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Coahoma County

Population in July 2008: 1,313. Population change since 2000: -11.3%
 

Males: 581  (44.3%)
Females: 732  (55.7%)

Median resident age:  24.6 years
Mississippi median age:  33.8 years

Zip codes: 38631.


Estimated median household income in 2008: $21,948 (it was $17,750 in 2000)
Friars Point:  $21,948
Mississippi:  $37,790

Estimated per capita income in 2008: $14,341

Estimated median house or condo value in 2008: $46,024 (it was $30,700 in 2000)
Friars Point:  $46,024
Mississippi:  $99,700

Mean prices in 2008: All housing units: $52,392; Detached houses: $52,919; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $71,961; Mobile homes: $30,608

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Races in Friars Point:

  • Black (93.9%)
  • White Non-Hispanic (5.9%)
  • Hispanic (1.3%)

Dec. 2009 cost of living index in Friars Point: 77.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: United States (2.8%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 177 feet

Land area: 1.12 square miles.

Population density: 1175 people per square mile 
 
  (low).



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For population 25 years and over in Friars Point

  • High school or higher: 52.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 6.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.9%
  • Unemployed: 15.5%
  • Mean travel time to work: 36.9 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Friars Point town

  • Never married: 43.7%
  • Now married: 31.3%
  • Separated: 8.1%
  • Widowed: 9.3%
  • Divorced: 7.6%

12 residents are foreign born

This town:  0.8%
Mississippi:  1.4%


According to our research there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Friars Point, Mississippi in May 2009.
The ratio of number of residents in Friars Point to the number of sex offenders is 657 to 1.

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

Friars Point:  0.9% ($277)
Mississippi:  0.7% ($425)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Memphis, TN (64.3 miles , pop. 650,100).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (370.5 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Coahoma, MS (2.6 miles ), Lake View, AR (3.3 miles ), Jonestown, MS (3.3 miles ), Lula, MS (3.3 miles ), Helena, AR (3.4 miles ), Lyon, MS (3.4 miles ), Clarksdale, MS (3.5 miles ), West Helena, AR (3.5 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 1 building, cost: $57,000
  • 1997: 0 buildings
  • 1998: 0 buildings
  • 1999: 0 buildings
  • 2000: 2 buildings, average cost: $47,000
  • 2001: 2 buildings, average cost: $47,000
  • 2002: 1 building, cost: $50,000
  • 2003: 1 building, cost: $50,000
  • 2004: 0 buildings
  • 2005: 0 buildings
  • 2006: 1 building, cost: $75,000
  • 2007: 0 buildings
  • 2008: 1 building, cost: $80,000

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 34.37 N, Longitude: 90.64 W

Area code: 662

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Population change in the 1990s: +244 (+19.7%).


Most common industries for males (%):



  • Arts, entertainment, and recreation (29%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (19%)
  • Construction (6%)
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (5%)
  • Utilities (5%)
  • Plastics and rubber products (4%)
  • Health care (3%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Arts, entertainment, and recreation (39%)
  • Educational services (14%)
  • Public administration (7%)
  • Health care (7%)
  • Accommodation and food services (5%)
  • Food and beverage stores (4%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (4%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (14%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (10%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (9%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (8%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers except personal appearance, transportation, and child care workers (6%)
  • Other protective service workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (5%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (17%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers including supervisors (9%)
  • Cashiers (6%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers except personal appearance, transportation, and child care workers (4%)
  • Other protective service workers including supervisors (4%)



Average climate in Friars Point, Mississippi

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Friars Point-area historical tornado activity is near Mississippi state average. It is 138% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/29/1963, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 5.3 miles away from the Friars Point town center killed 5 people and injured 10 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 4/24/1976, a category 3 tornado 6.4 miles away from the town center injured one person and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.


Friars Point-area historical earthquake activity is above Mississippi state average. It is 90% smaller 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 89.6 miles away from Friars Point center
On 3/25/1976 at 01:00:11, a magnitude 4.5 (4.1 MB, 4.5 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 86.5 miles away from the city center
On 2/10/2005 at 14:04:54, a magnitude 4.1 (3.9 MB, 4.1 MW, Depth: 9.5 mi) earthquake occurred 98.9 miles away from the city center
On 9/17/1997 at 18:16:31, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 87.3 miles away from Friars Point center
On 8/11/1996 at 18:17:49, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 LG, 3.1 MD, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 56.3 miles away from the city center
On 4/11/1996 at 21:54:57, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 51.3 miles away from Friars Point center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), moment magnitude (MW)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Friars Point:
  • HELENA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (about 9 miles; HELENA, AR)
  • NW MISSISSIPPI REGIONAL MED CENTER (about 13 miles; CLARKSDALE, MS)
  • QUITMAN COUNTY HOSPITAL & NH (about 22 miles; MARKS, MS)

Political contributions by individuals in Friars Point, MS

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Friars Point:
  • NORTHWEST MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 43 miles; SENATOBIA, MS; Full-time enrollment: 3,842)
  • DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 53 miles; CLEVELAND, MS; FT enrollment: 3,288)
  • UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI MAIN CAMPUS (about 63 miles; UNIVERSITY, MS; FT enrollment: 11,068)
  • MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (about 64 miles; ITTA BENA, MS; FT enrollment: 2,297)
  • MISSISSIPPI DELTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 65 miles; MOORHEAD, MS; FT enrollment: 2,486)
  • UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS (about 70 miles; MEMPHIS, TN; FT enrollment: 15,831)
  • SOUTHWEST TENNESSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE-UNION CAMPUS (about 70 miles; MEMPHIS, TN; FT enrollment: 6,979)
Public high school in Friars Point:
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Average household size:
This town:  3.1 people
Mississippi:  2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  73.3%
Whole state:  71.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  6.5%
Whole state:  4.5%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2008:
This town:  44.0%
Whole state:  19.9%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2008:
This town:  20.1%
Whole state:  9.1%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Friars Point, MS



