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Walnut, MS


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Walnut, Mississippi

Walnut, Mississippi, in Tippah county, is 46 miles S of Jackson, Tennessee (center to center) and 66 miles E of Memphis, Tennessee. The town has a population of 754.

The People and Families of Walnut

In Walnut, about 52% of adults are married. Looking at Walnut, 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 the town, in comparison to similar towns.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Walnut had a median family income of $23,906. In Walnut, try going next door to borrow a cup of sugar or an inkjet printer cartridge -- home offices are quite common in Walnut.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Walnut gave more campaign money ($2,000) 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.

Walnut Housing

Owners occupy 55% of the housing units in Walnut. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in the town?

Commuting

In Walnut, 89% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Walnut Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Walnut, MS

Comparing Walnut 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 Population108
Racial Diversity83
Children Under 5 Years Old75
Senior Citizens78
Age of the Population48
Male Share of the Population13
Well-Paid Single Men12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size42
Portion of People Married28

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty15
College Educated Adults11
Median Family Income12
People in Middle Class or Better12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home910
Walking and Biking to Work44
Public Transportation Use32
Short Commute Times22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes109
People Living Alone89
Affordability of Rents86
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Housing Recently Built73
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
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