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Mendenhall, MS


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Mendenhall, Mississippi

Mendenhall, Mississippi, in Simpson county, is 29 miles SE of Jackson, Mississippi (center to center) and 139 miles N of New Orleans, Louisiana. The city contains a population of approximately 2,555.

The People and Families of Mendenhall

In Mendenhall, about 49% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Mendenhall had a median family income of $32,656.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Mendenhall favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $1,000. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Mendenhall Housing

Mendenhall has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 71% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Mendenhall, 92% of commuters drive to work. In the city, not everyone drives everywhere. The public transportation system may meet your needs.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Mendenhall Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Mendenhall Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Mendenhall, MS

Comparing Mendenhall 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
Racial Diversity96
Children Under 5 Years Old85
Female Share of the Population84
Senior Citizens79
Age of the Population59
Male Share of the Population37
Well-Paid Single Men25

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size75
Portion of People Married49

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults77
Median Family Income27
People in Middle Class or Better26
People Above Poverty16

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use99
Working at Home710
Walking and Biking to Work67
Short Commute Times32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents86
Affordability of Property Taxes83
Housing Recently Built74
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
People Living Alone43
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals32
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