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Beaumont, MS


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Beaumont, Mississippi

Beaumont, Mississippi, in Perry county, is 53 miles N of Biloxi, Mississippi (center to center) and 108 miles NE of New Orleans, Louisiana. The town contains a population of approximately 977.

The People and Families of Beaumont

In Beaumont, about 49% of adults are married. Unmarried people abound in Beaumont.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Beaumont had a median family income of $24,250.

Beaumont Housing

Beaumont has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 75% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the town are newer than those found in most places. Rents in Beaumont tend toward the low side for Mississippi. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in the town the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Beaumont, 97% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyBeaumont Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 6%Beaumont Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Beaumont Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Beaumont, MS

Comparing Beaumont 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
Female Share of the Population85
Racial Diversity82
Children Under 5 Years Old42
Senior Citizens34
Male Share of the Population36
Age of the Population24
Well-Paid Single Men13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size65
Portion of People Married27

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults21
People in Middle Class or Better14
Median Family Income12
People Above Poverty12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work810
Public Transportation Use43
Short Commute Times22
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents109
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
Housing Recently Built99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
People Living Alone55
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