Mount Olive, MS

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Mount Olive Overview

1,405
TOTAL POPULATION
697
MALE POPULATION
708
FEMALE POPULATION
98.45
MALES / 100 FEMALES
101.58
FEMALES / 100 MALES
31.7
MEDIAN AGE
3.4
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.8
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$22,393
PER CAPITA INCOME
$112,781
AVG FAMILY INCOME
58.1%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
41.9¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.40
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
666
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
68.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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Mount Olive Area Codes

Race in Mount Olive

The most populous races in Mount Olive are Black / African American (1,051 | 74.8%), White / Caucasian (337 | 24.0%), and Asian (17 | 1.2%).
Race in Mount Olive
Race# Population% Population
Asian171.2%
Black / African American1,05174.8%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino00.0%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian33724.0%
Two or more Races00.0%
Some other Race00.0%
Total1,405100.0%

Ancestry in Mount Olive

The most populous ancestries reported in Mount Olive are Irish (104 | 7.4%), American (54 | 3.8%), Italian (18 | 1.3%), Indian (Asian) (17 | 1.2%), and Scottish (15 | 1.1%), together accounting for 14.8% of all Mount Olive residents.
Ancestry in Mount Olive
Ancestry# Population% Population
African40.3%
American543.8%
English80.6%
French80.6%
Indian (Asian)171.2%
Irish1047.4%
Italian181.3%
Scotch-Irish120.9%
Scottish151.1%
Subsaharan African40.3%
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Immigrants in Mount Olive

Immigrants in Mount Olive
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
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Sex and Age in Mount Olive

Sex and Age in Mount Olive

The most populous age groups in Mount Olive are 30 to 34 Years (233 | 33.4%) for men and 5 to 9 Years (187 | 26.4%) for women.
Sex and Age in Mount Olive
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years26 (3.7%)36 (5.1%)
5 to 9 Years75 (10.8%)187 (26.4%)
10 to 14 Years80 (11.5%)18 (2.5%)
15 to 19 Years4 (0.6%)24 (3.4%)
20 to 24 Years121 (17.4%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years17 (2.4%)74 (10.4%)
30 to 34 Years233 (33.4%)63 (8.9%)
35 to 39 Years5 (0.7%)47 (6.6%)
40 to 44 Years22 (3.2%)40 (5.7%)
45 to 49 Years39 (5.6%)42 (5.9%)
50 to 54 Years5 (0.7%)24 (3.4%)
55 to 59 Years21 (3.0%)37 (5.2%)
60 to 64 Years18 (2.6%)45 (6.4%)
65 to 69 Years9 (1.3%)26 (3.7%)
70 to 74 Years14 (2.0%)4 (0.6%)
75 to 79 Years0 (0.0%)16 (2.3%)
80 to 84 Years6 (0.9%)16 (2.3%)
85 Years and over2 (0.3%)9 (1.3%)
Total697 (100.0%)708 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Mount Olive

Median Family Size in Mount Olive

The median family size in Mount Olive is 3.41 persons per family, with single female/mother families (93 | 25.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4.51 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (8 | 2.1%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.88 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Mount Olive
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple271 (72.9%)3.05
Single Male/Father8 (2.1%)2.88
Single Female/Mother93 (25.0%)4.51
Total Families372 (100.0%)3.41

Median Household Size in Mount Olive

Median Household Size in Mount Olive
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple271 (54.2%)3.05
Single Male/Father8 (1.6%)4.00
Single Female/Mother93 (18.6%)4.51
Non-family128 (25.6%)-
Total Households500 (100.0%)2.81

Household Size by Marriage Status in Mount Olive

Out of a total of 500 households in Mount Olive, 372 (74.4%) are family households, while 128 (25.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 4-person households, comprising 213, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 128.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Mount Olive
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-128 (25.6%)
2-Person Households54 (10.8%)0 (0.0%)
3-Person Households65 (13.0%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households213 (42.6%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households19 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households21 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total372 (74.4%)128 (25.6%)

Female Fertility in Mount Olive

Fertility by Age in Mount Olive

Average fertility rate in Mount Olive is 7.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 15.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Mount Olive
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years2 (100.0%)15.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total2 (100.0%)7.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Mount Olive

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Mount Olive
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)

Fertility by Education in Mount Olive

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Mount Olive
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma2 (100.0%)20.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total2 (100.0%)7.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Mount Olive

