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Newton County

Population in July 2008: 355. Population change since 2000: +3.2%
 

Males: 175  (49.4%)
Females: 180  (50.6%)

Median resident age:  35.3 years
Mississippi median age:  33.8 years

Zip codes: 39323.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $42,065 (it was $34,861 in 2000)
Chunky:  $42,065
Mississippi:  $36,338

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $18,068
Chunky:  $18,068
Mississippi:  $19,365

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $64,086 (it was $42,700 in 2000)
Chunky:  $64,086
Mississippi:  $96,000

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $77,712; Detached houses: $98,077; Mobile homes: $15,645

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Races in Chunky:

  • White Non-Hispanic (86.3%)
  • Hispanic (10.8%)
  • Other race (9.3%)
  • Black (1.7%)
  • Two or more races (1.2%)
  • American Indian (0.6%)
(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

2008 cost of living index in Chunky: 76.5 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: United States (21.8%), Irish (7.6%), German (3.5%), French (2.9%), Norwegian (2.9%), Scotch-Irish (2.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 316 feet

Land area: 0.83 square miles.

Population density: 426 people per square mile 
 
  (low).



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For population 25 years and over in Chunky

  • High school or higher: 87.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.9%
  • Unemployed: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work: 23.8 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Chunky town

  • Never married: 18.4%
  • Now married: 64.4%
  • Separated: 3.4%
  • Widowed: 7.3%
  • Divorced: 6.5%

2 residents are foreign born

This town:  0.6%
Mississippi:  1.4%


According to our research there were no registered sex offenders living in this town in early 2007.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Chunky:  0.7% ($297)
Mississippi:  0.7% ($425)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Jackson, MS (74.5 miles , pop. 184,256).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Birmingham, AL (148.2 miles , pop. 242,820).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (421.5 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities: Hickory, MS (2.3 miles ), Nellieburg, MS (3.2 miles ), Collinsville, MS (3.5 miles ), Enterprise, MS (3.5 miles ), Decatur, MS (3.6 miles ), Newton, MS (3.7 miles ), Meridian, MS (3.7 miles ), Stonewall, MS (3.9 miles ).

Latitude: 32.33 N, Longitude: 88.93 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 601

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Population change in the 1990s: +51 (+17.4%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (29%)
  • Furniture and related products (17%)
  • Truck transportation (9%)
  • Other transportation, and support activities, and couriers (8%)
  • Transportation equipment (6%)
  • Health care (5%)
  • Machinery (3%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (14%)
  • Educational services (11%)
  • Finance and insurance (10%)
  • Personal and laundry services (10%)
  • Construction (8%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (7%)
  • Social assistance (7%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (14%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (12%)
  • Construction laborers (9%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (9%)
  • Woodworkers (8%)
  • Operations specialties managers except financial managers (5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (11%)
  • Personal appearance workers (10%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (7%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (7%)
  • Financial clerks except bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7%)
  • Top executives (6%)



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Average climate in Chunky, Mississippi

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Chunky-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Mississippi state average. It is 173% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/12/1986, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 11.3 miles away from the Chunky town center injured 8 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 11/22/1992, a category 4 tornado 14.1 miles away from the town center injured 20 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.


Chunky-area historical earthquake activity is above Mississippi state average. It is 89% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 11/7/2004 at 11:20:21, a magnitude 4.4 (4.4 MB, 4.3 MW, 4.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 62.3 miles away from Chunky center
On 7/16/1993 at 10:54:32, a magnitude 3.7 (3.7 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 52.9 miles away from the city center
On 3/25/1996 at 14:15:50, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 LG, 3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 20.3 miles away from the city center
On 6/24/1998 at 15:20:01, a magnitude 3.4 (3.4 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 58.2 miles away from Chunky center
On 3/22/2005 at 08:11:50, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 61.3 miles away from the city center
On 5/28/1995 at 15:28:36, a magnitude 3.4 (3.4 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 87.7 miles away from Chunky center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Chunky:
  • NEWTON REGIONAL HOSPITAL (about 11 miles; NEWTON, MS)
  • JEFF ANDERSON REGIONAL MED CENTER (about 16 miles; MERIDIAN, MS)
  • RILEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 16 miles; MERIDIAN, MS)

Political contributions by individuals in Chunky, MS

Amtrak station near Chunky:
  • 14 miles: MERIDIAN (1901 FRONT ST.). Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, full-service food facilities, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, taxi stand, intercity bus service, public transit connection.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Chunky:
  • MERIDIAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 11 miles; MERIDIAN, MS; Full-time enrollment: 2,455)
  • JONES COUNTY JUNIOR COLLEGE (about 54 miles; ELLISVILLE, MS; FT enrollment: 4,072)
  • HOLMES COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 75 miles; GOODMAN, MS; FT enrollment: 2,485)
  • JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY (about 75 miles; JACKSON, MS; FT enrollment: 5,955)
  • MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY (about 79 miles; MISSISSIPPI STATE, MS; FT enrollment: 14,613)
  • UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI (about 83 miles; HATTIESBURG, MS; FT enrollment: 12,541)
  • MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE (about 86 miles; CLINTON, MS; FT enrollment: 2,904)

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Average household size:
This town:  2.9 people
Mississippi:  2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  79.2%
Whole state:  71.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  1.7%
Whole state:  4.5%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  16.6%
Whole state:  19.9%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  8.3%
Whole state:  9.1%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Chunky, MS



Chunky compared to Mississippi state average:
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.


