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Corinth, MS


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Corinth, Mississippi

Corinth, Mississippi, in Alcorn county, is 49 miles S of Jackson, Tennessee (center to center) and 87 miles E of Memphis, Tennessee. As of the year 2000 census, 14,054 people lived in Corinth.

The People and Families of Corinth

In Corinth, about 49% of adults are married. Corinth is a place where you'll find a lot of people living alone in their apartments or homes. It's not a place just for families. 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.

In Corinth, females are somewhat more common than males. If you spend a lot of time in the city, you'll notice that retired and elderly people are a common sight.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Corinth had a median family income of $35,232.

Political Inclinations

Corinth residents donated more money ($750) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

Corinth Housing

An estimated 60% of living spaces in Corinth are occupied by their owners, not by renters.

Commuting

In Corinth, 94% of commuters drive to work. You might spend less time in the car if you live in the city; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyCorinth Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyCorinth Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Corinth Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Corinth, MS

Comparing Corinth 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 Population96
Senior Citizens910
Age of the Population910
Racial Diversity88
Children Under 5 Years Old53
Well-Paid Single Women27
Male Share of the Population25
Well-Paid Single Men27

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married26
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults46
Median Family Income27
People in Middle Class or Better28
People Above Poverty27

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home59
Public Transportation Use46
Walking and Biking to Work48

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents106
Affordability of Property Taxes103
People Living Alone1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing76
Housing Recently Built62
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals57

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime34
Low Property Crime12

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