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Raleigh, MS


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Raleigh, Mississippi

Raleigh, Mississippi is 42 miles SE of Jackson, Mississippi (center to center) and 147 miles N of New Orleans, Louisiana. It is in Smith county. The population of the town is 1,255.

The People and Families of Raleigh

In Raleigh, about 54% of adults are married. Kids are seemingly everywhere in Raleigh.

The town has disproportionaly more women residents than most towns.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Raleigh had a median family income of $31,458.

Political Inclinations

The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from Raleigh.

Raleigh Housing

Of the housing in Raleigh, approximately 77% is occupied by their owners. Rents in the town are lower than most places in Mississippi. Property taxes in Raleigh are low by Mississippi standards.

Commuting

In Raleigh, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyRaleigh Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Raleigh Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Raleigh Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Raleigh, MS

Comparing Raleigh 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 Population97
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Racial Diversity95
Senior Citizens46
Well-Paid Single Women46
Age of the Population37
Male Share of the Population24
Well-Paid Single Men25

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size75
Portion of People Married59

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults77
Median Family Income26
People in Middle Class or Better26
People Above Poverty26

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use88
Working at Home610
Short Commute Times33
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents109
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
Housing Recently Built86
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals65
People Living Alone55
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
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