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SperlingViews - Picayune, Mississippi

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Picayune, MS
Population10,878
Median Age36.5
Pop. Density840
Pop. Change9.71%
Married Population42.79%
Household Size2.51
Unemployment Rate10.60%
Median Home Cost$115,200
Homes Owned51.81%
Home Appreciation-0.83%
Percent Religious64.52%
Commute Time29.9

59.28% of people are white, 36.73% are black, 0.61% are asian, 0.29% are native american, and 3.08% claim 'Other'. 1.57% of the people in Picayune, MS, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 98.43% are non-hispanic).

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Marj
Springfield, IL
First Impressions, May Retire There - 7/17/2010

This is a busy little town with people who like people. Downtown is old but kept clean. Could use a few more restaurants so you don't have to drive all the way to Slidel,(?)LA.. The theme that seems to run through it is God, Family, Community and USA. The crime rate is "reportably", high and their education system could use lot$ of $$$$$$ per student. Unemployment is very high but the churches are helping as much as they can and neighbor is helping neighbor plus Bartering for exchange of goods and services has been revived. Like the rest of the USA today, Picayune needs an economic boost. There are many homes, lots and acreage for sell in all price ranges as well as commercial lots & businesses. It's a candidate for a retirement community but their health services should be improved.......for everybody.[read more...]