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Mount Olive
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)

Income in Mount Olive

Income Overview in Mount Olive

CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,405$22,393
Median Family Income372$112,781
Mean Family Income372$82,525
Median Household Income500$0
Mean Household Income500$67,909
Income Deficit372$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,40558.07%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,40541.93¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,4050.40

Earnings by Sex in Mount Olive

Average Earnings in Mount Olive are $40,417, $57,941 for men and $24,297 for women, a difference of 58.1%.
Earnings by Sex in Mount Olive
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male372 (54.9%)$57,941
Female305 (45.1%)$24,297
Total677 (100.0%)$40,417

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Mount Olive

The most common earnings brackets in Mount Olive are $65,000 to $74,999 for men (169 | 45.4%) and $45,000 to $49,999 for women (53 | 17.4%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Mount Olive
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less2 (0.5%)22 (7.2%)
$2,500 to $4,9992 (0.5%)1 (0.3%)
$5,000 to $7,49923 (6.2%)0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,49950 (13.4%)9 (2.9%)
$12,500 to $14,99916 (4.3%)19 (6.2%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)49 (16.1%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4993 (0.8%)41 (13.4%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)16 (5.2%)
$25,000 to $29,99944 (11.8%)29 (9.5%)
$30,000 to $34,9996 (1.6%)5 (1.6%)
$35,000 to $39,9990 (0.0%)1 (0.3%)
$40,000 to $44,99912 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
$45,000 to $49,9992 (0.5%)53 (17.4%)
$50,000 to $54,9993 (0.8%)24 (7.9%)
$55,000 to $64,99938 (10.2%)23 (7.5%)
$65,000 to $74,999169 (45.4%)4 (1.3%)
$75,000 to $99,9992 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000+0 (0.0%)9 (2.9%)
Total372 (100.0%)305 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Mount Olive

Average earnings in Mount Olive are $68,173 for men and $28,147 for women, a difference of 58.7%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $68,669, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $68,669. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $57,663, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $22,393.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Mount Olive
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma--
College or Associate's Degree$68,669$22,393
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$68,173$28,147

Family Income in Mount Olive

Family Income Brackets in Mount Olive

According to the Mount Olive family income data, there are 192 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 51.6% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Mount Olive
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000225.9%
$10,000 to $14,99992.4%
$15,000 to $24,9995715.3%
$25,000 to $34,99992.4%
$35,000 to $49,999277.3%
$50,000 to $74,999215.6%
$75,000 to $99,999225.9%
$100,000 to $149,99919251.6%
$150,000 to $199,999133.5%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Mount Olive

4-person families (208 | 55.9%) account for the highest median family income in Mount Olive with $113,728 per family, while 4-person families (208 | 55.9%) have the highest median income of $28,432 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Mount Olive
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families54 (14.5%)$0
3-Person Families70 (18.8%)$0
4-Person Families208 (55.9%)$113,728
5-Person Families19 (5.1%)$77,841
6-Person Families21 (5.7%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total372 (100.0%)$112,781

Family Income by Number of Earners in Mount Olive

Family Income by Number of Earners in Mount Olive
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners30 (8.1%)$2,499
1 Earner89 (23.9%)$21,083
2 Earners226 (60.8%)$113,388
3+ Earners27 (7.3%)$0
Total372 (100.0%)$112,781

Household Income in Mount Olive

Household Income Brackets in Mount Olive

With 192 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Mount Olive, accounting for 38.4% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Mount Olive
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000418.2%
$10,000 to $14,999295.8%
$15,000 to $24,9999018.0%
$25,000 to $34,999326.4%
$35,000 to $49,999499.8%
$50,000 to $74,999326.4%
$75,000 to $99,999224.4%
$100,000 to $149,99919238.4%
$150,000 to $199,999132.6%
$200,000+00.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Mount Olive

The median household income in Mount Olive is $0, with the highest median household income of $112,936 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 279 households (55.8%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in Mount Olive
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years279 (55.8%)$112,936
45 to 64 Years147 (29.4%)$27,938
65+ Years74 (14.8%)$43,750
Total500 (100.0%)$0

