Como, MS

Como, Mississippi

Como, Mississippi, in Panola county, is 44 miles S of Memphis, Tennessee. The town has a population of 1,310.

The People and Families of Como

In Como, about 40% of adults are married. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the town. One thing visitors notice about the town is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids. Como is known for its large population of single adults.

There is an unusually large share of women in the town.

Wealth and Education

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

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Como ($500). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Como Housing

About 70% of housing units in Como are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Como, 98% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Low Property Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 15%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 16%

Comparative Profile of Como, MS

Comparing Como 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
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
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
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Short Commute Times

Housing

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

Crime

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

Como Almanac

Como Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Como Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Como residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Como, 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.

Como High Schools (2004)

NORTH PANOLA VOC COMP
601 RAILROAD STREET
662-526-5804
A Vocational School

Como Colleges

(List of All Mississippi Colleges)

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