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Tallahatchie County

Population in July 2008: 250. Population change since 2000: -12.3%
 

Males: 113  (45.3%)
Females: 137  (54.7%)

Median resident age:  20.7 years
Mississippi median age:  33.8 years

Zip codes: 38928.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $17,346 (it was $14,375 in 2000)
Glendora:  $17,346
Mississippi:  $36,338

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $8,778
Glendora:  $8,778
Mississippi:  $19,365

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $22,513 (it was $15,000 in 2000)
Glendora:  $22,513
Mississippi:  $96,000

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $30,191; Detached houses: $33,422; Mobile homes: $17,500

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Races in Glendora:

  • Black (92.3%)
  • White Non-Hispanic (4.6%)
  • Hispanic (3.2%)
  • American Indian (3.2%)
  • Two or more races (2.5%)

2008 cost of living index in Glendora: 72.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: Subsaharan African (1.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 150 feet

Land area: 0.14 square miles.

Population density: 1764 people per square mile 
 
 (low).




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For population 25 years and over in Glendora

  • High school or higher: 18.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 30.0%
  • Mean travel time to work: 20.9 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Glendora village

  • Never married: 63.9%
  • Now married: 14.9%
  • Separated: 6.3%
  • Widowed: 12.0%
  • Divorced: 2.9%

0 residents are foreign born

This village:  0.0%
Mississippi:  1.4%


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

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

Glendora:  1.3% ($199)
Mississippi:  0.7% ($425)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Memphis, TN (91.0 miles , pop. 650,100).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (382.0 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Webb, MS (2.9 miles ), Sumner, MS (3.3 miles ), Schlater, MS (3.7 miles ), Drew, MS (3.7 miles ), Tutwiler, MS (3.9 miles ), Ruleville, MS (4.0 miles ), Doddsville, MS (4.2 miles) , Charleston, MS (4.3 miles ).

Latitude: 33.83 N, Longitude: 90.29 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 662

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Population change in the 1990s: +120 (+72.7%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Publishing, and motion picture and sound recording industries (30%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (26%)
  • Real estate and rental and leasing (26%)
  • Repair and maintenance (9%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Food and beverage stores (27%)
  • Furniture and related products (21%)
  • Educational services (18%)
  • Apparel (9%)
  • Social assistance (9%)
  • Private households (6%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Media and communication equipment workers (30%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (26%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (17%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (13%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (30%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (27%)
  • Postsecondary teachers (18%)
  • Child care workers (9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6%)



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Average climate in Glendora, Mississippi

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Glendora-area historical tornado activity is near Mississippi state average. It is 140% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 2/21/1971, a category 5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 14.2 miles away from the Glendora village center killed 47 people and injured 510 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 11/24/2001, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 24.7 miles away from the village center injured 48 people and caused $4 million in damages.


Glendora-area historical earthquake activity is slightly above Mississippi state average. It is 93% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/11/1996 at 18:17:49, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 LG, 3.1 MD, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 37.7 miles away from Glendora center
On 10/26/2002 at 20:05:55, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 26.3 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 93.1 miles away from the city center
On 5/10/2008 at 17:52:50, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 MD, Depth: 0.1 mi) earthquake occurred 91.2 miles away from Glendora center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), duration magnitude (MD)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Glendora:
  • NORTH SUNFLOWER COUNTY HOSPITAL (about 16 miles; RULEVILLE, MS)
  • TALLAHATCHIE CRITICAL ACCESS HOSPITAL (about 17 miles; CHARLESTON, MS)
  • GREENWOOD LEFLORE HOSPITAL (about 20 miles; GREENWOOD, MS)

Political contributions by individuals in Glendora, MS

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Glendora:
  • MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (about 24 miles; ITTA BENA, MS; Full-time enrollment: 2,297)
  • MISSISSIPPI DELTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 30 miles; MOORHEAD, MS; FT enrollment: 2,486)
  • DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 34 miles; CLEVELAND, MS; FT enrollment: 3,288)
  • UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI MAIN CAMPUS (about 58 miles; UNIVERSITY, MS; FT enrollment: 11,068)
  • NORTHWEST MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 58 miles; SENATOBIA, MS; FT enrollment: 3,842)
  • HOLMES COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 62 miles; GOODMAN, MS; FT enrollment: 2,485)
  • UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT MONTICELLO (about 89 miles; Monticello, AR; FT enrollment: 2,048)

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Average household size:
This village:  4.1 people
Mississippi:  2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:  88.4%
Whole state:  71.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:  17.4%
Whole state:  4.5%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 1.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This village:  62.6%
Whole state:  19.9%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This village:  45.0%
Whole state:  9.1%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Glendora, MS



Glendora compared to Mississippi state average:
  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly 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.
  • Renting percentage above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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School Enrollment by Level of School



Glendora travel time to work


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Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (52%)
  • Electricity (40%)
  • Utility gas (7%)


