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Anguilla, MS


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Anguilla, Mississippi

Anguilla, Mississippi, in Sharkey county, is 59 miles NW of Jackson, Mississippi (center to center) and 156 miles S of Memphis, Tennessee. The town is home to some 907 residents.

The People and Families of Anguilla

In Anguilla, about 35% of adults are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that Anguilla tends toward large families and full houses. Got kids? Want 'em? You might feel you need them to fit in properly in this town. Anguilla somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Anguilla had a median family income of $21,964.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in Anguilla.

Anguilla Housing

According to the 2000 census, 64% of the housing in Anguilla was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the town have gone up relatively recently. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in Anguilla. In the town you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Anguilla, 89% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Anguilla strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Mississippi):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Anguilla Affordability of Rents
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Anguilla Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Anguilla Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Anguilla, MS

Comparing Anguilla to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Mississippi (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Racial Diversity84
Female Share of the Population63
Male Share of the Population58
Senior Citizens22
Well-Paid Single Men13
Age of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults88
People in Middle Class or Better12
Median Family Income12
People Above Poverty11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Short Commute Times65
Walking and Biking to Work56
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents109
Affordability of Property Taxes109
Housing Recently Built98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals65
People Living Alone54
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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