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Smithville, MS


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Smithville, Mississippi

Smithville, Mississippi is 76 miles NW of Tuscaloosa, Alabama (center to center) and 120 miles SE of Memphis, Tennessee. It is in Monroe county. The population of the town is 882.

The People and Families of Smithville

In Smithville, about 54% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Smithville had a median family income of $38,750. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of Smithville. There aren't a lot of poor people in the town.

Smithville Housing

Of the housing in Smithville, approximately 75% is occupied by their owners. Rents in the town are lower than most places in Mississippi.

Commuting

In Smithville, 97% of commuters drive to work. It's harder to live without a car in Smithville than most towns its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Smithville Affordability of Rents
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 8%Smithville Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 14%Smithville Well-Paid Single Men
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Smithville Affordability of Property Taxes
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 14%Smithville People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Smithville, MS

Comparing Smithville 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
Male Share of the Population79
Racial Diversity61
Senior Citizens57
Well-Paid Single Men59
Children Under 5 Years Old52
Well-Paid Single Women58
Female Share of the Population42
Age of the Population48

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size52
Portion of People Married38

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty510
People in Middle Class or Better59
Median Family Income58
College Educated Adults22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times65
Walking and Biking to Work33
Public Transportation Use22
Working at Home13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents109
Affordability of Property Taxes97
Housing Recently Built74
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
People Living Alone66
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals53
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