Poverty in Mount Olive

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Mount Olive

With 16.9% poverty level for males and 31.1% for females among the residents of Mount Olive, 15 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 4 males (100.0%) and 47 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Mount Olive
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years9 (34.6%)3 (8.3%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)47 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years32 (23.7%)61 (40.7%)
12 to 14 Years4 (20.0%)2 (25.0%)
15 Years4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years49 (19.6%)63 (46.0%)
35 to 44 Years8 (29.6%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years10 (25.6%)31 (37.8%)
65 to 74 Years2 (8.7%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)13 (31.7%)
Total118 (16.9%)220 (31.1%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Mount Olive

According to the poverty statistics in Mount Olive, males aged 18 to 24 years and females aged 18 to 24 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Mount Olive
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years17 (65.4%)33 (91.7%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years103 (76.3%)89 (59.3%)
12 to 14 Years16 (80.0%)6 (75.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years121 (100.0%)24 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years201 (80.4%)74 (54.0%)
35 to 44 Years19 (70.4%)87 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years44 (100.0%)66 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years29 (74.4%)51 (62.2%)
65 to 74 Years21 (91.3%)30 (100.0%)
75 Years and over8 (100.0%)28 (68.3%)
Total579 (83.1%)488 (68.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Mount Olive

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Mount Olive show that 0.7% or 2 of the total 271 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 1.0%, comprising of 2 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Mount Olive
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children53 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children193 (99.0%)2 (1.0%)
3 or 4 Children23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total269 (99.3%)2 (0.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Mount Olive

According to the poverty data in Mount Olive, 62.5% or 5 single-father households and 68.8% or 64 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 5 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 43 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Mount Olive
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)9 (31.0%)
1 or 2 Children5 (100.0%)43 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)12 (57.1%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total5 (62.5%)64 (68.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Mount Olive

The poverty data for Mount Olive shows that 2 of the married-couple family households (0.7%) and 69 of the single-parent households (68.3%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 2 households (1.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 48 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Mount Olive
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)9 (28.1%)
1 or 2 Children2 (1.0%)48 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)12 (57.1%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2 (0.7%)69 (68.3%)

Employment Characteristics in Mount Olive

Employment by Class of Employer in Mount Olive

Among the 645 employed individuals in Mount Olive, private company employees (426 | 66.0%), state government employees (137 | 21.2%), and federal government employees (28 | 4.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Mount Olive
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees42666.0%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)243.7%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)00.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations253.9%
Local Government Employees50.8%
State Government Employees13721.2%
Federal Government Employees284.3%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total645100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Mount Olive

According to the labor force statistics for Mount Olive, out of the total population over 16 years of age (979), 68.0% or 666 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.2% or 21 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 16 to 19 years, with 100.0% or 24 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 35 to 44 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 25.9% or 21 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Mount Olive
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years121 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years72 (79.1%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years221 (74.7%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years81 (71.1%)21 (25.9%)
45 to 54 Years88 (80.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years36 (62.1%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years14 (22.2%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years9 (17.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total666 (68.0%)21 (3.2%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Mount Olive

According to labor force statistics for Mount Olive, 69.9% of individuals (512) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (732) are in the labor force, with 4.1% or 21 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 92.0% or 288 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 15.4% or 21 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Mount Olive
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School9 (12.5%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma136 (55.7%)38 (15.4%)
College / Associate Degree288 (92.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher79 (76.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total512 (69.9%)30 (4.1%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Mount Olive

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Mount Olive are Community & Social Service (77 | 11.9%), Education Instruction & Library (52 | 8.1%), Management (34 | 5.3%), Education, Arts & Media (25 | 3.9%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (18 | 2.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Mount Olive

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Mount Olive, the most male-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (32.7%), Community & Social Service (22.1%), and Management (14.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Mount Olive
OccupationMaleFemale
Management5 (14.7%)29 (85.3%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 17 (22.1%)60 (77.9%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)25 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library17 (32.7%)35 (67.3%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)22 (16.5%)111 (83.5%)
Total (Overall)351 (54.4%)294 (45.6%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Mount Olive are Healthcare Support (59 | 9.1%), Cleaning & Maintenance (18 | 2.8%), Personal Care & Service (17 | 2.6%), Food Preparation & Serving (12 | 1.9%), and Security & Protection (9 | 1.4%).
Services Occupations in Mount Olive

