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Meadville, Mississippi, in Franklin county, is 70 miles SW of Jackson, Mississippi (center to center) and 115 miles NW of New Orleans, Louisiana. There are an estimated 519 people in the town.
In Meadville, about 49% of adults are married. In Meadville, lots of people live on their own.
The town has a larger percentage of females than most places. Meadville has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.
In 2000, Meadville had a median family income of $46,250. Meadville has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The town has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Meadville living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the town.
Approximately 80% of housing in Meadville is owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Meadville is known in Mississippi for having lower rents than most places.
In Meadville, 95% of commuters drive to work. There just aren't a lot of public transporation users in the town. The commute to work is less of a chore in Meadville than other towns.
Meadville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Mississippi):
| Category | Trophy | |
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| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 2% |  |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 8% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 8% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 8% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 10% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 10% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Meadville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Mississippi (State):
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