North Central Planning &
Development DistrictCOMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
STRATEGY (CEDS)
2017-2022
THIS PLAN FOLLOWS THE NEW GUIDELINES RELEASED BY THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION IN FEBRUARY 2015.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction……………………………………………………….1
District Overview…………………………………………………3
Summary Background………………………………………….4
Regional and County Fact Sheets………………………….13
SWOT Analysis…………………………………………………...23
Regional Service Priorities……………………………………..24
Action Plan………………..…………………………….............25
Evaluation Framework…………………………………………33
Appendices……………………………………………………..35
• Kel McDowell: Kosciusko Attala Partnership
• Charles Fancher: Attala County
• George Johnson: Carroll County Development Association
• Jim Neill: Neil Farms
• Janie Mortimer: Grenada Economic Development District
• Darrell Robinson: Grenada County
• Earline Smith: Holmes Community College, Workforce
• Larry Davis: Holmes County
• Angela Curry: Greenwood-Leflore-Carroll Economic Development Foundation
• John Coleman: Express Grain
• Sue Stidham: Montgomery County Economic Development Partnership
• Mark Middleton: Screw Conveyor
• Larry Hart: City of Water Valley
MISSION STATEMENT
To guide community and economic
development activities within the NCPDD
region by providing an inclusive and
coordinated process that is regional in
scope, and to support strategies that
leverage area assets for the benefit of
the residents and region.
CEDS Committee
The CEDS committee consists of members from each of the
seven counties in the region, with representatives from the
public, private, and nonprofit sectors.
Special thanks to the Center for Population Studies and State Data Center of
Mississippi for assistance researching and collecting Census data for the
Background Summary of the CEDS (Dr. John Green, Cliff Holley, Lynn Woo,
and Alex Fratesi).
North Central Planning & Development District
“Providing Service from the Delta to the Hills”
North Central Planning and
Development District is a 4,194 square-mile region ranging from flat, fertile Delta land to steep, rolling hills and hardwood forests. The District includes seven counties: Attala, Carroll, Grenada, Holmes, Leflore, Montgomery, and Yalobusha. This area is home to over 125,000 people.
Yalobusha
Grenada
Leflore
Carroll
Holmes Attala
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INTRODUCTION
North Central Planning and Development District (NCPDD) is designated as an Economic Development District (EDD) through the Economic Development Administration (EDA).
As an EDD, NCPDD is responsible for developing a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS).
A CEDS is designed to coordinate public and private sector planning and investments into an evolving “roadmap” to guide initiatives for diversify-ing and strengthening a regional economy.
The CEDS also serves as a vehicle through which
EDA evaluates grant requests. Without an EDA-approved CEDS, applicants in our seven-county region are ineligible to receive EDA grants.
Having a CEDS also enables us to demonstrate to other funders how a particular project is connected to a regional plan.
The CEDS process is the result of a twenty-four month planning process of conducting research and gathering input from people who live and work in NCPDD’s seven-county region.
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•Looks at the demographic and socioeconomic conditions of the seven-county region.
1). Summary Background
•Identifies regional strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.
2). SWOT Analysis
•Identifies community and economic development strategies for the region.
3). Action Plan
•Measures performance of the CEDS plan.
4). Evaluation Framework
The CEDS process culminated with a 30-day public comment period, which was held August 18, 2017 through September 18, 2017.
The following four sections form the foundation of the CEDS:
The CEDS aligns with the priorities of other plans and organizations within the region and state. In this way the CEDS Strategy Committee anticipates developing a strong relationship between action
plans and performance measures for community and economic development at the local, regional, state, and national levels.
One final note about the CEDS: NCPDD applied the Community Capitals Framework to the CEDS process.
A capital is “any type of resource capable of producing additional resources…When those resources or assets are invested to create new resources, they become capital” (Flora and Flora, 2008 - Community Capitals Framework).
This framework shows how various capitals within a community interact with one another to aid in the development of healthy, resilient, sustainable community and economic development.
This framework also focuses on how investments in one capital can build assets in others. In addition, it provides an invaluable tool for evaluating not only how communities function but also the strategic interventions and projects resulting from the CEDS.
Capitals within the NCPDD region range from tangible ones, such as industrial parks, businesses, and nature trails, to intangible ones, such as community norms related to helping one another, pride or heritage, and political influence.
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The seven Community Capitals are:
1. Human Capital
2. Natural Capital
3. Cultural Capital
4. Social Capital
5. Political Capital
6. Financial Capital
7. Built Capital
See Appendix for
a description of
each capital.
DISTRICT OVERVIEW
North Central Planning and Development District (NCPDD) is one of ten planning districts in the State
of Mississippi created in the late 1960s to assist local governments in identifying grant programs and obtaining funding for all kinds of Community and economic development projects.
The NCPDD region consists of 7 counties and 26 municipalities that cover 4,194 square miles (2,684,160 acres), with a total population of over 125,000 people, according to the 2014 American Community Survey (ACS).
The most populated county is Leflore with 31,772 residents, followed by Grenada with 21,660 residents. Carroll County is by far the least populated county with 10,418 residents (see figure to the right).
As a percentage of the overall population of the state, the District has declined from 5.6% in 1980 to
4.1% in 2014. Leflore County has borne the brunt of the loss in the region with a loss of 9,208 residents since 1980. Holmes County has also lost a significant number of residents since 1980 (3,772 residents).
The following pages provide regional and county snapshots that highlight the demographic and economic statistics of the seven-county area, including the area economy, workforce, infrastructure, environment, and culture.
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10418
21660
18965
31772
10634
12433
Population by County
2014 ACS
ATTALA CARROLL
GRENADA HOLMES
LEFLORE MONTGOMERY
YALOBUSHA
NCPDD Mission: To aid business and the local
community in the areas of planning, economic and
community development, job training, social services,
transportation, data processing, and gerontology.
SUMMARY BACKGROUND
The regional and county-level data shown on the following pages highlight the demographic and economic statistics of the NCPDD region using the Community Capitals Framework as a guide.
