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Coldwater, MS


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Coldwater, Mississippi

Coldwater, Mississippi, in Tate county, is 31 miles S of Memphis, Tennessee. The town contains a population of approximately 1,674.

The People and Families of Coldwater

In Coldwater, about 41% of adults are married. Coldwater has a large-family feeling. There are plenty of young children in the town. Unmarried people abound in Coldwater.

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, Coldwater had a median family income of $31,364.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Coldwater favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $300. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the town.

Coldwater Housing

Coldwater has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 71% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Coldwater, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Coldwater Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Coldwater Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Coldwater, MS

Comparing Coldwater 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 Population109
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Racial Diversity83
Well-Paid Single Women46
Senior Citizens33
Age of the Population24
Well-Paid Single Men14
Male Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size99
Portion of People Married15

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults54
People in Middle Class or Better27
Median Family Income26
People Above Poverty27

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use98
Short Commute Times43
Walking and Biking to Work22
Working at Home13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes94
Housing Recently Built62
Affordability of Rents62
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals54
Seasonal and Vacation Housing54
People Living Alone43
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