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Vicksburg, Mississippi

Introduction to Vicksburg, Mississippi

Vicksburg, Mississippi, in Warren county, is located 40 miles W of Jackson, Mississippi (center to center) and is 172 miles N of New Orleans, Louisiana. The city has a population of 26,407.

Vicksburg History

Vicksburg was originally inhabited by the Natchez Native Americans. It became a part of the Choctaw Nation after the Natchez War, and was occupied by the Choctaw Native Americans. The first permanent settlements were made in the area by the French. The Spaniards established a military outpost in the area in 1790. Vicksburg was officially incorporated in 1825 and was named after a Methodist minister named Newitt Vick.

Vicksburg and nearby Attractions

  • Vicksburg National Military Park
  • Balfour House
  • Old Court House Museum
  • Martha Vick House
  • Riverfront Park
  • Lake Bruin State Park

Things To Do In Vicksburg

Vicksburg is home to several museums including the Vicksburg Battlefield Museum, Jacqueline House Museum, Yesterday's Children Antique Doll and Toy Museum, and Old Court House Museum. The Bunton Temple Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, Crawford Street United Methodist Church, and Bowmar Avenue Baptist Church are some of the local churches. Facilities for fishing and boating are provided by the McNutt Lake and Brown Lake. Vicksburg also hosts the Fall Festival and Riverfest every year.

Vicksburg Transportation

Air transportation facilities are offered by the Jackson International Airport.

Vicksburg Higher Education

For higher education, one can enroll in the Hinds Community College, Alcorn State University, or Mississippi College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyVicksburg Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Vicksburg Affordability of Rents
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 11%Vicksburg Well-Paid Single Women
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 12%Vicksburg Public Transportation Use
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 19%Vicksburg College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Vicksburg, MS

Comparing Vicksburg 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 Population107
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Senior Citizens86
Age of the Population56
Racial Diversity47
Well-Paid Single Women39
Well-Paid Single Men28
Male Share of the Population14

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size54
Portion of People Married13

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults49
People in Middle Class or Better17
People Above Poverty17
Median Family Income17

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times88
Public Transportation Use69
Working at Home27
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes104
Affordability of Rents102
People Living Alone99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing63
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals59
Housing Recently Built41

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime21
Low Property Crime11

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Historic Vicksburg

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Illinois State Memorial and Shirley House between 1910 and 1920

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Illinois State Memorial and Shirley House between 1910 and 1920

Illinois State Memorial and Shirley House between 1910 and 1920

The Old Willis House between 1910 and 1920

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