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Mount Olive, the most male-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (74.6%), Food Preparation & Serving (16.7%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (11.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Law Enforcement (100.0%), and Personal Care & Service (100.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Mount Olive
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support44 (74.6%)15 (25.4%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving2 (16.7%)10 (83.3%)
Cleaning & Maintenance2 (11.1%)16 (88.9%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
Total (Category)48 (41.7%)67 (58.3%)
Total (Overall)351 (54.4%)294 (45.6%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Mount Olive are Sales & Related (121 | 18.8%), and Office & Administration (32 | 5.0%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Mount Olive

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Mount Olive
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related50 (41.3%)71 (58.7%)
Office & Administration15 (46.9%)17 (53.1%)
Total (Category)65 (42.5%)88 (57.5%)
Total (Overall)351 (54.4%)294 (45.6%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Mount Olive are , and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (11 | 1.7%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Mount Olive

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Mount Olive
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)351 (54.4%)294 (45.6%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Mount Olive are Material Moving (178 | 27.6%), and Production (55 | 8.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Mount Olive

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Mount Olive
OccupationMaleFemale
Production27 (49.1%)28 (50.9%)
Transportation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving178 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)205 (88.0%)28 (12.0%)
Total (Overall)351 (54.4%)294 (45.6%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Mount Olive

Employment Industries in Mount Olive

The major employment industries in Mount Olive include Manufacturing (224 | 34.7%), Health Care & Social Assistance (124 | 19.2%), Retail Trade (106 | 16.4%), Educational Services (41 | 6.4%), and Accommodation & Food Services (36 | 5.6%).
Employment Industries in Mount Olive

Employment Industries by Sex in Mount Olive

The Mount Olive industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Utilities (100.0%), and Manufacturing (87.5%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Information (100.0%), Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), and Administrative & Support (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Mount Olive
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting3 (21.4%)11 (78.6%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing196 (87.5%)28 (12.5%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade59 (55.7%)47 (44.3%)
Transportation & Warehousing15 (62.5%)9 (37.5%)
Utilities4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)24 (100.0%)
Educational Services17 (41.5%)24 (58.5%)
Health Care & Social Assistance44 (35.5%)80 (64.5%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services2 (5.6%)34 (94.4%)
Public Administration0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
Total351 (54.4%)294 (45.6%)

Education in Mount Olive

School Enrollment in Mount Olive

The most common levels of schooling among the 410 students in Mount Olive are elementary school (184 | 44.9%), college / undergraduate (80 | 19.5%), and middle school (45 | 11.0%).
School Enrollment in Mount Olive
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool174.2%
Kindergarten348.3%
Elementary School18444.9%
Middle School4511.0%
High School102.4%
College / Undergraduate8019.5%
Graduate / Professional409.8%
Total410100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Mount Olive

Out of a total of 410 students who are enrolled in schools in Mount Olive, 151 (36.8%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 259 (63.2%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 23 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 17 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Mount Olive
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old104 (48.4%)111 (51.6%)
10 to 14 Year Olds54 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds73 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds7 (29.2%)17 (70.8%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)23 (100.0%)
Total259 (63.2%)151 (36.8%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Mount Olive

Education (46 | 38.0%), business (31 | 25.6%), arts & humanities (20 | 16.5%), bio, nature & agricultural (17 | 14.1%), and computers & mathematics (7 | 5.8%) are the most common fields of study among 121 individuals in Mount Olive who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Mount Olive
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics75.8%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1714.1%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology00.0%
Business3125.6%
Education4638.0%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities2016.5%
Total121100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Mount Olive

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Mount Olive

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Mount Olive are males with 2 vehicles (184, accounting for 52.4%) and females with 2 vehicles (57, making up 62.6%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Mount Olive
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)11 (3.7%)
1 Vehicle69 (19.7%)100 (34.0%)
2 Vehicles184 (52.4%)57 (19.4%)
3 Vehicles17 (4.8%)27 (9.2%)
4 Vehicles81 (23.1%)99 (33.7%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total351 (100.0%)294 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Mount Olive

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Mount Olive are 30 to 34 minutes (259 commuters, 40.7%), 20 to 24 minutes (109 commuters, 17.1%), and 5 to 9 minutes (74 commuters, 11.6%).
Commute Time in Mount Olive
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes40.6%
5 to 9 Minutes7411.6%
10 to 14 Minutes396.1%
15 to 19 Minutes6910.8%
20 to 24 Minutes10917.1%
25 to 29 Minutes416.5%
30 to 34 Minutes25940.7%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes233.6%
45 to 59 Minutes132.0%
60 to 89 Minutes50.8%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Mount Olive

