Saltillo, MS

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):

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

Comparative Profile of Saltillo, MS

Comparing Saltillo 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
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Saltillo Almanac

Saltillo Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Saltillo Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Saltillo 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, Saltillo, 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

Saltillo High Schools (2004)

SALTILLO HIGH SCHOOL
146 TIGER DR.
662-869-5466
Serves 642 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 17.2

Saltillo Colleges

(List of All Mississippi Colleges)

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