Mississippi Valley State University, Mississippi

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Population in 2010: 1,182.
Males: 732  (61.9%)
Females: 450  (38.1%)
Median resident age:

20.3 years
Mississippi median age:

38.9 years
Estimated median household income in 2022: $32,949
Mississippi Valley State University:

$32,949
MS:

$52,719

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $23,150

Mississippi Valley State University CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $102,343
Mississippi Valley State University:

$102,343
MS:

$162,500

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $139,358; detached houses: $144,563; townhouses or other attached units: $123,902; in 2-unit structures: $92,665; mobile homes: $73,924

Median gross rent in 2022: $838.

March 2022 cost of living index in Mississippi Valley State University: 80.3 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 0.0%

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  • Races in Mississippi Valley State University, MS (2022)
    • 79685.6%Black alone
    • 10311.1%White alone
    • 202.2%Two or more races
    • 10.1%Asian alone

Races in Mississippi Valley State University detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

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Ancestries: French (2.8%), African (1.6%), English (1.3%), Irish (1.2%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

37 residents are foreign born (3.9% Africa).

This place:

4.0%
Mississippi:

2.3%

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Jackson, MS (83.2 miles , pop. 184,256).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Memphis, TN (112.7 miles , pop. 650,100).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (376.3 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Itta Bena, MS (1.4 miles ),
Schlater, MS (2.9 miles ),
Greenwood, MS (3.0 miles ),
Morgan City, MS (3.1 miles ),
Moorhead, MS (3.2 miles ),
Sidon, MS (3.3 miles ),
Sunflower, MS (3.4 miles ),
Doddsville, MS (3.8 miles)

Latitude: 33.52 N, Longitude: 90.34 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 662

Distribution of median household income in Mississippi Valley State University, MS in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.2%
Mississippi:

2.6%

Tornado activity:

Mississippi Valley State University-area historical tornado activity is near Mississippi state average. It is 94% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 2/21/1971, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 7.8 miles away from the Mississippi Valley State University place center killed 47 people and injured 510 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 3/9/1992, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 27.6 miles away from the place center injured one person and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Mississippi Valley State University-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Mississippi state average. It is 288% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/25/1976 at 00:41:20, a magnitude 5.0 (4.9 MB, 5.0 LG, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 146.6 miles away from the city center
On 5/4/1991 at 01:18:54, a magnitude 5.0 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 212.8 miles away from the city center
On 1/21/1982 at 00:33:54, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.5 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 156.2 miles away from Mississippi Valley State University center
On 5/4/2001 at 06:42:12, a magnitude 4.7 (4.2 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 157.4 miles away from the city center
On 1/18/1999 at 07:00:53, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 178.4 miles away from the city center
On 2/28/2011 at 05:00:50, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MW, Depth: 2.0 mi) earthquake occurred 166.8 miles away from Mississippi Valley State University center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Leflore County (17) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 14
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 12, Floods: 10, Tornadoes: 10, Freezes: 3, Winds: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Drought: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Mudslide: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Mississippi Valley State University:

  • RCG GREENWOOD (Dialysis Facility, about 8 miles away; GREENWOOD, MS)
  • HERITAGE MANOR OF GREENWOOD (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; GREENWOOD, MS)
  • UNITY HOSPICE CARE, LLC (Hospital, about 9 miles away; GREENWOOD, MS)
  • GREENWOOD LEFLORE HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 9 miles away; GREENWOOD, MS)
  • GREENWOOD LEFLORE SUB ACUTE UN (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; GREENWOOD, MS)
  • SERENITY HOSPICE (Hospital, about 9 miles away; GREENWOOD, MS)
  • STA HOME HOSPICE GREENWOOD (Hospital, about 9 miles away; GREENWOOD, MS)

Amtrak station near Mississippi Valley State University:

  • 10 miles: GREENWOOD (506 CARROLTON AVE.) . Services: fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, free short-term parking, call for taxi service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Mississippi Valley State University:

  • Mississippi Valley State University (about 1 miles; Itta Bena, MS; Full-time enrollment: 2,233)
  • Mississippi Delta Community College (about 11 miles; Moorhead, MS; FT enrollment: 2,100)
  • Delta State University (about 28 miles; Cleveland, MS; FT enrollment: 3,304)
  • Holmes Community College (about 46 miles; Goodman, MS; FT enrollment: 5,352)
  • Coahoma Community College (about 53 miles; Clarksdale, MS; FT enrollment: 2,284)
  • University of Mississippi (about 75 miles; University, MS; FT enrollment: 17,642)
  • Northwest Mississippi Community College (about 80 miles; Senatobia, MS; FT enrollment: 6,607)

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Church in Mississippi Valley State University: Pleasant Valley Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Leflore County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This place:

