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Bude, MS


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Bude, Mississippi

Bude, Mississippi, in Franklin county, is 69 miles SW of Jackson, Mississippi (center to center) and 114 miles NW of New Orleans, Louisiana. The town contains a population of approximately 1,037.

The People and Families of Bude

In Bude, about 41% of adults are married. There are plenty of young children in Bude. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in the town, which is home to many people who live alone. Unmarried people abound in Bude.

The town has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bude had a median family income of $25,000.

Bude Housing

Bude has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 66% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the town are newer than those found in most places. Bude, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments. Rents in the town tend toward the low side for Mississippi. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in Bude the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Bude, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyBude Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Bude Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Bude, MS

Comparing Bude 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 Population97
Children Under 5 Years Old97
Racial Diversity84
Senior Citizens45
Age of the Population36
Male Share of the Population24
Well-Paid Single Men12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size53
Portion of People Married13

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults43
People Above Poverty13
Median Family Income13
People in Middle Class or Better12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use87
Walking and Biking to Work66
Short Commute Times44
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Affordability of Property Taxes109
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone910
Housing Recently Built98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing810
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