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Sledge, MS


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Sledge, Mississippi

Sledge, Mississippi, in Tunica county, is 50 miles S of Memphis, Tennessee. The town has a population of 529.

The People and Families of Sledge

In Sledge, about 40% of adults are married. Large households are normal in Sledge. Looking at the town, you'll find a large share of the people are not married.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in Sledge, in comparison to similar towns.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sledge had a median family income of $30,139.

Sledge Housing

Owners occupy 88% of the housing units in Sledge.

Commuting

In Sledge, 87% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Sledge Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Sledge Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Sledge Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Sledge, MS

Comparing Sledge 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
Racial Diversity96
Female Share of the Population95
Children Under 5 Years Old85
Male Share of the Population36
Senior Citizens23
Age of the Population13
Well-Paid Single Men15

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married27

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults22
Median Family Income25
People Above Poverty26
People in Middle Class or Better14

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Walking and Biking to Work77
Working at Home25
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes98
Affordability of Rents74
Housing Recently Built62
People Living Alone32
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals21
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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