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Vardaman, MS


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Vardaman, Mississippi

Vardaman, Mississippi, in Calhoun county, is 101 miles SE of Memphis, Tennessee. There are 1,065 residents in the town.

The People and Families of Vardaman

In Vardaman, about 46% of adults are married. People in Vardaman are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Approximately 41% of Vardaman is non-white. Diversity is a hallmark of the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Vardaman had a median family income of $29,205.

Political Inclinations

Vardaman folks tended to give their money ($550) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Vardaman Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Vardaman that were owner-occupied was 67%. The town housing had been constructed more recently than most towns of its size. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in Vardaman.

Commuting

In Vardaman, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyVardaman Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Vardaman Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Vardaman Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Vardaman, MS

Comparing Vardaman 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 Diversity1010
Female Share of the Population85
Children Under 5 Years Old63
Senior Citizens56
Male Share of the Population36
Age of the Population36
Well-Paid Single Men14

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size64
Portion of People Married26

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty27
Median Family Income25
People in Middle Class or Better13
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times66
Walking and Biking to Work67
Public Transportation Use53
Working at Home13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents108
Affordability of Property Taxes95
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Housing Recently Built97
People Living Alone78
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
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