Mantachie, MS

Mantachie, Mississippi

Mantachie, Mississippi, in Itawamba county, is 88 miles W of Decatur, Alabama (center to center) and 105 miles SE of Memphis, Tennessee. About 1,107 people people live in Mantachie.

The People and Families of Mantachie

In Mantachie, about 63% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Mantachie had a median family income of $35,000. Not many of the people of Mantachie are below middle class. The town does not have a large underclass.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($1,000) in Mantachie than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the town.

Mantachie Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Mantachie, about 73% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Notably, housing in the town tends to be newer than in most towns. Mantachie isn't one of those high-end towns with high property taxes.

Commuting

In Mantachie, 97% of commuters drive to work. The town is designed with driving in mind. It's not a great town for public transportation.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 13%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State)	Top 14%

Comparative Profile of Mantachie, MS

Comparing Mantachie 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
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Mantachie Almanac

Mantachie Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Mantachie Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Mantachie High Schools (2004)

MANTACHIE ATTENDANCE CENTER
MUSTANG DRIVE
662-282-4276
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 1,063 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 16.8

Mantachie Colleges

(List of All Mississippi Colleges)

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