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Olive Branch, MS


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Olive Branch, Mississippi

Olive Branch, Mississippi, in De Soto county, is 20 miles SE of Memphis, Tennessee. The city is part of the Memphis metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 21,054 people people live in Olive Branch.

The People and Families of Olive Branch

In Olive Branch, about 67% of adults are married. Homes in Olive Branch tend to contain married couples. The people of the city spend a lot of time talking about the schools and playgrounds. The place is loaded with young children.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Olive Branch had a median family income of $60,851. Overall, families in Olive Branch are likely to be financially secure. Not many of the people of the city are below middle class. Olive Branch does not have a large underclass. It turns out that people in the city tend to be educated, and a lot of them are college grads.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($21,900) in Olive Branch than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Olive Branch Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Olive Branch, about 84% are lived in by their owners, not renters. It's not uncommon for visitors to rent vacation houses in the city. Notably, housing in Olive Branch tends to be newer than in most cities. The average property tax bill in the city is higher than that of most other communities in Mississippi.

Commuting

In Olive Branch, 97% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyOlive Branch Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyOlive Branch Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyOlive Branch People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 6%Olive Branch Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 7%Olive Branch Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 14%Olive Branch College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Olive Branch, MS

Comparing Olive Branch 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
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Male Share of the Population89
Racial Diversity64
Well-Paid Single Men510
Well-Paid Single Women510
Female Share of the Population32
Age of the Population35
Senior Citizens22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married910
Average Household Size88

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better810
People Above Poverty810
Median Family Income810
College Educated Adults69

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home69
Short Commute Times54
Walking and Biking to Work47
Public Transportation Use35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
Affordability of Property Taxes81
Affordability of Rents31
People Living Alone21
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime45
Low Property Crime35

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