Terry, MS

Terry, Mississippi

Terry, Mississippi is 15 miles SW of Jackson, Mississippi (center to center) and 148 miles N of New Orleans, Louisiana. It is in Hinds county. The town is part of the Jackson metro area. The population of Terry is 664.

The People and Families of Terry

In Terry, about 54% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Terry had a median family income of $35,875. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of Terry. There aren't a lot of poor people in the town.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from Terry.

Terry Housing

Of the housing in Terry, approximately 80% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In Terry, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 14%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 15%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 16%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 16%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State)	Top 17%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Terry, MS

Comparing Terry to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Mississippi (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Women
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Terry Almanac

Terry Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Terry Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Terry High Schools (2004)

TERRY HIGH SCHOOL
235 W BEASLEY STREET
601-878-5905
A Title I school.
Serves 966 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 18.4

Terry Colleges

(List of All Mississippi Colleges)

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