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Plantersville, MS


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Plantersville, Mississippi

Plantersville, Mississippi, in Lee county, is 93 miles NW of Tuscaloosa, Alabama (center to center) and 102 miles SE of Memphis, Tennessee. The town has a population of 1,144.

The People and Families of Plantersville

In Plantersville, about 50% of adults are married. "Full house" describes much of the households in Plantersville, with the many large families there. The town is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the town is full of young ones.

Approximately 45% of Plantersville is non-white. You'll see a variety of faces on the diverse streets of Plantersville.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Plantersville had a median family income of $32,237.

Plantersville Housing

In Plantersville, 64% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the town may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young. Residential property taxes remain low i Plantersville.

Commuting

In Plantersville, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Plantersville Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Plantersville Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Plantersville, MS

Comparing Plantersville 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 Diversity109
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Female Share of the Population85
Male Share of the Population36
Senior Citizens22
Age of the Population25
Well-Paid Single Men14

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size98
Portion of People Married49

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better37
Median Family Income27
College Educated Adults22
People Above Poverty27

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use88
Short Commute Times87
Working at Home37
Walking and Biking to Work33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes109
Housing Recently Built98
Affordability of Rents63
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals42
People Living Alone31
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
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