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Vicksburg, Mississippi, in Warren county, is 40 miles W of Jackson, Mississippi (center to center) and 172 miles N of New Orleans, Louisiana. The city has a population of 26,407.
In Vicksburg, about 38% of adults are married. Vicksburg offers a lot of one-person housing. Looking at the city, you'll find a large share of the people are not married.
In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in Vicksburg, in comparison to similar cities.
In 2000, Vicksburg had a median family income of $34,380. Vicksburg enjoys an educated population.
Residents of Vicksburg gave more campaign money ($24,575) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
Owners occupy 56% of the housing units in Vicksburg.
In Vicksburg, 95% of commuters drive to work.
Vicksburg strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Mississippi):
| Category | Trophy | |
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| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 2% |  |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 11% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 12% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Vicksburg to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Mississippi (State):
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Working at Home | | |
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| People Living Alone | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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