Metcalfe, MS

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Metcalfe, Mississippi

Metcalfe, Mississippi, in Washington county, is 78 miles SE of Pine Bluff, Arkansas (center to center) and 129 miles SW of Memphis, Tennessee. The town is home to some 1,109 residents.

The People and Families of Metcalfe

In Metcalfe, about 27% of adults are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that Metcalfe tends toward large families and full houses. Got kids? Want 'em? You might feel you need them to fit in properly in this town. Metcalfe somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.

There are more females than males in the town than is typical.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Metcalfe had a median family income of $18,295.

Metcalfe Housing

According to the 2000 census, 45% of the housing in Metcalfe was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the town have gone up relatively recently. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in Metcalfe, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon. In the town you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Metcalfe, 94% of commuters drive to work. If you like the choice of taking public transportation instead of driving, take a look at Metcalfe.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 11%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 15%

Comparative Profile of Metcalfe, MS

Comparing Metcalfe to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Mississippi (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Category	Value
Near Medium City	78 miles SE of Pine Bluff, Arkansas (center to center)
Nearest Large City	129 miles SW of Memphis, Tennessee
County	Washington
P.O. Box Zip Codes	38760
Phone Area Codes	662
Time Zone	Central (-6 hours from GMT)
Daylight Savings	The city observes Daylight Saving Time.
Latitude	33.454
Longitude	-91.006

Station	GREENVILLE
Distance	4.9 miles
Jan Temp	33 to 52 F
Apr Temp	52 to 75 F
Jul Temp	73 to 93 F
Oct Temp	52 to 77 F
Annual Precip	54.2 inches

Station	STONEVILLE EXP STN
Distance	5.2 miles
Jan Temp	33 to 50 F
Apr Temp	53 to 75 F
Jul Temp	72 to 93 F
Oct Temp	52 to 77 F
Annual Precip	53.2 inches

Station	DERMOTT 3 NE
Distance	22.7 miles
Jan Temp	32 to 51 F
Apr Temp	51 to 74 F
Jul Temp	71 to 93 F
Oct Temp	50 to 77 F
Annual Precip	54 inches

Category	Count	Percent
Total Population	1,109	100%
Male	478	43.1%
Female	631	56.9%
Under 18	452	40.8%
18+	657	59.2%
65+	81	7.3%
Median Age	23.3
Average Family Size	3.54
White	13	1.2%
African-American	1,082	97.6%
Asian	0	0%
American Indian & Alaskan	3	0.3%
Other	4	0.4%
Mixed Race	7	0.6%
Hispanic (included in categories above)	7	0.6%
Median Family Income (1999)	$18,295
Population In Poverty	532	47.4%

Category	Value
Est. 2005 Population	1,236
Growth	127
Growth %	11.5%

Ancestry	Percent
Other (often includes Hispanic and African American)	99.1%
German Russian	0.4%
African	0.4%

Location	Pop.	Median Family Income (2000)
Metcalfe	1,109	$18,295
Arcola	563	$18,594
Benoit	611	$18,929
Greenville	41,633	$30,788
Indianola	12,066	$31,186
Leland	5,502	$28,926
Shaw	2,312	$19,393

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