Olive Branch, MS

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):

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

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 (lowest) to (highest).

The People

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

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Olive Branch Almanac

Olive Branch Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Olive Branch Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Olive Branch residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Olive Branch, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Olive Branch High Schools (2004)

OLIVE BRANCH HIGH SCHOOL
9366 SANDIDGE ROAD
662-893-3344
Serves 1,735 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 21.9

Olive Branch Colleges

(List of All Mississippi Colleges)

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