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Guntown, MS


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Guntown, Mississippi

Guntown, Mississippi, in Lee county, is 81 miles S of Jackson, Tennessee (center to center) and 92 miles SE of Memphis, Tennessee. The town has a population of 1,183.

The People and Families of Guntown

In Guntown, about 58% of adults are married. Be careful driving in Guntown, since the town is home to many young children.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Guntown had a median family income of $29,783.

Guntown Housing

Owners occupy 68% of the housing units in Guntown. The average age of the housing in the town is relatively low.

Commuting

In Guntown, 98% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Guntown Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Guntown Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Guntown Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Guntown, MS

Comparing Guntown 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
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Racial Diversity96
Female Share of the Population73
Male Share of the Population48
Senior Citizens22
Age of the Population13
Well-Paid Single Men14

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size87
Portion of People Married59

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults44
People Above Poverty26
Median Family Income25
People in Middle Class or Better15

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times76
Walking and Biking to Work44
Public Transportation Use32
Working at Home37

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Rents97
Affordability of Property Taxes94
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals43
People Living Alone42
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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