Friars Point, MS

Friars Point, Mississippi

Friars Point, Mississippi, in Coahoma county, is 63 miles SW of Memphis, Tennessee. About 1,480 people people live in Friars Point.

The People and Families of Friars Point

In Friars Point, about 29% of adults are married. Friars Point has a large average household size. It's not exactly overrun with people living alone. The people of the town spend a lot of time talking about the schools and playgrounds. The place is loaded with young children. Singles, rather than married couples, seem the order of the day in Friars Point.

Kinder? Gentler? Well at least we can say that women form a particularly large portion of the population in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Friars Point had a median family income of $19,500.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($4,000) in Friars Point than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the town.

Friars Point Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Friars Point, about 60% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Notably, housing in the town tends to be newer than in most towns. Friars Point isn't one of those high-end towns with high property taxes.

Commuting

In Friars Point, 83% of commuters drive to work. One alternative to driving in the town is the public transportation system.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 9%

Comparative Profile of Friars Point, MS

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Friars Point Almanac

Friars Point Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Friars Point Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Friars Point 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, Friars Point, 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.

Friars Point Colleges

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