The data shows that the largest industries in the NCPDD region are currently related to services, retail trade, manufacturing, government, and construction. Other notable sectors include wholesale trade, transportation, and agriculture (Source: www.yallbusiness.com).
Manufacturing accounts for 18% of the jobs in the region, while non-manufacturing accounts for 82%.
To support these industries and develop a broader foundation in other industries, such as manufacturing and services, it is essential that local governments in the region collaborate on essential services, such as built infrastructure, broadband, and housing options.
By the year 2030, the population of the seven-county region is projected to decline 8.21%. This is a decrease of 10,446 people. Reversing this downward population trend will require new ways of thinking that go beyond traditional community and economic development
strategies.
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Source: Center for Population Studies, Cohort-Component Projection -US Census Bureau Data
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1. Human Capital
The NCPDD region has a population of 127,185 people, according to the 2010 Census. This amount represents 4.2 % of the statewide population. From 1970 to 2010, the population of the Districtdeclined 8%, or 11,700 people.
As mentioned previously, the population of the District is predicted to continue declining over the next several decades, although some jurisdictions within the District will experience growth.
While the population of the district continues to decline, there is a growing number of retirement age and older individuals age 60 and above. This demographic is a resource for additional workforce development or volunteerism.
As this demographic continues to change, it will require planning and strategic investment to address the needs of the older population through additional services and facilities.
The annual unemployment rate for the District was
7.6% in 2016, the lowest in over a decade (Source: Mississippi Department of Employment Security, 2016 Labor Market Data). This figure does not, however, account for working age people not currently registered for unemployment or who are underemployed.
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People are the greatest asset in our District. However, the region is losing population due to outmigration. Stakeholder input indicates that this is primarily due to the perceived lack of quality of the public education system as well as lack of quality job opportunities.
Is the median age of residents
of adults are age 60
or above
people live in the seven-county region
of people live below
the poverty rate
2. Natural Capital
Located in the heart of Mississippi, the NCPDD region has a rich natural environment that reflects a diversity of landscape – from rolling hills in the eastern portion to the flat delta land in the western portion.
There are 1.4 million acres of forested land in the District. There are also many working farms with 1.1 million acres of prime farmland, including 530,000 acres of land being used to produce a variety of agricultural row crops (Source: Mississippi Forestry Commission, USDA Agricultural Census).
The region abounds in outdoor recreational opportunities. There are two state parks and lakes operated by the US Army Corp of Engineers (George P. Cossar State Park located on the shores of Enid Lake in Yalobusha County and Hugh White
State Park at Grenada Lake in Grenada County) that attract more than 2 million visitors every year.
There are also four national wildlife refuges and wildlife management areas in the District that provide excellent opportunities for hunting, fishing, hiking, or camping.
• Matthews Brake (Holmes and Leflore Counties) • Morgan Break (Holmes County)
• Hillside (Holmes County) • Malmaison (Carroll, Grenada, and Leflore Counties)
Featured above is a photo of the Yazoo River, which is one
of four significant river systems in the District. The others are
the Big Black, Yalobusha, and Yockanookany rivers.
Enid Lake, which is featured in the photo above, is one of
two lakes operated by the US Army Corp of Engineers.
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The region is situated in the middle of one of the largest privately-owned and untapped wood fiber sources in the South, but its full potential is not being realized due to the lack of infrastructure.
3. Cultural Capital
In an era in which technology, mobility, and mass communication have tended to create a composite national culture, it is the cultural traditions that set the District apart.
The District has a rich cultural heritage. There is an enduring sense of place and history that is manifest in its commitment to the preservation of its historic landmarks, artifacts, and furnishings of the past.
There are 68 registered landmarks and 4,668 registered properties in the seven-county region (Source: MDAH, Historic Resources Inventory Database).
Every year numerous festivals and events are
held throughout the District – from the Watermelon Festival in Water Valley and Thunder on Water in Grenada to the Carrollton Pilgrimage and Balloon Classic in Greenwood.
To prepare the way for rural economic development, a regional strategy should be developed to help communities market their unique characteristics in order to “sell” its cultural assets. “I think the biggest thing that has changed here [Water Valley] is the
attitude about what’s possible. I think there’s really a can-do spirit and
we’re going to do it ourselves. If you wait for someone to help you, it
will never happen.”
Mickey Howley, Water Valley Main Street Director
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Casey Jones
Museum,
Water Valley
Museum of the
Delta,
Greenwood
Merrill Museum,
Carrollton
Mary Ricks Thorton
Cultural Center,
Kosciusko
Grenada History
Museum,
Grenada
Communities all throughout the District are taking steps to not only preserve the past but also prepare for the future.
Natchez Trace,
Attala County
John Hurt
Museum, Avalon
4. Social Capital
The District is comprised primarily of small rural communities with only a couple of larger population centers. The two largest cities in the District are Greenwood (15,873 people) and Grenada (12,951 people), according to 2014 ACS data.
Like most other Mississippians, residents in the region tend towards moderate or conservative values. Because of cultural similarities and similar value systems, the District has a decent amount of social capital that can be leveraged to improve quality of life and economic growth potential.
Examples of social capital in the region range from
civic clubs, churches, and other community organizations to values, trust, norms, and people with connections inside and outside the community who are able to mobilize resources and volunteers.
In general, social capital is declining in the region and United States. This is seen in lower levels of trust in government and lower levels of civic participation. Concentrated efforts will be required to reverse this trend.
From a rural community perspective, declining social capital could have profound negative consequences for economic development efforts because strong social capital networks are often the necessary first step in the evolution of the leadership necessary for achieving economic development.
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Residents share major concerns such as improving community and economic development; public education; homeland security and emergency preparedness; decreasing crime and health care costs.
Social Capital
Trust, Norms, Cooperation,
Common Vision and Goals
Citizens, Local Leadership,
Diverse Representation
Churches, Community Clubs, and
Other Organizations
5. Political Capital
Each of the seven counties in the region are organized into a five-member board of supervisors. The board is responsible for pass-through funding and programs available from state and federal resources.
