Heidelberg, MS

Heidelberg, Mississippi

Heidelberg, Mississippi, in Jasper county, is 75 miles E of Jackson, Mississippi (center to center) and 148 miles NE of New Orleans, Louisiana. There are 840 residents in the town.

The People and Families of Heidelberg

In Heidelberg, about 42% of adults are married. People in Heidelberg are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Women are better represented than men in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Heidelberg had a median family income of $27,768.

Political Inclinations

Heidelberg folks tended to give their money ($981) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Heidelberg Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Heidelberg that were owner-occupied was 83%.

Commuting

In Heidelberg, 87% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 13%

Comparative Profile of Heidelberg, MS

Comparing Heidelberg 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
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Male Share 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
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

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

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Heidelberg Almanac

Heidelberg Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Heidelberg Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Heidelberg 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, Heidelberg, 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.

Heidelberg High Schools (2004)

HEIDELBERG HIGH SCHOOL
804 NORTH PINE AVE
601-787-3414
Serves 543 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.3

JASPER CO CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER
2419 HIGHWAY 528
601-787-4753
A Vocational School

Heidelberg Colleges

(List of All Mississippi Colleges)

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