Religion statistics for Glendora

Adherents


NameSouthern Baptist ConventionUnited Methodist ChurchChurch of God (Cleveland, Tennessee)Churches of ChristOther religions
Adherents61.3%12.8%9.3%4.6%12.0%
Congregations34.7%16.3%10.2%12.2%26.5%
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 1$2,854$34,2480$0
Judicial and Legal 0$0 1$1,804
Police Protection - Officers 1$2,626$31,5122$3,463
Streets and Highways 0$0 1$722
Totals for Government 2$5,480$32,8804$5,989



Glendora government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - Sewerage: $12,000
  • Construction - Water Utilities: $150,000
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $59,000
    Police Protection: $23,000
    Financial Administration: $22,000
    Solid Waste Management: $7,000
    Sewerage: $6,000
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $2,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Fire Protection: $1,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $500,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $43,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Water Utilities: $279,000
    Housing & Community Development: $249,000
    General Support: $3,000
  • Tax - Property: $18,000
    Motor Vehicle License: $0
    Total General Sales: $0
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $57,000

4.55% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($20,468 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  4.55%
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 Yalobusha County, MS  0.50% ($14,000 average AGI)
from Coahoma County, MS  0.43% ($22,895)
from Panola County, MS  0.36% ($23,938)


6.90% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($22,324 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.90%
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 Coahoma County, MS  0.71% ($19,656 average AGI)
to Grenada County, MS  0.69% ($21,806)
to Yalobusha County, MS  0.60% ($24,630)


Strongest AM radio stations in Glendora:
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • WCPC (940 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: WCPC BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WGSF (1030 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WDIA (1070 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WJNT (1180 AM; 50 kW; PEARL, MS; Owner: BUCHANAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KGHT (880 AM; 50 kW; SHERIDAN, AR; Owner: METROPOLITAN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • WMQM (1600 AM; 50 kW; LAKELAND, TN; Owner: WMQM, INC.)
  • WSJC (810 AM; 50 kW; MAGEE, MS; Owner: FAMILY TALK RADIO)
  • KAAY (1090 AM; 50 kW; LITTLE ROCK, AR; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WABG (960 AM; 1 kW; GREENWOOD, MS; Owner: GREENWOOD BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WXTN (1000 AM; daytime; 5 kW; LEXINGTON, MS; Owner: BRAD MAURICE COTHRAN)
  • WJOX (690 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WJCE (680 AM; 10 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: ENTERCOM MEMPHIS LICENSE, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Glendora:
  • WYMX (99.1 FM; GREENWOOD, MS; Owner: TELESOUTH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WQXB (100.1 FM; GRENADA, MS; Owner: CHATTERBOX, INC.)
  • WTGY (95.7 FM; CHARLESTON, MS; Owner: FAMILY WORSHIP CENTER CHURCH, INC.)
  • WTCD (96.9 FM; INDIANOLA, MS; Owner: TELESOUTH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WGRM-FM (93.9 FM; GREENWOOD, MS; Owner: WILLIS BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WDTL-FM (92.9 FM; CLEVELAND, MS; Owner: DELTA RADIO, INC.)
  • WRKG (95.3 FM; DREW, MS; Owner: DELTA RADIO, INC.)
  • WMAO-FM (90.9 FM; GREENWOOD, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • WMAV-FM (90.3 FM; OXFORD, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • WOHT (92.3 FM; GRENADA, MS; Owner: CENTURY BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WAID (106.5 FM; CLARKSDALE, MS; Owner: RADIO CLEVELAND, INC.)
  • WVSD (91.7 FM; ITTA BENA, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WDFX (98.3 FM; CLEVELAND, MS; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • WCLD-FM (103.9 FM; CLEVELAND, MS; Owner: RADIO CLEVELAND, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Glendora:
  • WABG-TV (Channel 6; GREENWOOD, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI BROADCASTING PARTNERS)
  • WEBU-LP (Channel 11; WEBB, MS; Owner: DAVID ELLINGTON)
  • WXVT (Channel 15; GREENVILLE, MS; Owner: SAGA BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • W41BV (Channel 41; GRENADA, MS; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W36BT (Channel 36; GRENADA, MS; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WMAO-TV (Channel 23; GREENWOOD, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • K53FB (Channel 53; EL DORADO, AR; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WMAV-TV (Channel 18; OXFORD, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION)
  • W28BP (Channel 28; GRENADA, MS; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W12CR (Channel 12; GRENADA, MS; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)


FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 1
  • Sturdivant Road - .85 Miles West Of Hwy. 49 East, Type: Tower, Structure height: 106.1 m, Overall height: 109.1 m, Call Sign: KNKN638
    Assigned Frequencies : 869.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 845.010 MHz, 834.390 MHz, 879.390 MHz
    Grant Date: 10/23/2001, Expiration Date: 10/01/2011, Certifier: Richard Ekstrand
    Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy, #150 Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30009-7630, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036, Email:

FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 3
  • Kyle B Entz, Sturdivant Road - .85 Miles West Of Hwy. 49 East, Type: Tower, Structure height: 106.1 m, Overall height: 109.1 m, , Licensee ID: L01091381
    Registrant: Us Unwired Inc., One Lakeshore Dr., Ste. 1900, Lake Charles, LA 70602-3104, Phone: (318) 436-9000
  • One Mile W, Type: Tower, Structure height: 109.1 m, Overall height: 109.1 m
    Registrant: Sturdivant, Mike P Dba , Glendora, MS 38928, Phone: (601) 375-8865
  • 2.6 Mi Se Of Us Hwy 49e, Type: Tower, Structure height: 106.7 m, Overall height: 107.3 m
    Registrant: Illinois Central Railroad Company, 455 Cityfront Plz Dr Nbc Twr, Chicago, IL 60611, Phone: (708) 206-3500

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 2
  • Icgrr Microwave Site 2.6 Mi Se Of Int Of Us Hwy 49e & Icgrr Tracks, Call Sign: KQU238, Licensee ID: L00013390
    Assigned Frequencies : 160.920 MHz, 161.190 MHz, 161.280 MHz, 161.460 MHz
    Grant Date: 04/28/1999, Expiration Date: 06/15/2004, Cancelation Date: 08/15/2004
    Registrant: Illinois Central Railroad Co, 17641 S Ashland Ave, Homewood, IL 60430, Phone: (708) 206-3500
  • Glendora, Call Sign: WQBI651, Licensee ID: L00013390
    Assigned Frequencies : 160.920 MHz, 161.190 MHz, 161.280 MHz, 161.460 MHz
    Grant Date: 10/15/2004, Expiration Date: 10/15/2014, Certifier: Michael O'connell
    Registrant: Illinois Centrail Railroad Company, 17641 S Ashland, Homewood, IL 60430, Phone: (708) 332-6739, Fax: (708) 332-6800, Email:

FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 5
  • STATION, 2.6 Mi Se Of Us Hwy 49e In, Overall height: 106.7 m, Call Sign: WNTU802
    Assigned Frequencies : 952.106 MHz, 928.106 MHz
    Grant Date: 12/24/1998, Expiration Date: 03/31/2009
    Registrant: Phone: (708) 206-6605
  • Glendora, Sturdivant Road, 1.4 Km West Of Highway 49 East, Type: Tower, Structure height: 106.1 m, Overall height: 109.1 m, Call Sign: WQCP864
    Assigned Frequencies : 6286.19 MHz, 6226.89 MHz
    Grant Date: 04/26/2005, Expiration Date: 04/26/2015, Certifier: Scott Donlea
    Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy, #150 Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30009-7630, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036, Email:
  • STATION, 2.6 Miles Se Of Us Hwy 49e Int In, Overall height: 106.7 m, Call Sign: KCH88
    Assigned Frequencies : 6855.00 MHz, 6825.00 MHz, 6795.00 MHz
    Grant Date: 03/09/2002, Expiration Date: 03/12/2012
    Registrant: Phone: (312) 565-1600
  • GLENDORA, 1.2 Mi Wnw Of, Overall height: 104.5 m, Call Sign: KLN25
    3710.00 MHz, 3790.00 MHz, 3870.00 MHz, 4030.00 MHz, 4110.00 MHz, 3710.00 MHz, 3790.00 MHz, 3870.00 MHz, 3950.00 MHz, 4030.00 MHz... (+13 more)
    Grant Date: 06/28/1990, Expiration Date: 02/01/2000, Cancelation Date: 01/28/1998
    Registrant: At&t Corp, 1200 Peachtree St 15w24, Atlanta, GA 30309
  • GLENDORA, 1.2 Miles Wnw Of, Overall height: 109.1 m, Call Sign: KLO99
    Assigned Frequencies : 6375.14 MHz
    Grant Date: 07/02/1987, Expiration Date: 01/26/1998, Cancelation Date: 01/26/1998
    Registrant: At&t Communications Of The South Central States Inc, 1200 Peachtree St 15w27, Atlanta, GA 30309


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 3
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 210N (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO 520 SERIES (285 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 468MS , Serial Number: 21063969, Year manufactured: 1980, Airworthiness Date: 03/17/1980
    Registrant (Individual): Mike P Jr Sturdivant, Po Box 230, Glendora, MS 38928
  • Aircraft: AIR TRACTOR INC AT-602 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: P&W CANADA PT6A-66 SER (850 HP) (Turbo-prop)
    N-Number: 50050 , Serial Number: 602-0485, Year manufactured: 1998, Airworthiness Date: 04/07/1998
    Registrant (Corporation): Sturdivant Brothers Fs Inc, Po Box 209, Glendora, MS 38928
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 03/28/1991
  • Aircraft: AIR TRACTOR INC AT-602 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: P&W CANADA PT6A-6 SERIES (550 HP) (Turbo-prop)
    N-Number: 8525L , Serial Number: 602-1133, Year manufactured: 2005, Airworthiness Date: 06/03/2005
    Registrant (Corporation): Sturdivant Brothers Flying Service Inc, Po Box 209, Glendora, MS 38928
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 12/28/1992


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 1

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