Lucedale, MS

Lucedale, Mississippi

Lucedale, Mississippi, in George county, is 36 miles NW of Mobile, Alabama (center to center) and 111 miles NE of New Orleans, Louisiana. There are 2,458 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Lucedale

In Lucedale, about 46% of adults are married. People in Lucedale are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lucedale had a median family income of $29,338.

Political Inclinations

Lucedale folks tended to give their money ($2,850) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Lucedale Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Lucedale that were owner-occupied was 67%.

Commuting

In Lucedale, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Lucedale, MS

Comparing Lucedale 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
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Senior Citizens
Male Share of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Age 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 in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Short Commute Times

Housing

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

Crime

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

Lucedale Almanac

Lucedale Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Lucedale Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Lucedale 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, Lucedale, 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.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Lucedale Hospitals

GEORGE COUNTY HOSPITAL
(Government - Local)
859 WINTER STREET
(601) 947-3161
Emergency Service: Yes

Wal-Mart in Lucedale

Lucedale High Schools (2004)

GEORGE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
9284 HWY 63S
601-947-3116
Serves 1,011 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 16

Lucedale Colleges

(List of All Mississippi Colleges)

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