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Vicksburg, MS


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Vicksburg, Mississippi

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.

The People and Families of Vicksburg

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.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Vicksburg had a median family income of $34,380. Vicksburg enjoys an educated population.

Political Inclinations

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.

Vicksburg Housing

Owners occupy 56% of the housing units in Vicksburg.

Commuting

In Vicksburg, 95% of commuters drive to work.

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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