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Terry, MS


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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):

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

Comparative Profile of Terry, MS

Comparing Terry 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 Diversity82
Female Share of the Population84
Children Under 5 Years Old74
Well-Paid Single Women69
Senior Citizens57
Age of the Population59
Well-Paid Single Men49
Male Share of the Population37

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size65
Portion of People Married49

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults76
People in Middle Class or Better49
Median Family Income38
People Above Poverty39

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use98
Working at Home610
Short Commute Times22
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes97
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
People Living Alone78
Affordability of Rents73
Housing Recently Built51
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals31
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