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Sumrall, MS


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Sumrall, Mississippi

Sumrall, Mississippi, in Lamar county, is 71 miles SE of Jackson, Mississippi (center to center) and 106 miles N of New Orleans, Louisiana. The town is located in the Hattiesburg metropolitan area. Sumrall has a population of 1,005.

The People and Families of Sumrall

In Sumrall, about 53% of adults are married. Sumrall offers a lot of one-person housing.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sumrall had a median family income of $37,784. Sumrall enjoys an educated population.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Sumrall gave more campaign money ($200) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Sumrall Housing

Owners occupy 75% of the housing units in Sumrall. The average age of the housing in the town is relatively low.

Commuting

In Sumrall, 98% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Sumrall Affordability of Property Taxes
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 16%Sumrall College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 17%Sumrall Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 19%Sumrall Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Sumrall, MS

Comparing Sumrall 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 Diversity84
Female Share of the Population85
Well-Paid Single Women69
Senior Citizens56
Children Under 5 Years Old52
Well-Paid Single Men49
Age of the Population48
Male Share of the Population36

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size53
Portion of People Married38

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults89
Median Family Income48
People in Middle Class or Better38
People Above Poverty38

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times43
Walking and Biking to Work34
Public Transportation Use32
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes98
People Living Alone99
Housing Recently Built98
Affordability of Rents73
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals31
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