There are also 26 municipalities with 9 cities and 17 towns organized according to the laws of the State of Mississippi (see list to the right).
The elected officials in these local governments direct the economic development efforts of the region, proactively securing growth for their communities. They are most interested in the development of industry that will responsibly use the area’s natural resources, enhance the standard of living, and create sustainable jobs.
Mississippi Municipal League (MML) and Mississippi Association of Supervisors (MAS) provide strong leadership for local governments across the state. The Center for Government and Community Development, a unit of the Mississippi State University Extension Service, is also a resource.
All three of these organizations provide leadership training for elected officials to increase their
capacity and effectiveness to leverage projects of local, regional, and national significance.
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Elected officials within the region have major concerns about outmigration of the region’s educated youth; safety (including crime and emergency response capabilities); and maintaining and improving infrastructure.
6. Financial Capital
Many of the local governments in the region have made financial capital the focus of community efforts. For example, NCPDD applies for many state and federal grants on behalf of local governments to replace aging infrastructure every year.
NCPDD also offers four (4) loan programs that inject capital into startup and existing small businesses as well as a program that allows for the lease/purchase of public buildings for local governments.
General funds cash reserves for the seven counties in the District total more than $20.6 million, with $31.2 million in general obligation debt outstanding and
revenue bond debt on enterprise operations.
An excellent example of financial capital in a community is a community foundation. Currently, Leflore County is the only county in the District with connections to a community foundation – the Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi.
A significant amount of wealth is located within the region. Capturing a percentage (e.g., 10%) of the expected wealth transfer over the next decade through charitable giving would enable more jurisdictions in the District to support community and economic development, leadership training, and youth entrepreneurship.
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Measuring a community’s financial capital is not simply adding up the amount of money in the bank. Instead, having money with the purpose of creating wealth in the future is what indicates a community’s financial capital.
7. Built Capital
A major theme that emerged from the CEDS process was the need to maintain and modernize infrastructure.
In addition to making improvements to roads and public water/sewer systems, high quality telecommunications systems, particularly broadband service, were identified as a key component to recruiting employers and talent to the region.
Highways
There are two major four-lane highways intersecting the region: Interstate 55 (I-55), which runs north/south through the District, and US Highway 82, which runs east/west.
The communities located in close proximity to these roadways enjoy excellent transportation access, but the majority of the region remains poorly connected.
I-55 and Highway 82 intersect at Winona, making it the only location in the District with four-lane highways running in all directions, establishing an important strategic location. Secondary routes include MS highways 51, 35, and 17.
Aerial View of US Highway 82 and I-55 at Winona.
Known As “The Crossroads of Mississippi”
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Airports
There are no commercial service airports in the District. However, there are six general aviation airports. Services include corporate and agricultural aviation, air cargo activity, flight instruction, military operations, recreational, airshows, medical evacuation, forest firefighting, aerial photography, civil air patrol, and search and rescue services (Source: MDOT Multiplan, December 2009).
Transit
There are three main railroads in the District. Canadian National uses tracks and spurs throughout the region. Amtrak offers daily passenger rail service at its Greenwood station on its route between Chicago and New Orleans.
The Grenada Railway, a 186-mile short line railroad, also runs through the District parallel with I-55. Iowa Pacific is the current operator of the line. Because of the abundance of timber in the region, revitalizing the line could open the doorway wide for the forest products industry in our region, stimulating millions of dollars in economic growth and development.
Safety is a major concern within the communities that have railroads. This is because several communities are divided by train tracks in their central business district. Transportation of hazardous materials through communities is also a concern for emergency management officials.
Aerial Photo of Greenwood-Leflore Airport
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Greenwood-Leflore Airport
Grenada Municipal Airport
C.A. Moore Airport (Holmes County)
Kosciusko-Attala Airport
Water Valley Municipal Airport
Winona-Montgomery Airport
As the region continues to develop, jurisdictions must work together to develop a well-balanced system of
infrastructure, community and economic development that serves residents, supports communities, and attracts new businesses to ensure both economic vitality and resiliency.
NCPDD Quick FactsIncludes Attala, Carroll, Grenada, Holmes, Leflore, Montgomery, and Yalobusha counties Higher Education
Population
2010 Census Female Median Age127,185 65,494 38
2030 Projection Male Age 60+107,989 59,691 26,435
Largest Business Sectors
Sources
1. US Census Bureau, 2010 Census
2. US Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2010-2014 19,188
10,099
5,671
4,495
3,893
0 5,000 10,000 15,000 20,000 25,000
Services
Retail Trade
Manufacturing
Government
Construction
Top 5 Business Sectors (Based on # of Employees)
University of Mississippi
- Grenada Center
Mississippi Valley State University
- Itta Bena
Holmes Community College
- Grenada Campus
- Goodman Campus
- Attala Center, Kosciusko
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Economic
Median Household Income
$31,166Per Capita Income
$18,540County Property Tax
N/A% of Persons in Poverty
25.4%
Housing
Median Home Value
$74,042# of Houses
44,974% Owner-Occupied
62.9%% Renter-Occupied
37.1%
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The chart below lists the largest business sectors in the NCPDD region.
The heavy concentration of jobs within two sectors – retail trade
and services – poses a serious threat to the resilience of the
regional economy. In order to withstand major economic
disruptions, whether triggered by a national recession or relocation
of a large business, employment must be expanded and diversified.
Top 10 Largest Private Sector Employers
Name # of Employees
1. Modine (formerly known as Luvata) 1,400
2. Advanced Distributor Products 1,074
3. *Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. 769
4. Viking Range 630
5. Ajinomoto Windsor 400
6. Heartland Catfish 400
7. Milwaukee Electric Tool 400
8. America’s Catch 380
9. BorgWarner 300
10. Ice Industries 290
• Employment count for Walmart taken from four store locations -
Greenwood, Grenada, Kosciusko, and Winona.
