Shaw, MS

Shaw, Mississippi

Shaw, Mississippi, in Bolivar county, is 82 miles SE of Pine Bluff, Arkansas (center to center) and 114 miles S of Memphis, Tennessee. There are 2,312 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Shaw

In Shaw, about 33% of adults are married. The faces of Shaw are those of its large families. If you love being around young kids, you'll appreciate the city. People in Shaw are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Women are better represented than men in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Shaw had a median family income of $19,393.

Political Inclinations

Shaw folks tended to give their money ($750) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Shaw Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Shaw that were owner-occupied was 63%.

Commuting

In Shaw, 93% of commuters drive to work. More folks in the city use public transportation than most people elsewhere.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 16%

Comparative Profile of Shaw, MS

Comparing Shaw 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
Senior Citizens
Male Share of the Population
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 Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone

Shaw Almanac

Shaw Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Shaw Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Shaw, 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

Shaw High Schools (2004)

SHAW HIGH SCHOOL
214 DEAN BLVD
662-754-4181
A Title I school.
Serves 276 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 10.3

Shaw Colleges

(List of All Mississippi Colleges)

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