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Mayersville, MS


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Mayersville, Mississippi

Mayersville, Mississippi, in Issaquena county, is 65 miles NW of Jackson, Mississippi (center to center) and 165 miles S of Memphis, Tennessee. The town has a population of 795.

The People and Families of Mayersville

In Mayersville, about 17% of adults are married. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the town. The town is known for its large population of single adults.

Interestingly, Mayersville is known for having more men than similar towns.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Mayersville had a median family income of $15,208.

Mayersville Housing

About 52% of housing units in Mayersville are owner-occupied. Housing in the town tends to be newer construction. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments. Typical rents in the town are affordable, at least compared to other towns in the state.

Commuting

In Mayersville, 85% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work is generally easier in Mayersville than in most places of its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyMayersville Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyMayersville Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyMayersville Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Mayersville Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Mayersville, MS

Comparing Mayersville 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
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity61
Children Under 5 Years Old21
Senior Citizens11
Age of the Population12
Well-Paid Single Men13
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size98
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults11
People in Middle Class or Better11
People Above Poverty11
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work11
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes95
People Living Alone77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
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