19,188
10,099
5,671
4,495
3,893
0 5,000 10,000 15,000 20,000 25,000
Services
Retail Trade
Manufacturing
Government
Construction
Top 5 Businesses Sectors (Based on # of Employees) BUSINESS CLUSTERS
MDA’s Business Division
performed an industry
clusters analysis. The
results indicate that
production technology
and heavy machinery,
paper and packing, and
local community and
civic organizations are
on the rise. Local
household goods and
services, local health
services, and local
personal services (non-
medical) are declining.
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Standout Regional Projects
Holmes Community College - Attala Center
$1.6 million EDA grant to develop state-of-the-art workforce training center in Kosciusko
Grenada Rail Revitalization
$7.5 million FASTLANE grant to revitalize 90 miles of track from Grenada to Canton
North Mississippi Veterans Memorial Cemetery
$6.0 million US Department of Veterans Affairs grant to install new Veterans cemetery in Kilmichael
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Attala County Quick Facts
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Largest Employers
Name # of Employees1. Kosciusko School District 2962. Walmart, Inc. 2303. Attala County Schools 2204. Ivey-Mechanical 1725. Prairie Farms 140
6. Baptist Medical Center 1207. JC Cheek 1158. Mitchell Metal 100
Population
2010-2014 ACS Female Median Age
19,303 10,191 40.4
# of Veterans Male Age 60+
1,375 9,112 4,733
Economic
Median Household Income
$31,671Per Capita Income
$17,894County Property Tax
101.82 mills% of Persons in Poverty
22.9%
Sources
1. US Census Bureau, 2010-2014 American Community Survey (ACS)
2. Kosciusko-Attala Development Corporation
Housing
Median Home Value
$73,600# of Houses
9,131% Owner-Occupied
70.8%% Renter-Occupied
29.2%
28%
47%
25%
Total Population %
>19 20-59 60+
Municipalities: Ethel, Kosciusko, McCool, Sallis
Established 1833
Carroll County Quick Facts
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Largest Employers
Name # of Employees1. Anel Corporation 2002. Carroll County School District 1503. Vaiden Community Living Center 894. Carroll Academy 405. Dollar General (Carrollton and Vaiden) 18
Population
2010-2014 ACS Female Median Age
10,418 5,159 43.6
# of Veterans Male Age 60+
602 5,259 2,583
Economic
Median Household Income
$34,060Per Capita Income
$19,945County Property Tax
105.37 mills% of Persons in Poverty
19.0%
Sources
1. US Census Bureau, 2010-2014 American Community Survey (ACS)
2. Greenwood-Leflore Carroll Economic Development Foundation
Housing
Median Home Value
$80,800# of Houses
4,188% Owner-Occupied
83.5%% Renter-Occupied
16.5%
24%
49%
27%
Total Population %
>19 20-59 60+
Municipalities: Carrollton, North Carrollton, Vaiden
Established 1833
Grenada County Quick Facts
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Largest Employers
Name # of Employees1. Modine 1,4002. ADP 1,0743. Ice Industries 2904. Resolute Forest Products 1635. Hankins Lumber Co. 150
6. Trulite 1187. Novipax 1058. Suburban Plastics 709. Fly Timber Company 5410. Perma R Products 50
Population
2010-2014 ACS Female Median Age
21,660 11,510 40.5
# of Veterans Male Age 60+
1,143 10,150 4,618
Economic
Median Household Income
$33,067Per Capita Income
$20,594County Property Tax
98.82 mills% of Persons in Poverty
21.3%
Sources
1. US Census Bureau, 2010-2014 American Community Survey (ACS)
2. Grenada County Economic Development District
Housing
Median Home Value
$92,600# of Houses
10,155% Owner-Occupied
66.5%% Renter-Occupied
33.5%
28%
51%
21%
Total Population %
>19 20-59 60+
Municipalities: Grenada
Established 1870
Holmes County Quick Facts
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Largest Employers
Name # of Employees1. Holmes County School District 4992. Holmes Community College 4083. Lexington Homes, Inc. 3004. G&C Industries 3005. Hunter Engineering Co. 200
6. University Hospital & Clinics 1557. Safeway Homes 1008. Mallory Community Health Center 839. University Nursing Center 8010. Burrows Paper Corp. 38
Population
2010-2014 ACS Female Median Age
18,965 9,926 33.2
# of Veterans Male Age 60+
497 9,039 3,318
Economic
Median Household Income
$21,399Per Capita Income
$11,914County Property Tax
133.92 mills% of Persons in Poverty
43.3%
Sources
1. US Census Bureau, 2010-2014 American Community Survey (ACS)
2. Holmes County website
Housing
Median Home Value
$51,500# of Houses
6,396% Owner-Occupied
66.7%% Renter-Occupied
33.3%
33%
50%
17%
Total Population %
>19 20-59 60+
Municipalities: Cruger, Durant, Goodman,
Lexington, Pickens, Tchula, West
Established 1833
Leflore County Quick Facts
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Largest Employers
Name # of Employees1. Greenwood Leflore Hospital 1,0412. Viking Range 6303. Miss Valley State University 5004. Greenwood Public School District 4755. Leflore County School District 475
6. Heartland Catfish 4007. Milwaukee Electric Tool 4008. America’s Catch 3809. City of Greenwood 25010. John Richard Company 250
Population
2010-2014 ACS Female Median Age
31,772 16,617 32.6
# of Veterans Male Age 60+
896 15,155 5,350
Economic
Median Household Income
$24,475Per Capita Income
$14,663County Property Tax
107.96 mills% of Persons in Poverty
42.3%
Sources
1. US Census Bureau, 2010-2014 American Community Survey (ACS)
2. Greenwood-Leflore Carroll Economic Development Foundation
Housing
Median Home Value
$70,000# of Houses
10,891% Owner-Occupied
50.6%% Renter-Occupied
49.4%
31%
53%
16%
Total Population %
>19 20-59 60+
Municipalities: Greenwood, Itta Bena, Morgan
City, Schlater, Sidon
Established 1871
Montgomery County Quick Facts
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Largest Employers
Name # of Employees1. Tyler Holmes Memorial Hospital 1672. Winona School District 1503. North Central PDD 804. Walmart, Inc. 795. Screw Conveyor Corp. 75
6. Montgomery County 707. City of Winona 528. Edwin Taylor Logging 459. Med-Stat 3010. Dixie Roofing 25
Population
2010-2014 ACS Female Median Age
10,634 5,664 41.7
# of Veterans Male Age 60+
695 4,970 2,573
Economic
Median Household Income
$30,993Per Capita Income
$16,761County Property Tax
122.01 mills% of Persons in Poverty
25.8%
Sources
1. US Census Bureau, 2010-2014 American Community Survey (ACS)
2. Montgomery County Economic Development Partnership
Housing
Median Home Value
