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Tylertown, MS


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Tylertown, Mississippi

Tylertown, Mississippi, in Walthall county, is 74 miles NE of Baton Rouge, Louisiana (center to center) and 80 miles N of New Orleans, Louisiana. The town contains a population of approximately 1,910.

The People and Families of Tylertown

In Tylertown, about 41% of adults are married. There are plenty of young children in Tylertown. Unmarried people abound in the town.

Tylertown has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places. The town boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Tylertown had a median family income of $30,125.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Tylertown favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $1,255. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the town.

Tylertown Housing

Tylertown has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 67% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Tylertown, 95% of commuters drive to work. How much would you give to shorten your commute? The town can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 13%Tylertown Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Tylertown Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Tylertown Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Tylertown Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Tylertown Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Tylertown, MS

Comparing Tylertown 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
Female Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity97
Senior Citizens910
Children Under 5 Years Old97
Age of the Population710
Well-Paid Single Men13
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size64
Portion of People Married15

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults88
Median Family Income25
People in Middle Class or Better14
People Above Poverty13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Walking and Biking to Work89
Public Transportation Use75
Working at Home25

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents97
Affordability of Property Taxes95
Seasonal and Vacation Housing810
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
People Living Alone89
Housing Recently Built73
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