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Pelahatchie, MS


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Pelahatchie, Mississippi

Pelahatchie, Mississippi, in Rankin county, is 22 miles E of Jackson, Mississippi (center to center) and 164 miles N of New Orleans, Louisiana. The town is conveniently located inside the Jackson metropolitan area. There are an estimated 1,461 people in Pelahatchie.

The People and Families of Pelahatchie

In Pelahatchie, about 46% of adults are married. Families have pride of place in Pelahatchie, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind.

Approximately 39% of Pelahatchie is non-white. In Mississippi, the town is known for its racial diversity.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Pelahatchie had a median family income of $37,313. You won't find a lot of people in Pelahatchie living below the poverty line.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($550) in Pelahatchie. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Pelahatchie Housing

Approximately 62% of housing in Pelahatchie is owner-occupied. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in the town.

Commuting

In Pelahatchie, 92% of commuters drive to work. There just aren't a lot of public transporation users in Pelahatchie.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyPelahatchie Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Pelahatchie Affordability of Property Taxes
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 16%Pelahatchie Well-Paid Single Men
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 16%Pelahatchie Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Pelahatchie, MS

Comparing Pelahatchie 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 Diversity1010
Children Under 5 Years Old86
Male Share of the Population68
Female Share of the Population63
Well-Paid Single Women58
Well-Paid Single Men49
Age of the Population37
Senior Citizens33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size98
Portion of People Married38

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults54
Median Family Income48
People in Middle Class or Better48
People Above Poverty39

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times43
Working at Home37
Walking and Biking to Work33
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes109
Affordability of Rents84
Housing Recently Built73
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals65
People Living Alone54
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