$75,200# of Houses
4,169% Owner-Occupied
74.9%% Renter-Occupied
25.1%
27%
49%
24%
Total Population %
>19 20-59 60+
Municipalities: Duck Hill, Kilmichael, Winona
Established 1871
Yalobusha County Quick Facts
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Largest Employers
Name # of Employees1. Borg Warner 6002. Ajinomoto Windsor Foods 3713. Yalobusha Hospital & Nursing Home 3504. Valley Tool 1505. Water Valley Poultry 1496. Water Valley School 1197. Coffeeville School 1028. Mechanics Bank 709. TG Baker 4010. D&S Haulers 35
Population
2010-2014 ACS Female Median Age
12,443 6,427 40.7
# of Veterans Male Age 60+
824 6,006 2,943
Economic
Median Household Income
$33,900Per Capita Income
$18,727County Property Tax
127.84 mills% of Persons in Poverty
22.4%
Sources
1. US Census Bureau, 2010-2014 American Community Survey (ACS)
2. Yalobusha County Economic Development District
Housing
Median Home Value
$74,600# of Houses
6,350% Owner-Occupied
74.8%% Renter-Occupied
25.2%
Municipalities: Coffeeville, Oakland, Water Valley
Established 1834
27%
50%
23%
Total Population %
>19 20-59 60+
SWOT ANALYSIS
In July 2017, the CEDS committee conducted a SWOT analysis of the region’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.
The analysis identifies what local government staff, elected officials, community members, and other stakeholders believe to be important in each category. This helps guide the process to identify regional priorities for community and economic development.
The results of the SWOT analysis are below. The committee also ranked regional service priorities (see charts on the following page). The top three are human services, housing, and new business attraction.
Strengths Weaknesses Opportunities Threats
- Abundance of Land - Lack of Skilled Labor - Natural Resources - Natural Disasters- Recreation Opportunities - Entitlement Mentality - Colleges - Perception of Rural MS- Cultural Activities - Political Division - Rail - Drugs
- Water - Lack of Trust - Sales Tax - Public Discontent- Transportation System - Aging Population - Housing - Lack of Housing- Strong Work Ethic - Lack of Rail Access - Aging - Lack of Jobs- Workforce Training - Roadway Infrastructure - Heritage - Apathy- Natural Beauty - Lack of Spec Buildings - Public Areas - Failing Infrastructure- Civic Groups - Lack of Zoning - Youth - Youth Flight- Timber - Outmigration - Media - Aging Population- Historic Property - Racial Division - Telecommunications- Tax Incentives - Decline in Birth Rates - Tourism
- Citizen Leadership- Lack of Housing- Low Education (Schools)- Lack of Telecommunications
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REGIONAL SERVICE PRIORITIES
As part of the process of evaluating the community and economic developments needs of the District, stakeholders and the CEDS committee were asked to identify the top regional service priorities for the District. The results shown below indicate how they would allocate their resources.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT #1 Service Priority
Human Services
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT # 1 Service Priority
New Business Attraction
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ACTION PLAN
Based on the data in the Background Summary and SWOT analysis, as well as review of past CEDS documents, investment priorities for the NCPDD region focus on four key priority areas, from which the goals and objectives and vital projects list for this CEDS were developed.
The priorities listed below are numbered for ease of comparison and are not based on
priority. The key areas also align with other government agencies that target strategic investments in the District, including the Appalachian Regional Commission, Delta Regional Authority, and Mississippi Development Authority.
Vision: Cultivate a strong ecosystem for business owners and entrepreneurs by targeting funding to projects
that support and attract small business and entrepreneurial success in the District.
CEDS PRIORITES 2017-2022
#1
Critical Infrastructure
#2
Economic Opportunities
#3
Workforce Training
#4
Environmental/ Social Quality
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# 1: Critical Infrastructure – support maintenance and development critical infrastructure, including broadband, water and sewer systems, natural gas, industrial parks, healthcare facilities, and multimodal transportation networks.
#2: Economic Opportunities - support economic development approaches that foster a diversified economy built on the District’s priorities, unique assets, competitive
advantages, and local initiatives.
#3: Workforce / Entrepreneurial Training - create opportunities for residents to improve their employment status through access to timely and relevant workforce and job training opportunities.
# 4: Environmental / Social Quality - strengthen the District’s community and economic development potential by leveraging the region’s cultural and natural assets.
Priority 1 – Critical Infrastructure
Create and maintain critical infrastructure, including broad-band, water and sewer systems, natural gas, industrial parks, healthcare facilities, housing, and multi- modal transportation networks.
Overview
While some jurisdictions have sufficient infrastructure to meet their needs, many areas lack adequate infrastructure for current or future growth. The network of rail, road, and air corridors require appropriate maintenance to support economic growth in the District. Some of the town centers have sufficient broadband, but many places in the District are not well connected.
Water and sewer treatment facilities are aging and some are at capacity. There is a lack of access to natural gas for our population, and shortages have even caused some businesses to suffer. Additional healthcare facilities are needed to meet the needs of an aging population.
Strategies
1. Support development of adequate infrastructure to support certain industrial needs, including road, rail, and air transportation networks.
2. Support development of adequate basic public infrastructure, as well as industrial park infrastructure, including water, sewer, roads, gas, and telecommunications.
3. Support infrastructure development in areas where High Speed Internet and Broadband for middle and last mile is needed.
