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Grenada, MS


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Grenada, Mississippi

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

The People and Families of Grenada

In Grenada, about 44% of adults are married. Though there are lots of families, Grenada isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

The city has a larger percentage of females than most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Grenada had a median family income of $31,316.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($1,700) in Grenada. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Grenada Housing

Approximately 61% of housing in Grenada is owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Grenada, 96% of commuters drive to work. The commute to work is less of a chore in the city than other cities.

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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