The most common commute times in Mount Olive are 30 to 34 minutes (184 commuters, 53.2%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (75 commuters, 25.9%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Mount Olive
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes4 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes55 (15.9%)19 (6.6%)
10 to 14 Minutes11 (3.2%)28 (9.7%)
15 to 19 Minutes0 (0.0%)69 (23.8%)
20 to 24 Minutes46 (13.3%)63 (21.7%)
25 to 29 Minutes41 (11.8%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes184 (53.2%)75 (25.9%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)23 (7.9%)
45 to 59 Minutes0 (0.0%)13 (4.5%)
60 to 89 Minutes5 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Mount Olive

The most frequent times of departure to work in Mount Olive are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (173, 50.0%) for males and 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (76, 26.2%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Mount Olive
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM0 (0.0%)20 (6.9%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM2 (0.6%)4 (1.4%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM44 (12.7%)20 (6.9%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM173 (50.0%)76 (26.2%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM28 (8.1%)23 (7.9%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM6 (1.7%)10 (3.5%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM43 (12.4%)17 (5.9%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM0 (0.0%)24 (8.3%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)36 (12.4%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)19 (6.6%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM50 (14.4%)10 (3.5%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM0 (0.0%)31 (10.7%)
Total346 (100.0%)290 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Mount Olive

Occupancy by Ownership in Mount Olive

Of the total 500 dwellings in Mount Olive, owner-occupied units account for 353 (70.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 147 (29.4%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Mount Olive
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units35370.6%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units14729.4%
Total Occupied Housing Units500100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Mount Olive

Occupancy by Household Size in Mount Olive
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household12825.6%
2-Person Household5410.8%
3-Person Household6513.0%
4+ Person Household25350.6%
Total Housing Units500100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Mount Olive

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Mount Olive
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household45 (35.2%)83 (64.8%)
2-Person Household43 (79.6%)11 (20.4%)
3-Person Household24 (36.9%)41 (63.1%)
4+ Person Household241 (95.3%)12 (4.7%)
Total Housing Units353 (70.6%)147 (29.4%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Mount Olive

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Mount Olive
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School37 (57.8%)27 (42.2%)
High School Diploma61 (57.6%)45 (42.4%)
College/Associate Degree233 (80.1%)58 (19.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher22 (56.4%)17 (43.6%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Mount Olive

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Mount Olive
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years27354.6%
35 to 44 Years61.2%
45 to 54 Years7815.6%
55 to 64 Years6913.8%
65 to 74 Years418.2%
75 to 84 Years224.4%
85 Years and Over112.2%
Total500100.0%

Housing Finances in Mount Olive

Median Income by Occupancy in Mount Olive

Median Income by Occupancy in Mount Olive
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied353 (70.6%)$112,922
Renter-Occupied147 (29.4%)$16,599
Average500 (100.0%)$0

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Mount Olive

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Mount Olive
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)26 (17.7%)
$5,000 to $9,99915 (4.3%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9999 (2.5%)20 (13.6%)
$15,000 to $19,9999 (2.5%)43 (29.2%)
$20,000 to $24,99917 (4.8%)21 (14.3%)
$25,000 to $34,99912 (3.4%)20 (13.6%)
$35,000 to $49,99932 (9.1%)17 (11.6%)
$50,000 to $74,99932 (9.1%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99922 (6.2%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999192 (54.4%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more13 (3.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total353 (100.0%)147 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Mount Olive

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Mount Olive
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30069 (19.6%)6 (4.1%)
$300 to $49925 (7.1%)42 (28.6%)
$500 to $79949 (13.9%)70 (47.6%)
$800 to $9999 (2.5%)12 (8.2%)
$1,000 to $1,499196 (55.5%)17 (11.6%)
$1,500 to $1,9995 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total353 (100.0%)147 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Mount Olive

Housing Structures in Mount Olive

Housing Structures in Mount Olive
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached17234.4%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments91.8%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments5210.4%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments326.4%
10 or more Apartments163.2%
Mobile Home / Other21943.8%
Total500100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Mount Olive

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Mount Olive
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached159 (92.4%)13 (7.6%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)52 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)32 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)16 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other194 (88.6%)25 (11.4%)
Total353 (70.6%)147 (29.4%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Mount Olive