4. Support development of alternative fuel infrastructure, including natural gas, biodiesel, and solar power.
5. Support development and expansion of healthcare facilities and services to support an aging population.
6. Support affordable and workforce housing options in the region, including promotion of fair housing standards.
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Priority 2 – Economic Opportunities
Support economic development opportunities that foster a diversified economy built on the District’s priorities, unique assets, competitive advantages, and local initiatives.
Overview
The District has several growing industry clusters. This includes production technology and heavy machinery; paper and packaging; and local community and civic organizations.
However, industries declining in the region include local and household goods and services; local health services; and local personal services (non-medical). Emphasis should be placed on target industries to attract and retain additional investment in our local communities.
Strategies
1. Support Main Street programs, as well as industrial and commercial parks, in accord with local and regional plans.
2. Give priority for water, sewer, and transporta-tion improvements within growth centers.
3. Support business and industry that increases regional income and improves the competitive advantage of the District’s export products.
4. Expand knowledge about existing industrial and commercial sites, including renovation of vacant buildings for workforce training.
5. Maintain agriculture and forestry as important components of the regional economy.
6. Incorporate economic resilience into economic development efforts.
7. Promote business and entrepreneur learning opportunities.
8. Improve access to capital for all types of businesses.
9. Seek Certified Development Financial Institution (CDFI) status for the District.
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Priority 3 – Workforce / Entrepreneurial Training
Create opportunities for residents to improve their employment status through access to timely and relevant workforce and job training opportunities.
Overview
A skilled workforce is a critical need for regional economic resilience. This has been identified by the CEDS Committee as many industries in the region struggle to find and keep skilled workers. This is a hardship for the existing businesses in the region who are unable to find suitable employees. Continued emphasis should be placed on partnering with workforce development entities to understand the needs of existing and potential employers and to develop job training curricula accordingly.
To thrive economically, the region must find ways to retain talented people. This will require improving the quality of life within the District and providing the critical infrastructure needed by businesses to succeed, including broadband access. Expanding broadband could lead to a shift of younger workers
having an opportunity to earn a good living as part of a skilled workforce in their hometown, particularly within the rapidly growing sector of “solo work.”
Strategies
1. Identify and inventory statewide and local K-12 and community college programs.
2. Collaborate with workforce development boards and community colleges to address workforce skill development at all ages, with a special focus on upgrading skills of the under-skilled population.
3. Support organizations that assist veterans and service personnel find jobs in the region, especially those with in-demand technical skills.
4. Renovate vacant industrial buildings for workforce/ job/entrepreneurial training.
5. Promote ACT Work Ready Community designation programs.
6. Strengthen and expand existing entrepreneurial networks in the region.
7. Cultivate a resilient workforce that can better shift between jobs or industries.
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Priority 4 - Environmental / Social Quality
Strengthen the District’s community and economic development potential by leveraging the region’s cultural and natural assets.
Overview
The region has an abundance of natural resources, but these assets have been largely untapped due to a lack of infrastructure. As mentioned before, the region has a significant supply of timber, and revitalizing the Grenada Railway could open the doorway wide for the forest products industry in our
region and state, stimulating millions of dollars in economic growth and development.
The region also has a very rich cultural heritage, and while many communities throughout the district hold annual festival and events, the tourism industry represents another area of potential growth. To capitalize on this opportunity, efforts should be made to develop a strong regional marketing plan that emphasizes regional innovation, conservation, and preservation.
Strategies
1. Revitalize downtowns throughout the region.
2. Protect the District’s environmental and social quality by balancing development with preservation.
3. Support existing agricultural and forest management.
4. Promote aging initiatives, including support for healthcare services and support centers.
5. Examine local taxing policies to determine how they impact growth.
6. Develop and preserve open space and outdoor recreation opportunities including trails and opportunities for youth.
7. Support expansion of environmentally and socially responsible tourism and recreation facilities.
8. Support historical commissions to help revitalize communities.
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Goals and Objectives 1 - 4
Goal 1: Protect District’s environmental and social quality by balancing development with preservation.
Lead Agency: NCPDD Board, City and County Officials
•Timeline: Ongoing
Goal 2: Market the seven counties in the NCPDD as a whole.
•Lead Agency: NCPDD Board
•Timeline: Ongoing
Goal 3: Direct development toward locally designated town and city centers, as well as industrial parks.
•Lead Agency: NCPDD Board, City and County Officials
•Timeline: Ongoing
Goal 4: Encourage, support and strengthen the development of a balanced and diverse economy.
•Lead Agency: NCPDD Board
•Timeline: Ongoing
In general, there are three ways local government can influence economic development. They are:
1. Infrastructure development (e.g., water, sewer,
transportation, communications)
2. Development and support of public and private institutions such as regional planning districts and economic development agencies
3. Creation of public sector policies related to land use, taxation, education, and other topics
Goal 5: Fully maximize the use of existing systems and buildings to the greatest extent practical.
Lead Agency: City and County Officials
•Timeline: Ongoing
Goal 6: Support and maintain the existing business base.
•Lead Agency: City and County Officials, Chambers of Commerce
•Timeline: Ongoing
Goal 7: Encourage expansion of small manufacturing businesses.
•Lead Agency: City and County Officials. Economic Developers, NCPDD Board
•Timeline: Ongoing
Goal 8: Incorporate disaster resiliency principles into economic development strategies.
•Lead Agency: : City and County Officials, Economic Developers, NCPDD Board
•Timeline: Ongoing
Goals and Objectives 5 - 8
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NCPDD has forged numerous partnerships
with public and private entities in order to
carry out the goals and objectives of the
CEDS as well as maximize economic
development efforts.
The list below includes some of the key
organizations NCPDD collaborates with in its
economic development efforts.
