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Mccomb, MS


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McComb, Mississippi

McComb, Mississippi, in Pike county, is 67 miles NE of Baton Rouge, Louisiana (center to center) and 92 miles N of New Orleans, Louisiana. The city has a population of 13,337.

The People and Families of McComb

In McComb, about 40% of adults are married. Be careful driving in McComb, since the city is home to many young children. Looking at the city, you'll find a large share of the people are not married.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in McComb, in comparison to similar cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, McComb had a median family income of $27,758.

Political Inclinations

Residents of McComb gave more campaign money ($6,000) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

McComb Housing

Owners occupy 58% of the housing units in McComb. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In McComb, 97% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work in McComb tends to be by car.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Mccomb Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Mccomb Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of McComb, MS

Comparing Mccomb 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 Population1010
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Senior Citizens88
Racial Diversity76
Age of the Population46
Well-Paid Single Women26
Well-Paid Single Men14
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size54
Portion of People Married13

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults36
People in Middle Class or Better13
People Above Poverty14
Median Family Income14

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Public Transportation Use24
Walking and Biking to Work24
Working at Home13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents104
Affordability of Property Taxes92
People Living Alone78
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals69
Seasonal and Vacation Housing53
Housing Recently Built41

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime33
Low Property Crime24

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