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Kosciusko, MS


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Kosciusko, Mississippi

Kosciusko, Mississippi, in Attala county, is 63 miles NE of Jackson, Mississippi (center to center) and 147 miles S of Memphis, Tennessee. There are an estimated 7,372 people in the city.

The People and Families of Kosciusko

In Kosciusko, about 43% of adults are married. Though there are lots of families, Kosciusko 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. Kosciusko has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Kosciusko had a median family income of $29,000.

Political Inclinations

Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Kosciusko Housing

Approximately 64% of housing in Kosciusko is owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Kosciusko, 94% of commuters drive to work. The commute to work is less of a chore in the city than other cities.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyKosciusko Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Kosciusko Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Kosciusko Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Kosciusko, MS

Comparing Kosciusko 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 Population107
Senior Citizens1010
Racial Diversity77
Age of the Population69
Children Under 5 Years Old53
Male Share of the Population14
Well-Paid Single Men14

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size43
Portion of People Married25

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults35
People Above Poverty17
People in Middle Class or Better15
Median Family Income14

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Public Transportation Use68
Working at Home48
Walking and Biking to Work37

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents105
Affordability of Property Taxes105
People Living Alone88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing75
Housing Recently Built52
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals34

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime67
Low Property Crime46

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