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Burnsville, MS


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Burnsville, Mississippi

Burnsville, Mississippi, in Tishomingo county, is 60 miles SE of Jackson, Tennessee (center to center) and 100 miles E of Memphis, Tennessee. The town has a population of 1,034.

The People and Families of Burnsville

In Burnsville, about 53% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Burnsville had a median family income of $27,679.

Burnsville Housing

About 60% of housing units in Burnsville are owner-occupied. Housing in the town tends to be newer construction. Homeowners in Burnsville benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other towns in Mississippi.

Commuting

In Burnsville, 96% of commuters drive to work. You'll want a car to get around in the town. Or at least you'll find that a great majority of people here drive everywhere.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyBurnsville Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Burnsville Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Burnsville, MS

Comparing Burnsville 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
Children Under 5 Years Old86
Male Share of the Population36
Senior Citizens22
Age of the Population24
Well-Paid Single Men13
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size64
Portion of People Married38

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults21
People in Middle Class or Better15
People Above Poverty15
Median Family Income14

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times54
Working at Home13
Walking and Biking to Work11
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
Affordability of Rents108
Housing Recently Built97
People Living Alone66
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals53
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