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Marks, MS


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Marks, Mississippi

Marks, Mississippi, in Quitman county, is 63 miles S of Memphis, Tennessee. There are an estimated 1,551 people in the city.

The People and Families of Marks

In Marks, about 33% of adults are married. Though there are lots of families, Marks 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.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Marks had a median family income of $27,153.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($1,500) in Marks. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Marks Housing

Approximately 67% of housing in Marks is owner-occupied. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in the city.

Commuting

In Marks, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Marks Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Marks, MS

Comparing Marks 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 Population108
Racial Diversity83
Senior Citizens89
Children Under 5 Years Old41
Age of the Population37
Male Share of the Population13
Well-Paid Single Men13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size75
Portion of People Married12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults77
People in Middle Class or Better14
Median Family Income13
People Above Poverty14

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use87
Short Commute Times76
Walking and Biking to Work77
Working at Home37

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes109
Affordability of Rents86
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
People Living Alone67
Housing Recently Built41
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