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Saltillo, MS


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Saltillo, Mississippi

Saltillo, Mississippi, in Lee county, is 86 miles S of Jackson, Tennessee (center to center) and 94 miles SE of Memphis, Tennessee. There are 3,393 residents in the town.

The People and Families of Saltillo

In Saltillo, about 63% of adults are married. If you love being around young kids, you'll appreciate Saltillo.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Saltillo had a median family income of $44,018. Most of the residents of Saltillo tend to have good incomes. In the town, most people are middle class or better. Saltillo is fortunate in that not many of its residents suffer poverty. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in the town.

Political Inclinations

Saltillo folks tended to give their money ($1,230) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Saltillo Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Saltillo that were owner-occupied was 68%. The town housing had been constructed more recently than most towns of its size. As a whole, property taxes tend toward the pricey side in Saltillo, but this often equates to better schools and government services.

Commuting

In Saltillo, 97% of commuters drive to work. It you are in the town, expect to drive to most places you want to go. There's not much public transportation here. One of the nice things about Saltillo is its reasonable commuting times.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 9%Saltillo People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 10%Saltillo Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 10%Saltillo Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 12%Saltillo Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 16%Saltillo College Educated Adults
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Saltillo Short Commute Times
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 17%Saltillo Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Saltillo, MS

Comparing Saltillo 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 Old1010
Female Share of the Population85
Racial Diversity71
Well-Paid Single Women79
Well-Paid Single Men49
Male Share of the Population37
Senior Citizens23
Age of the Population24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married710
Average Household Size53

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults89
Median Family Income710
People in Middle Class or Better610
People Above Poverty510

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Working at Home37
Walking and Biking to Work23
Public Transportation Use21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes83
Affordability of Rents73
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals54
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
People Living Alone43
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