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Mount Olive
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)11 (7.5%)
2 or 3 Rooms3 (0.9%)76 (51.7%)
4 or 5 Rooms56 (15.9%)60 (40.8%)
6 or 7 Rooms261 (73.9%)0 (0.0%)
8 or more Rooms33 (9.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total353 (100.0%)147 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Mount Olive

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Mount Olive
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas95 (26.9%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas3 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity251 (71.1%)144 (98.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels4 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)3 (2.0%)
Total353 (100.0%)147 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Mount Olive

Household Vehicle Usage in Mount Olive
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle17 (4.8%)17 (11.6%)
1 Vehicle62 (17.6%)130 (88.4%)
2 Vehicles205 (58.1%)0 (0.0%)
3 or more Vehicles69 (19.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total353 (100.0%)147 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Mount Olive

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Mount Olive

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units119234
Median Property Value$125,400$55,200
Median Household Income$33,750$4
Monthly Housing Costs$288$0
Real Estate Taxes--

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Mount Olive

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Mount Olive
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00032 (26.9%)23 (9.8%)
$50,000 to $99,99925 (21.0%)187 (79.9%)
$100,000 to $299,99949 (41.2%)24 (10.3%)
$300,000 to $499,99913 (10.9%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total119 (100.0%)234 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Mount Olive

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Mount Olive
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00015 (12.6%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99935 (29.4%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99910 (8.4%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9999 (7.6%)2 (0.9%)
$50,000 to $74,99918 (15.1%)23 (9.8%)
$75,000 to $99,9995 (4.2%)14 (6.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99918 (15.1%)17 (7.3%)
$150,000 or more9 (7.6%)174 (74.4%)
Total119 (100.0%)234 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Mount Olive

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Mount Olive
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x55 (46.2%)113,402 (48,462.4%)
2.0x to 2.9x37 (31.1%)213 (91.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x3 (2.5%)6 (2.6%)
4.0x or more24 (20.2%)15 (6.4%)
Total119 (100.0%)234 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Mount Olive

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Mount Olive
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80045 (37.8%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49920 (16.8%)18 (7.7%)
$800 to $1,4994 (3.4%)28 (12.0%)
Total119 (100.0%)234 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Mount Olive

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Mount Olive

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Mount Olive
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years109 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years333 (97.7%)8 (2.4%)
19 to 25 Years123 (84.3%)23 (15.8%)
26 to 34 Years298 (82.3%)64 (17.7%)
35 to 44 Years80 (70.2%)34 (29.8%)
45 to 54 Years110 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years104 (86.0%)17 (14.1%)
65 to 74 Years53 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older49 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,259 (89.6%)146 (10.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Mount Olive

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Mount Olive
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born109 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen333 (97.7%)8 (2.4%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen123 (84.3%)23 (15.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Mount Olive

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Mount Olive
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000326 (76.7%)99 (23.3%)
$25,000 to $49,999250 (89.9%)28 (10.1%)
$50,000 to $74,99969 (87.3%)10 (12.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99984 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over530 (98.3%)9 (1.7%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Mount Olive

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Mount Olive
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 677 (70.6%)32 (29.4%)
6 to 18 Years154 (45.2%)182 (53.4%)
19 to 25 Years25 (17.1%)98 (67.1%)
25 to 34 Years27 (7.5%)280 (77.3%)
35 to 44 Years30 (26.3%)50 (43.9%)
45 to 54 Years22 (20.0%)92 (83.6%)
55 to 64 Years65 (53.7%)52 (43.0%)
65 to 74 Years53 (100.0%)17 (32.1%)
75 Years and over49 (100.0%)17 (34.7%)
Total502 (35.7%)820 (58.4%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Mount Olive

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Mount Olive
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years15 (9.4%)18 (8.8%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)27 (16.8%)
35 to 64 Years29 (26.4%)102 (43.4%)
65 to 74 Years10 (43.5%)18 (60.0%)
75 Years and over8 (100.0%)25 (61.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Mount Olive

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Mount Olive: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)2 (1.2%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)24 (10.2%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over8 (100.0%)12 (29.3%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Mount Olive: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)25 (15.5%)
35 to 64 Years2 (1.8%)52 (22.1%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)7 (23.3%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Mount Olive: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years15 (9.4%)18 (8.8%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years26 (23.6%)76 (32.3%)
65 to 74 Years2 (8.7%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)9 (22.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Mount Olive: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years1 (0.9%)79 (33.6%)
65 to 74 Years10 (43.5%)7 (23.3%)
75 Years and over2 (25.0%)22 (53.7%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Mount Olive: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)54 (23.0%)
65 to 74 Years2 (8.7%)11 (36.7%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Mount Olive

