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Olive Branch, Mississippi

Introduction to Olive Branch, Mississippi

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

Olive Branch History

The city of Olive Branch was originally known as Watson's Crossroad. It got its current name in the year 1846, when the first post office of the city was established. Olive Branch was incorporated as a town in the year 1874. It was designated as a village in the year 1888, and eventually became a city. The business of cotton started flourishing in the early years of the 19th century, and was followed by several other kinds of businesses. The first church of the city was constructed in 1840.

Olive Branch and nearby Attractions

  • National Ornamental Metal Museum
  • Chucalissa Prehistoric Indian Village
  • Fuller State Park
  • Hunt/Phelan House
  • Pink Palace Museum

Things To Do In Olive Branch

Amongst the several attractions in the city including the National Ornamental Metal Museum and the Chucalissa Prehistoric Indian Village. Facilities for swimming, fishing, and camping are available at the Fuller State park. The Pink Palace Museum and the Hunt/Phelan House are among the other major tourist attractions.

Olive Branch Transportation

Air transportation can be availed from the Jackson International Airport.

Olive Branch Higher Education

Crichton College, Rhodes College, Southwest Tennessee Community College, and University of Memphis are some of the nearby institutes of higher education.

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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