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Shuqualak, MS


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Shuqualak, Mississippi

Shuqualak, Mississippi, in Noxubee county, is 60 miles W of Tuscaloosa, Alabama (center to center) and 172 miles SE of Memphis, Tennessee. The town has a population of 562.

The People and Families of Shuqualak

In Shuqualak, about 44% of adults are married. Shuqualak is known for its large population of single adults.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Shuqualak had a median family income of $26,607.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Shuqualak Housing

About 78% of housing units in Shuqualak are owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Housing in Shuqualak tends to be newer construction. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments. Typical rents in Shuqualak are affordable, at least compared to other towns in the state.

Commuting

In Shuqualak, 99% of commuters drive to work. You'll want a car to get around in the town. Or at least you'll find that a great majority of people here drive everywhere.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyShuqualak Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Shuqualak Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Shuqualak, MS

Comparing Shuqualak 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
Female Share of the Population74
Children Under 5 Years Old74
Male Share of the Population47
Senior Citizens34
Age of the Population13
Well-Paid Single Men14
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size87
Portion of People Married14

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults33
People in Middle Class or Better26
People Above Poverty14
Median Family Income13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times32
Walking and Biking to Work23
Public Transportation Use21
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Affordability of Property Taxes95
Housing Recently Built98
People Living Alone88
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