Computing Device Access in Mount Olive

Computing Device Access in Mount Olive
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop32264.4%
Smartphone45090.0%
Tablet27655.2%
No Computing Device408.0%
Total500100.0%

Internet Access in Mount Olive

Internet Access in Mount Olive
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet153.0%
Broadband Home31362.6%
Cellular Data Only142.8%
Satellite Internet142.8%
No Internet14929.8%
Total500100.0%

Mount Olive Summary

Introduction

Mount Olive is a small town located in the state of Mississippi. It is located in the southwestern part of the state, about 25 miles from the state capital of Jackson. The town has a population of just over 1,000 people and is part of the Hattiesburg-Laurel Metropolitan Statistical Area. The town is known for its rich history, its unique geography, and its diverse economy. This paper will explore the history, geography, economy, and demographics of Mount Olive in 2000 words.

History

Mount Olive was founded in 1837 by a group of settlers from North Carolina. The town was named after the biblical Mount of Olives, which is located in Jerusalem. The town was originally a farming community, and the settlers grew cotton, corn, and other crops. The town was also home to a number of sawmills and gristmills.
In the late 19th century, the town began to grow and develop. The railroad was built through the town in 1884, and the town became a major shipping center for the region. The town also became a popular tourist destination, as it was located near the Gulf of Mexico.
In the early 20th century, the town began to decline. The railroad was abandoned in the 1930s, and the town's economy suffered. The town was also hit hard by the Great Depression. However, the town began to recover in the 1950s, and the economy began to grow again.

Geography

Mount Olive is located in the southwestern part of Mississippi, about 25 miles from the state capital of Jackson. The town is located in the Piney Woods region of the state, and is surrounded by forests and rolling hills. The town is located on the banks of the Pearl River, and is home to a number of small lakes and ponds.
The town has a humid subtropical climate, with hot, humid summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature is around 70 degrees Fahrenheit, and the average annual precipitation is around 50 inches.

Economy

The economy of Mount Olive is largely based on agriculture and tourism. The town is home to a number of farms, and the surrounding area is known for its production of cotton, corn, soybeans, and other crops. The town is also home to a number of sawmills and gristmills, which produce lumber and other wood products.
The town is also a popular tourist destination, as it is located near the Gulf of Mexico. The town is home to a number of parks and recreational areas, and is a popular destination for fishing, boating, and other outdoor activities.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Mount Olive was 1,072. The town is predominantly white, with a population that is 94.3% white, 2.7% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.3% Asian, and 1.9% from other races. The median household income is $31,250, and the median home value is $90,000.

Conclusion

Mount Olive is a small town located in the southwestern part of Mississippi. The town has a rich history, a unique geography, and a diverse economy. The town is predominantly white, and the median household income is $31,250. The town is home to a number of farms, sawmills, and gristmills, and is a popular tourist destination.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Mount Olive?
Total Population of Mount Olive is 1,405.
What is the Total Male Population of Mount Olive?
Total Male Population of Mount Olive is 697.
What is the Total Female Population of Mount Olive?
Total Female Population of Mount Olive is 708.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Mount Olive?
There are 98.45 Males per 100 Females in Mount Olive.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Mount Olive?
There are 101.58 Females per 100 Males in Mount Olive.
What is the Median Population Age in Mount Olive?
Median Population Age in Mount Olive is 31.7 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Mount Olive
Average Family Size in Mount Olive is 3.4 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Mount Olive
Average Household Size in Mount Olive is 2.8 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Mount Olive?
Per Capita income in Mount Olive is $22,393.
What is the Median Family Income in Mount Olive?
Median Family Income in Mount Olive is $112,781.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Mount Olive?
Income or Wage Gap in Mount Olive is 58.1%.
Women in Mount Olive earn 41.9 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Mount Olive?
Inequality or Gini Index in Mount Olive is 0.40.
How Large is the Labor Force in Mount Olive?
There are 666 People in the Labor Forcein in Mount Olive.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Mount Olive?
68.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Mount Olive.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Mount Olive?
Unemployment Rate in Mount Olive is 3.2%.