Thaxton, MS

Thaxton, Mississippi

Thaxton, Mississippi, in Pontotoc county, is 76 miles SE of Memphis, Tennessee. The town contains a population of approximately 513.

The People and Families of Thaxton

In Thaxton, about 70% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Thaxton, at least compared to other towns of its size. The town has a large-family feeling.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Thaxton had a median family income of $42,250. The typical family in Thaxton is better off than most in Mississippi. The town has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Thaxton.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Thaxton favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $2,250. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the town.

Thaxton Housing

Thaxton has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 92% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the town are newer than those found in most places. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in Thaxton the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Thaxton, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State)	Top 6%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 12%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 13%

Comparative Profile of Thaxton, MS

Comparing Thaxton 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
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

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

Thaxton Almanac

Thaxton Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Thaxton Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Thaxton residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Thaxton, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Thaxton Colleges

(List of All Mississippi Colleges)

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