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Rosedale, MS


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Rosedale, Mississippi

Rosedale, Mississippi, in Bolivar county, is 61 miles SE of Pine Bluff, Arkansas (center to center) and 105 miles SW of Memphis, Tennessee. The city contains a population of approximately 2,414.

The People and Families of Rosedale

In Rosedale, about 29% of adults are married. Rosedale has a large-family feeling. There are plenty of young children in the city. Unmarried people abound in Rosedale.

The city has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Rosedale had a median family income of $18,810.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Rosedale favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $300. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Rosedale Housing

Rosedale has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 56% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The city, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Mississippi, which may reflect a commitment to education in the city.

Commuting

In Rosedale, 89% of commuters drive to work. In the city, not everyone drives everywhere. The public transportation system may meet your needs.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Rosedale Affordability of Rents
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Rosedale Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Rosedale, MS

Comparing Rosedale 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
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Female Share of the Population96
Racial Diversity83
Male Share of the Population25
Senior Citizens22
Age of the Population12
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size109
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults54
People in Middle Class or Better11
People Above Poverty11
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use99
Short Commute Times88
Working at Home59
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents108
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Housing Recently Built86
Affordability of Property Taxes82
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43
People Living Alone42
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