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Picayune, MS


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Picayune, Mississippi

Picayune, Mississippi is 36 miles W of Gulfport, Mississippi (center to center) and 46 miles NE of New Orleans, Louisiana. It is in Pearl River county. The population of the city is 10,535.

The People and Families of Picayune

In Picayune, about 48% of adults are married.

Picayune has disproportionaly more women residents than most cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Picayune had a median family income of $33,260.

Political Inclinations

Among Picayune political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $1,095. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Picayune Housing

Of the housing in Picayune, approximately 66% is occupied by their owners. Real estate taxes per home are higher in the city than most places in Mississippi.

Commuting

In Picayune, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Picayune Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 14%Picayune Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Picayune Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Picayune, MS

Comparing Picayune 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
Female Share of the Population107
Racial Diversity77
Children Under 5 Years Old74
Senior Citizens67
Age of the Population58
Well-Paid Single Women27
Male Share of the Population14
Well-Paid Single Men16

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size65
Portion of People Married37

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults46
People in Middle Class or Better38
People Above Poverty28
Median Family Income27

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work69
Public Transportation Use57
Short Commute Times43
Working at Home48

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes92
Affordability of Rents93
Seasonal and Vacation Housing76
Housing Recently Built64
People Living Alone55
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime33
Low Property Crime22

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