• Kosciusko-Attala County Development
Corporation
• Greenwood-Leflore County Chamber of
Commerce
• Grenada County Chamber of
Commerce
• Holmes County Chamber of Commerce
• Coffeeville Chamber of Commerce
• Water Valley Area Chamber of
Commerce Economic Development
• Coffeeville Area Chamber of Commerce
• Montgomery County Economic
Development Partnership
• Delta Council
• Greenwood-Leflore-Carroll Economic
Development Foundation
• Greenwood Convention and Visitors
Bureau
• Grenada Enterprise Center
• Mississippi Delta Developers Association
• Grenada Economic Development
District
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Vital Projects List
Development of Holmes County Industrial Park
Alternative fuel development
Development of Grenada County Industrial Park
Renovate vacant industrial building for workforce training
Renovation of C&G Railroad
Repair of Grenada Railway
Airport improvements
Master plans for retail revitalization
Provision of natural gas for industry
Reuse of vacant buildings
Broadband expansion
Health Care Improvements
Training for Entrepreneurs
Strategic Findings Addressed
Location Estimated Costs
Funding Sources
PotentialJob Creation
Outcome
Lack of adequate infrastructure to support certain industrial needs
Holmes County $5.2 M EDA, State, County 3,200
Improved infrastructure to support industry in industrial park
Develop market for renewable resources; address high fuel / transportation costs
Centrally located in District – Montgomery or Carroll County
$6.3 M EDA, State, Local, Private, U.S. D.O.E.
150 Market for renewable resource, lower fuel / transportation costs
Lack of adequate infrastructure to support certain industrial needs
Grenada County $4 M EDA, State, Local 2,500 Improved infrastructure to support industry
Need for job training/promotion of entrepreneurship
Attala County $5 M EDA, County, State, College
150 - 200 Improved infrastructure to support workforce training
Lack of adequate infrastructure to support certain industrial needs
Carroll, Montgomery, and Leflore counties
$100 M EDA, USDOT, State 5000 Improved infrastructure for economic development
Lack of adequate infrastructure to support certain industrial needs
Yalobusha, Grenada, Carroll, Montgomery, & Holmes counties
$25 M EDA, USDOT, State 300 Improved infrastructure for economic development
Lack of adequate infrastructure to support certain industrial needs
Districtwide $1 M EDA,DRA,ARC, FAA, HUD, State
100 Improved infrastructure for economic development
Need for downtown improvements
Districtwide $50,000/each EDA, State, ARC, DRA, Main Street
NA Improved retail buildings & landscaping
Lack of adequate infrastructure to support certain industrial needs
Districtwide $10 M EDA, DRA, ARC, HUD, State
200 Improved infrastructure for economic development
Lack of adequate infrastructure to support certain industrial needs
Districtwide $10 M EDA, State, Local 1,000 Improved infrastructure for economic development
Lack of adequate infrastructure to support certain industrial needs
Districtwide $5 M EDA, DRA, ARC, State 100 Improved infrastructure for economic development
Lack of adequate health care
Districtwide $15 M EDA, DRA, ARC, State, Local
300 Improved health care
Need for promotion of entrepreneurship
Districtwide $100,000 EDA, DRA, ARC100 Promotion of
entrepreneurs
EVALUATION FRAMEWORK
To ensure that the CEDS remains active and relevant document, the CEDS Committee will review, monitor, and evaluate the plan bi-annually. NCPDD will be responsible for contacting CEDS
Committee members and organizing a bi-annual meeting.
In preparation for the biannual review, NCPDD will advertise the meeting date and time, encouraging public participation.
The CEDS Committee, with input from the public and others, will review the goals of the CEDS to determine their relevance to changing situations in the region, as well as changes in local, state or federal policy.
The parties responsible for the various implement-tation actions will report on the status of their projects and will include which implementation processes worked well, any difficulties encountered,
how coordination efforts were proceeding, and which strategies should be revised.
The CEDS Committee has developed an Evaluation Form to guide the process. The form, which is on the following page, will be completed and submitted to NCPDD for submission to EDA.
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Context
•Pre-Existing Conditions and Structures
Process
•Actions, Investments, and Interventions
Outputs & Outcomes
•Results of Actions
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CEDS Evaluation and Monitoring Tool
The Evaluation Form will be
submitted to EDA in July and January of each year, covering the periods from January 1st – June 30th and July 1st –December 31st.
APPENDICES
• Community Capitals Framework• Socio and Economic Demographics
o Population Trendso Population by Raceo Population by Sex and Ageo Employment Status
o Labor Force Participation by Ageo Median Household Incomeo Out-Commuters by Countyo Housing Estimateso Income and Benefitso Poverty Statuso Veteran Statuso School Enrollmento Educational Attainment for Ages 25 and Overo Regional Employment Numberso Business Sectors Growing and Declining
• Natural Resourceso Land Use Patterns
• Cultural Resourceso Historical Places and Designations
• Infrastructureo Water Systemso Sewer Systemso Roadso Bridgeso Industrial Parks
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Community Capitals Framework
Capital is “any type of resource capable of producing additional resources…When those resources or assets are invested to create new resources, they become capital” (Flora and Flora, 2008 - Community Capitals Framework). The seven types of community capitals are:
Human Capital - Refers to the skills and abilities of people, as well as the ability to access outside resources and bodies of knowledge to increase our understanding and identify promising practices. Human capital includes population, education, skills, health, creativity, youth, and diverse groups.
Natural Capital - Refers to assets that are available in a location, including resources, amenities, and natural beauty. This capital may include air quality, land, water (quality and quantity), scenery, and other natural resources.
Cultural Capital - Reflects the way people “know the world” and how to act within it. This capital includes the dynamics of who we know and feel comfortable with, what heritages are valued, collaboration across races, ethnicities, and generations, and a strong work ethic.
Social Capital - Reflects the connections between people and organizations or the social glue that makes things happen. This capital includes things like trust, norms, network structures, cooperation, common vision and goals, leadership, and diverse representation.
Political Capital - Reflects access to local, county, state, or federal government officials or leverage with a regional company. This capital includes things such as level of community organization through the use of government; ability of government to garner resources for the community.
Financial Capital - Refers to the financial resources available to invest in community capacity building, to underwrite business development, to support civic and social entrepreneurship, and to accumulate wealth for future community economic development.
Built Capital - Refers to infrastructure that supports a community. This includes telecommunications,
industrial parks, main streets, water and sewer systems, health systems, and roads.
