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Summit, MS


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Summit, Mississippi

Summit, Mississippi, in Pike county, is 69 miles NE of Baton Rouge, Louisiana (center to center) and 94 miles N of New Orleans, Louisiana. The town has a population of 1,428.

The People and Families of Summit

In Summit, about 44% of adults are married. Summit has its share of unmarried adults.

The government tells us that the town features an unusually large number of women.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Summit had a median family income of $24,643.

Political Inclinations

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

Summit Housing

In Summit, 71% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. The town has higher property taxes than most places in Mississippi, which provides more money for local schools and services.

Commuting

In Summit, 94% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Summit, MS

Comparing Summit 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 Population97
Racial Diversity83
Children Under 5 Years Old75
Senior Citizens46
Age of the Population47
Male Share of the Population25
Well-Paid Single Men14

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size52
Portion of People Married14

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults77
People in Middle Class or Better13
People Above Poverty14
Median Family Income12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times77
Public Transportation Use76
Walking and Biking to Work34
Working at Home13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes82
Affordability of Rents85
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
People Living Alone78
Housing Recently Built73
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals65
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