1.8 people
Mississippi:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

40.6%
Whole state:

69.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

5.6%
Whole state:

5.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 1.0% of all households
819 people in college/university student housing in 2010

For population 15 years and over in Mississippi Valley State University:

Marital status in Mississippi Valley State University, MS
  • Never married: 89.8%
  • Now married: 10.2%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 0.0%

For population 25 years and over in Mississippi Valley State University:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 74.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 53.7%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

5.2
Mississippi average:

11.8

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Mississippi Valley State University, MS (based on Leflore County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant10,33739
Black Protestant3,45916
Mainline Protestant3,06014
Catholic6202
Other5001
None14,341-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 9
This county:

2.56 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.08 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 6
Leflore County:

1.71 / 10,000 pop.
Mississippi:

0.80 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 27
Leflore County:

7.68 / 10,000 pop.
Mississippi:

6.36 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 18
This county:

5.12 / 10,000 pop.
Mississippi:

5.03 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

13.9%
Mississippi:

12.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

38.6%
Mississippi:

33.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

15.7%
State:

14.4%

Strongest AM radio stations in Mississippi Valley State University:

  • WABG (960 AM; 1 kW; GREENWOOD, MS; Owner: GREENWOOD BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WCPC (940 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: WCPC BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WGRM (1240 AM; 1 kW; GREENWOOD, MS; Owner: WILLIS BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • WJNT (1180 AM; 50 kW; PEARL, MS; Owner: BUCHANAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WKXG (1540 AM; 1 kW; GREENWOOD, MS; Owner: TELESOUTH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WXTN (1000 AM; daytime; 5 kW; LEXINGTON, MS; Owner: BRAD MAURICE COTHRAN)
  • WSJC (810 AM; 50 kW; MAGEE, MS; Owner: FAMILY TALK RADIO)
  • WGSF (1030 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WDIA (1070 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KGHT (880 AM; 50 kW; SHERIDAN, AR; Owner: METROPOLITAN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • KAAY (1090 AM; 50 kW; LITTLE ROCK, AR; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WMQM (1600 AM; 50 kW; LAKELAND, TN; Owner: WMQM, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Mississippi Valley State University:

  • WVSD (91.7 FM; ITTA BENA, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WYMX (99.1 FM; GREENWOOD, MS; Owner: TELESOUTH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WGRM-FM (93.9 FM; GREENWOOD, MS; Owner: WILLIS BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WMAO-FM (90.9 FM; GREENWOOD, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • WTCD (96.9 FM; INDIANOLA, MS; Owner: TELESOUTH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WGNL (104.3 FM; GREENWOOD, MS; Owner: TEAM BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WGNG (106.3 FM; TCHULA, MS; Owner: TEAM BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WDTL-FM (92.9 FM; CLEVELAND, MS; Owner: DELTA RADIO, INC.)
  • WRKG (95.3 FM; DREW, MS; Owner: DELTA RADIO, INC.)
  • WQXB (100.1 FM; GRENADA, MS; Owner: CHATTERBOX, INC.)
  • WAGR-FM (102.5 FM; LEXINGTON, MS; Owner: BRAD MAURICE COTHRAN)
  • WNLA-FM (105.5 FM; INDIANOLA, MS; Owner: SHAMROCK BROADCASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Mississippi Valley State University:

  • WABG-TV (Channel 6; GREENWOOD, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI BROADCASTING PARTNERS)
  • WMAO-TV (Channel 23; GREENWOOD, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • WXVT (Channel 15; GREENVILLE, MS; Owner: SAGA BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • K53FB (Channel 53; EL DORADO, AR; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)

Mississippi Valley State University fatal accident list:

Jul 29, 2021 08:14 PM, Us-82, Sunflower Rd, Lat: 33.506786, Lon: -90.340197, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 14Number of bridges
  • 161ft / 49.3mTotal length
  • $3,344,000Total costs
  • 4,900Total average daily traffic
  • 372Total average daily truck traffic
  • 7,140Total future (year 2034) average daily traffic
New bridges in Mississippi Valley State University, MS - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 31950-1959
  • 21960-1969
  • 51970-1979
  • 11980-1989
  • 11990-1999
  • 12010-2019
  • 12020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Mississippi Valley State University, MS
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Mississippi Valley State University, MS
  • 100.0%Electricity


Mississippi Valley State University compared to Mississippi state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly above state average.

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  • #77 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most people having Master's or Doctorate degrees (population 500+)"
  • #95 on the list of "Top 100 cities with highest percentage of college students"
  • #75 on the list of "Top 101 counties with highest percentage of residents voting for Obama (Democrat) in the 2012 Presidential Election"
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