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Wesson, Mississippi, in Copiah county, is 43 miles S of Jackson, Mississippi (center to center) and 122 miles N of New Orleans, Louisiana. There are 1,693 residents in the town.
In Wesson, about 36% of adults are married.
In 2000, Wesson had a median family income of $41,731. Most of the residents of Wesson tend to have good incomes. The town is fortunate in that not many of its residents suffer poverty. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in Wesson.
Wesson folks tended to give their money ($200) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.
As of 2000, the share of housing units in Wesson that were owner-occupied was 71%.
In Wesson, 98% of commuters drive to work.
Wesson strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Mississippi):
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| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Racial Diversity (vs. Peers) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Comparing Wesson to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Mississippi (State):
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