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Tupelo, Mississippi, in Lee county, is 94 miles S of Jackson, Tennessee (center to center) and 98 miles SE of Memphis, Tennessee. The city has a population of 34,211.
In Tupelo, about 52% of adults are married.
In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in Tupelo, in comparison to similar cities.
In 2000, Tupelo had a median family income of $48,465. People in Tupelo generally have good earning power. The city has a large middle class. Poverty is less common in Tupelo than most places. The city enjoys an educated population.
Residents of Tupelo gave more campaign money ($32,250) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
Owners occupy 62% of the housing units in Tupelo. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.
In Tupelo, 96% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work in Tupelo tends to be by car. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Tupelo, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.
Tupelo strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Mississippi):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 4% |  |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 7% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 7% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 8% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 8% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 10% | |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
Comparing Tupelo to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Mississippi (State):
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| Female Share of the Population |  |  |
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| Well-Paid Single Men | | |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
| Working at Home |  | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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