Collins, MS

Collins, Mississippi

Collins, Mississippi, in Covington county, is 58 miles SE of Jackson, Mississippi (center to center) and 121 miles N of New Orleans, Louisiana. As of the year 2000 census, 2,683 people lived in Collins.

The People and Families of Collins

In Collins, about 32% of adults are married. Watch out for that stroller! It's hard to swing a rattle in Collins without hitting a preschooler. Though it's not a singles bar, single people will feel at home in the city; the city has more single adults than most places of its size.

Approximately 53% of Collins is non-white. A diverse population is one of the features of the city.

If you spend a lot of time in Collins, you'll notice that retired and elderly people are a common sight.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Collins had a median family income of $23,068.

Political Inclinations

Collins residents donated more money ($2,000) to John Kerry than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from the city.

Collins Housing

An estimated 68% of living spaces in Collins are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The housing stock in the city is younger than in most places. Property values, and taxes, are on the low side in Collins compared to other places in the state.

Commuting

In Collins, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 10%

Comparative Profile of Collins, MS

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Collins Almanac

Collins Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Collins Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Collins, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Collins Hospitals

COVINGTON COUNTY HOSPITAL CAH
(Government - Local)
701 SOUTH HOLLY AVENUE
(601) 765-6711
Emergency Service: Yes

Collins High Schools (2004)

COLLINS HIGH SCHOOL
1208 S. DOGWOOD
601-765-3203
A Title I school.
Serves 518 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.4

COVINGTON CO VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL
1200 S. DOGWOOD ST.
601-765-8253
A Vocational School

COVINGTON COUNTY ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL
1104 S. ELM ST.
601-765-1465
A Non-traditional School

Collins Colleges

(List of All Mississippi Colleges)

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