Rosedale, MS

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):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 10%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 13%

Comparative Profile of Rosedale, MS

Comparing Rosedale to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Mississippi (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone

Rosedale Almanac

Rosedale Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Rosedale Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Rosedale residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Rosedale, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Rosedale High Schools (2004)

WEST BOLIVAR DIST HIGH SCHOOL
505 N. MAIN STREET
662-759-3346
A Title I school.
Serves 326 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14.4

JOE BARNES VOCATIONAL CENTER
500 BRADFORD ST
662-759-3791
A Vocational School

Rosedale Colleges

(List of All Mississippi Colleges)

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