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Educational Attainment



School Enrollment by Level of School


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Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Electricity (59%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (37%)
  • Utility gas (4%)


Religion statistics for Chunky

Adherents


NameSouthern Baptist ConventionUnited Methodist Church Independent Associations and Unaffiliated Churches Landmark Missionary BaptistCatholic ChurchChristian Churches and Churches of Christ
Adherents61.2%14.4%14.1%1.7%1.7%
Congregations41.3%16.0%12.0%2.7%2.7%
NameChurches of ChristChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsSeventh-Day Adventist ChurchChurch of God (Cleveland, Tennessee)Other religions
Adherents1.5%1.4%1.1%1.1%1.9%
Congregations4.0%1.3%2.7%2.7%14.7%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.


Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 0$0 8$1,425
Totals for Government 0$0 8$1,425



6.11% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($27,900 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.11%
Mississippi average:  7.82%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Lauderdale County, MS  1.20% ($28,138 average AGI)
from Neshoba County, MS  0.68% ($21,327)
from Scott County, MS  0.65% ($19,255)


6.01% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($26,654 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.01%
Mississippi average:  8.35%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Lauderdale County, MS  1.14% ($29,122 average AGI)
to Neshoba County, MS  0.69% ($29,000)
to Scott County, MS  0.57% ($21,780)


Strongest AM radio stations in Chunky:
  • WMOX (1010 AM; 10 kW; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: MAGNOLIA STATE B/C CO., INC.)
  • WALT (910 AM; 5 kW; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: NEW SOUTH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WSJC (810 AM; 50 kW; MAGEE, MS; Owner: FAMILY TALK RADIO)
  • WMER (1390 AM; 5 kW; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: MICHAEL H. GLASS)
  • WQST (850 AM; daytime; 10 kW; FOREST, MS; Owner: ACE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WJNT (1180 AM; 50 kW; PEARL, MS; Owner: BUCHANAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WNBN (1290 AM; 3 kW; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: FRANK RACKLEY, JR.)
  • WCPC (940 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: WCPC BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WYLS (670 AM; daytime; 5 kW; YORK, AL; Owner: GRANTELL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WJOX (690 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WFFX (1450 AM; 1 kW; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WEEZ (890 AM; daytime; 10 kW; LAUREL, MS; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WASG (550 AM; 25 kW; ATMORE, AL; Owner: 550 AM, INC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Chunky:
  • WOKK (97.1 FM; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: NEW SOUTH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WMAW-FM (88.1 FM; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • W217AQ (91.3 FM; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • WMSO (97.9 FM; NEWTON, MS; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WYYW (95.1 FM; MARION, MS; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WMMZ (102.1 FM; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: EAST MISSISSIPPI BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • WQST-FM (92.5 FM; FOREST, MS; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION, INC.)
  • WMLV (106.9 FM; STONEWALL, MS; Owner: EAST MISSISSIPPI BROADCASTERS, INC)
  • W213AV (90.5 FM; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • WZKS (104.1 FM; UNION, MS; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • W211BD (89.7 FM; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • WJDQ (101.3 FM; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WMBU (89.1 FM; FOREST, MS; Owner: THE MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO)
  • WKZB (93.5 FM; BUTLER, AL; Owner: EAST MISSISSIPPI BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • WKZW (94.3 FM; SANDERSVILLE, MS; Owner: BLAKENEY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WYKK-FM (98.9 FM; QUITMAN, MS; Owner: QUITMAN BROADCASTING COMPANY)

TV broadcast stations around Chunky:
  • WMAW-TV (Channel 14; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • W36CU (Channel 36; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W46CL (Channel 46; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W52DE (Channel 52; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W65DE (Channel 65; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W52CS (Channel 52; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W59DE (Channel 59; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W50BQ (Channel 50; MERIDIAN, ETC., MS; Owner: COLUMBUS TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WGBC (Channel 30; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS, INCORPORATED)
  • WMDN (Channel 24; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: WMDN, INC.)
  • WTOK-TV (Channel 11; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: GRAY MIDAMERICA TV LICENSEE CORP.)
  • W53CE (Channel 53; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W34CH (Channel 34; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W20BS (Channel 20; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W36BY (Channel 36; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W43BM (Channel 43; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 2
Total length: 12 meters (39ft)
Total costs: $806,000
Total average daily traffic: 210
Total average daily truck traffic: 9
Total future (year 2026) average daily traffic: 315

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Chunky)
FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 7 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)
FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 1
  • Kcs Mp 14.4 4.1 Km Se, Type: Building, Structure height: 2 m, Call Sign: WQFW755
    Assigned Frequencies : 160.215 MHz, 160.545 MHz
    Grant Date: 09/14/2006, Expiration Date: 06/05/2015, Certifier: Robert B Terry
    Registrant: Comet Industries Inc., 4601 Blanchard Road, Shreveport, LA 71107, Phone: (318) 676-6148, Fax: (318) 676-6317, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 3
  • Call Sign: KA5ZSI, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00205494
    Grant Date: 02/08/2000, Expiration Date: 03/20/2010
    Registrant: Gerald Q Todd, Chunky, MS 39323
  • Call Sign: KB5GVQ, Previous Call Sign:
    Grant Date: 07/12/1988, Expiration Date: 07/12/1998, Cancelation Date: 07/13/2000
    Registrant: Jonathan P Parrott, Rt 1 Box 33b, Chunky, MS 39323
  • Call Sign: KH6FMD, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00141498
    Grant Date: 01/30/2008, Expiration Date: 04/27/2018, Certifier: Lonnie D Roberts
    Registrant: Lonnie D Roberts, 5005 Pine Forest Rd, Chunky, MS 39323


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 38
  • Service Call: 1

Incident types - Chunky


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