champions in 1996.

Notable people

References
  1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 26, 2020.
  2. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  3. "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Bruce town, Mississippi". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved October 2, 2014.
  4. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  5. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  6. "Jim Beckett's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved 19 May 2020.
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