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Crenshaw, MS


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Crenshaw, Mississippi

Crenshaw, Mississippi, in Panola county, is 45 miles S of Memphis, Tennessee. There are an estimated 916 people in the town.

The People and Families of Crenshaw

In Crenshaw, about 45% of adults are married. Families have pride of place in Crenshaw, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind. Though there are lots of families, the town isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Crenshaw had a median family income of $23,393.

Crenshaw Housing

Approximately 78% of housing in Crenshaw is owner-occupied. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in the town.

Commuting

In Crenshaw, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Crenshaw Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Crenshaw Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Crenshaw, MS

Comparing Crenshaw 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
Racial Diversity83
Female Share of the Population74
Male Share of the Population47
Senior Citizens45
Children Under 5 Years Old31
Age of the Population24
Well-Paid Single Men12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size98
Portion of People Married26

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults22
People Above Poverty14
Median Family Income12
People in Middle Class or Better12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use86
Short Commute Times21
Working at Home25
Walking and Biking to Work22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
Affordability of Rents96
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
People Living Alone66
Housing Recently Built62
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals31
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