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Poplarville, MS


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Poplarville, Mississippi

Poplarville, Mississippi, in Pearl River county, is 42 miles NW of Gulfport, Mississippi (center to center) and 69 miles NE of New Orleans, Louisiana. The city has a population of 2,601.

The People and Families of Poplarville

In Poplarville, about 36% of adults are married. Poplarville is known for its large population of single adults.

There is an unusually large share of women in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Poplarville had a median family income of $32,339. To its credit, the people in Poplarville value education and a large proportion are college graduates.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Poplarville ($500). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Poplarville Housing

About 66% of housing units in Poplarville are owner-occupied. People in the city pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.

Commuting

In Poplarville, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 12%Poplarville College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Poplarville, MS

Comparing Poplarville 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 Population96
Racial Diversity84
Senior Citizens68
Well-Paid Single Women58
Children Under 5 Years Old41
Well-Paid Single Men37
Male Share of the Population25
Age of the Population13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size42
Portion of People Married26

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults99
Median Family Income27
People in Middle Class or Better27
People Above Poverty26

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home710
Public Transportation Use75
Short Commute Times66
Walking and Biking to Work67

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents86
Affordability of Property Taxes82
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Housing Recently Built74
People Living Alone77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime67
Low Property Crime47

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