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Weir, MS


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Weir, Mississippi

Weir, Mississippi, in Choctaw county, is 85 miles NE of Jackson, Mississippi (center to center) and 136 miles S of Memphis, Tennessee. The town has a population of 553.

The People and Families of Weir

In Weir, about 49% of adults are married. Weir is known for its large population of single adults.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Weir had a median family income of $28,472.

Weir Housing

About 86% of housing units in Weir are owner-occupied. Housing in the town tends to be newer construction. Homeowners in Weir benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other towns in Mississippi.

Commuting

In Weir, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Weir Affordability of Property Taxes
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Weir Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Weir, MS

Comparing Weir 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
Children Under 5 Years Old85
Female Share of the Population85
Racial Diversity72
Senior Citizens57
Male Share of the Population36
Age of the Population36
Well-Paid Single Men14

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size87
Portion of People Married27

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults43
People Above Poverty26
Median Family Income14
People in Middle Class or Better12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Short Commute Times54
Working at Home25

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
Housing Recently Built98
Affordability of Rents86
People Living Alone55
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals32
Seasonal and Vacation Housing21
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