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Grenada, MS


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Grenada, Mississippi

Introduction to Grenada, Mississippi

Grenada, Mississippi, in Grenada county, is 96 miles S of Memphis, Tennessee. There are an estimated 14,879 people in the city.

Grenada History

The city of Grenada was incorporated in 1836. It was the largest town in Grenada County, which was formed by merging the four counties of Carroll, Tallahatchie, Choctaw and Yalobusha. It is believed that the name Grenada was a misspelling of the Spanish city, Granada. However, some also believe that the name came from the Indian word for marriage.

Grenada and nearby Attractions

  • Grenada Plaza Shopping Center
  • Butler Hill Park
  • History Museum
  • Williams Amusement
  • Hugh White State Park
  • The Dogwoods Golf Course

Things To Do In Grenada

Grenada Plaza Shopping Center is the ideal place to shop and have fun. Butler Hill Park, Hugh White State Park and Bledsoe Park come with various recreational facilities. The History Museum and the Coca-Cola Museum are notable sites to visit from Grenada. Golfers can enjoy a round at the Dogwoods Golf Course. Each year, the Grenada Lake Fiddlin' with the Frogs Blue Grass Festival and the Downtown Jubilee are hosted by the city.

Grenada Transportation

Memphis International is the nearest major airport.

Grenada Higher Education

Facilities for higher education are available from Mississippi Valley State University, the University of Mississippi, Mississippi Delta Community College and Holmes Community College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 7%Grenada Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Grenada Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Grenada Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 15%Grenada Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 18%Grenada Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Grenada, MS

Comparing Grenada 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 Population108
Children Under 5 Years Old75
Senior Citizens77
Racial Diversity75
Age of the Population47
Well-Paid Single Women26
Male Share of the Population13
Well-Paid Single Men15

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size65
Portion of People Married26

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults35
People in Middle Class or Better16
People Above Poverty17
Median Family Income16

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Public Transportation Use79
Walking and Biking to Work69
Working at Home14

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents104
Affordability of Property Taxes103
Housing Recently Built74
People Living Alone66
Seasonal and Vacation Housing53
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals56

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime35
Low Violent Crime33

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