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Gloster, Mississippi, in Amite county, is 52 miles N of Baton Rouge, Louisiana (center to center) and 102 miles NW of New Orleans, Louisiana. The town has a population of 1,073.
In Gloster, about 42% of adults are married. Gloster is known for its large population of single adults.
Approximately 56% of Gloster is non-white. Gloster boasts a diverse population for Mississippi, with several racial groups well-represented among the population.
There is an unusually large share of women in the town.
In 2000, Gloster had a median family income of $23,750.
In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Gloster ($1,500). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
The streets of Gloster are considered safe by both national and state standards.
About 70% of housing units in Gloster are owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Typical rents in Gloster are affordable, at least compared to other towns in the state. Homeowners in the town benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other towns in Mississippi.
In Gloster, 94% of commuters drive to work.
Gloster strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Mississippi):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 2% |  |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. State) | Top 16% | |
| Low Property Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 16% | |
Comparing Gloster to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Mississippi (State):
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| College Educated Adults | | |
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| Working at Home | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Affordability of Rents | | |
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
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| People Living Alone | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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