Friars Point compared to Mississippi state average:

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


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Banks with branches in Friars Point (2009 data):
  • Southern Bancorp Bank: Friars Point Branch at 574 Second Street, branch established on 1954-09-01. Info updated 2008-04-22: Bank assets: $168.5 mil, Deposits: $119.3 mil, headquarters in Ruleville, MS, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 14 total offices, Holding Company: Southern Bancorp, Inc



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Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (72%)
  • Electricity (22%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (5%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (1%)


Religion statistics for Friars Point

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 37.75%
Here37.8%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations.
NameSouthern Baptist ConventionUnited Methodist ChurchCatholic ChurchEpiscopal ChurchPresbyterian Church in America
Adherents55.2%18.1%9.9%3.5%3.2%
Congregations31.6%23.7%5.3%2.6%2.6%
NameChurches of Christ Mennonite Church of God in ChristMuslim EstimateChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)Other
Adherents1.7%1.7%1.4%1.0%4.4%
Congregations5.3%2.6%2.6%2.6%21.1%
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
Financial Administration 1$2,429$29,1480$0
Other Government Administration 0$0 6$3,677
Judicial and Legal 0$0 2$170
Police Protection - Officers 2$4,326$25,9563$3,830
Water Supply 0$0 3$2,699
Gas Supply 1$2,176$26,1120$0
Totals for Government 4$8,931$26,79314$10,376



4.41% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($24,346 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  4.41%
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 Shelby County, TN  0.57% ($21,100 average AGI)
from Tallahatchie County, MS  0.37% ($19,656)
from Quitman County, MS  0.32% ($31,143)


6.36% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($27,142 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.36%
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 Tunica County, MS  0.73% ($18,308 average AGI)
to Shelby County, TN  0.62% ($20,273)
to DeSoto County, MS  0.45% ($38,850)


Strongest AM radio stations in Friars Point:
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • WGSF (1030 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WDIA (1070 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KFFA (1360 AM; 1 kW; HELENA, AR; Owner: DELTA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KGHT (880 AM; 50 kW; SHERIDAN, AR; Owner: METROPOLITAN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • WROX (1450 AM; 1 kW; CLARKSDALE, MS; Owner: DELTA RADIO, INC.)
  • WCPC (940 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: WCPC BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WMQM (1600 AM; 50 kW; LAKELAND, TN; Owner: WMQM, INC.)
  • KAAY (1090 AM; 50 kW; LITTLE ROCK, AR; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WJCE (680 AM; 10 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: ENTERCOM MEMPHIS LICENSE, LLC)
  • KXJK (950 AM; 5 kW; FORREST CITY, AR; Owner: FORREST CITY BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WSAO (1140 AM; daytime; 5 kW; SENATOBIA, MS; Owner: JESSE C. ROSS AND ERNESTINE A. ROSS)
  • KWAM (990 AM; 10 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CONCORD MEDIA GROUP, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Friars Point:
  • KFFA-FM (103.1 FM; HELENA, AR; Owner: DELTA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KJIW-FM (94.5 FM; HELENA, AR; Owner: ELIJAH MONDY,JR.)
  • WWUN-FM (101.5 FM; CLARKSDALE, MS; Owner: CSN INTERNATIONAL)
  • WAID (106.5 FM; CLARKSDALE, MS; Owner: RADIO CLEVELAND, INC.)
  • WKXY (92.1 FM; CLARKSDALE, MS; Owner: CLARKSDALE BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KCLT (104.9 FM; WEST HELENA, AR; Owner: WEST HELENA B/CASTERS)
  • WKDJ-FM (96.5 FM; CLARKSDALE, MS; Owner: RADIO CLEVELAND, INC.)
  • KVRN (90.7 FM; MARVELL, AR; Owner: EAST ARKANSAS EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION)

TV broadcast stations around Friars Point:
  • WPRQ-LP (Channel 12; CLARKSDALE, MS; Owner: DAVID ELLINGTON)


Friars Point fatal accident list:
Feb 20, 1999 02:50 AM, Oak Ridge, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 5, Fatalities: 2, Drunken drivers: 1


FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 1
  • Joseph M DiPietro, Intersection Of Sheriff Street And Chism, Type: Tower, Structure height: 100 m, Overall height: 100 m
    Registrant: Force 2 Radio, 700 Martin Luther King Drive, West Helena, AR 72390, Phone: (870) 572-9506, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 1
  • On N End Of Town W Of Levee, Call Sign: KTA369, Licensee ID: L00012783
    Assigned Frequencies : 153.020 MHz
    Grant Date: 06/19/2003, Expiration Date: 08/18/2012
    Registrant: Mississippi Limestone Corporation


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 1
  • Aircraft: BEECH 200 (Fixed wing multi engine, Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 11, Weight: 12,500 - 19,999 Pounds, Speed: 156 mph), Engine: U/A CANADA PT6A-41 (850 HP) (Turbo-prop)
    N-Number: 56CD , Serial Number: BB-64, Year manufactured: 1975, Airworthiness Date: 06/12/1975
    Registrant (Corporation): Commander Inc, Po Box 252, Friars Point, MS 38631


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 24

See Full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Statistics for Friars Point, MS

Friars Point on our top lists:
  • #64 on the list of "Top 100 cities with strongest arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation and food services industries"
  • #84 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest number of births per 1000 residents 2000-2003"

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