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Socio and Economic Demographics
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1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2014
NCPDD 175,756 150,981 139,065 141,684 132,639 138,489 127,185 125,195
Attala 26,652 21,335 19,750 19,865 18,481 19,661 19,564 19,303
Carroll 15,499 11,177 9,397 9,776 9,237 10,769 10,597 10,418
Grenada 18,830 18,409 19,854 21,043 21,555 23,263 21,906 21,660
Holmes 33,301 27,096 23,120 22,970 21,604 21,609 19,198 18,965
Leflore 51,813 47,142 42,111 41,525 37,341 37,947 32,317 31,772
Montgomery 14,470 13,320 12,918 13,366 12,388 12,189 10,925 10,634
Yalobusha 15,191 12,502 11,915 13,139 12,033 13,051 12,678 12,443
Source: Decennial Censuses 1950 - 2010, 2014 ACS Data
POPULATION TRENDS
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MISSISSIPPI NCPDD
Population, 2010 Census 2967297 127185
Population, 2014 ACS 2992333 125195
Male 1448495 59691
Female 1543838 65494
White, non-Hispanic 1758586 53767
African-American 1128475 69515
American Indian 11723 284
Asian 30540 477
Hispanic 85758 1415
**All data are from 2014 ACS 5-year Estimates
POPULATION AND RACE
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POPULATION BY SEX AND AGE
Total NCPDD Population 125,185
Male 59,691
Female 65,494
Under 5 years 8,842
5 to 9 years 8,783
10 to 14 years 8,832
15 to 19 years 9,559
20 to 24 years 8,594
25 to 34 years 13,996
35 to 44 years 14,804
45 to 54 years 16,494
55 to 59 years 8,846
60 to 64 years 7,115
65 to 74 years 10,832
75 to 84 years 5,740
85 years and over 2,748
Median age (years) 38
Source: 2010-2014 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
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# %
Population 16 years and over 95,046 100.00%
Civilian labor force 46,053 48.50%
Employed 40,684 42.80%
Unemployed 5,369 5.60%
Not in labor force 48,993 51.50%
Unemployment Rate (X) 11.70%
Source: 2015 ACS Survey 1-Year Estimates, Selected Economic Characteristics
EMPLOYMENT STATUS
MISSISSIPPI NCPDD
Population 16 years and over 58.40% 50.60%
AGE
16 to 19 years 31.60% 29.00%
20 to 24 years 67.00% 56.60%
25 to 44 years 78.50% 71.20%
45 to 54 years 73.50% 66.40%
55 to 64 years 55.50% 50.20%
65 to 74 years 21.50% 20.60%
75 years and over 5.70% 2.80%
**All data are from 2014 ACS 5-year Estimates
LABOR FORCE PARTICIPATION by AGE (%)
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Amount
NCPDD 29,938$
Attala County 31,671$
Carroll County 34,060$
Grenada County 33,067$
Holmes County 21,399$
Leflore County 24,475$
Montgomery County 30,993$
Yalobusha County 33,900$
MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME
Source: 2010-2014 ACS 5-Year Estimates
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# of Commuters
Attala County 2574
Carroll County 2557
Grenada County 1570
Holmes County 2303
Leflore County 1128
Montgomery County 1502
Yalobusha County 2317
Source: MS Department of Employment Secuirity, 2009-2013 Census ACS Data
OUT-COMMUNTERS BY COUNTY
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MISSISSIPPI NCPDD
Total housing units 1284794 56817
Occupied housing units 1092627 45625
Owner-occupied 752825 28694
Renter-occupied 339802 16931
Total households 1092627 44974
Total families 750575 30352
**All data are from 2014 ACS 5-year Estimates
HOUSING ESTIMATES
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MISSISSIPPI NCPDD
Families 17.70% 25.40%
**All data are from 2014 ACS 5-year Estimates
POVERTY STATUS FOR FAMILIES
INCOME AND BENEFITS (IN 2014 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)MISSISSIPPI NCPDD
Total households 1,092,627$ 45,625$
Less than $10,000 122,908$ 9,228$
$10,000 to $14,999 85,676$ 3,576$
$15,000 to $24,999 153,950$ 6,427$
$25,000 to $34,999 131,494$ 5,777$
$35,000 to $49,999 158,093$ 5,958$
$50,000 to $74,999 185,625$ 6,752$
$75,000 to $99,999 109,443$ 3,874$
$100,000 to $149,999 94,413$ 2,680$
$150,000 to $199,999 27,148$ 602$
$200,000 or more 23,877$ 751$
Median household income (dollars) 39,464$ 31,166$
Mean household income (dollars) 54,881$ 46,534$
**All data are from 2014 ACS 5-year Estimates
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VETERAN STATUS
MISSISSIPPI NCPDD
Civilian population 18 years and over with veteran status 192952 6032
PERIOD OF SERVICE
Gulf War (9/2001 or later) veterans 14.80% 8.60%
Gulf War (8/1990 to 8/2001) veterans 18.60% 13.90%
Vietnam era veterans 35.10% 39.80%
Korean War veterans 10.40% 13.20%
World War II veterans 5.90% 8.00%
**All data are from 2014 ACS 5-year Estimates
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# of Students % In public school % In private school
Population 3 years and over enrolled in school 33,820 87.7% 12.3%
Nursery school, preschool 2,798 84.5% 15.5%
Kindergarten to 12th grade 23,725 86.5% 13.5%
Kindergarten 2,096 84.8% 15.2%
Elementary: grade 1 to grade 4 7,290 86.6% 13.4%
Elementary: grade 5 to grade 8 6,456 88.0% 12.0%
High school: grade 9 to grade 12 7,883 85.4% 14.6%
College, undergraduate 6,696 93.1% 6.9%
Graduate, professional school 601 90.5% 9.5%
Source: 2010-2014 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
SCHOOL ENROLLMENT
MISSISSIPPI NCPDD
Population 25 years and over 1929591 80575
Less than 9th grade 6.20% 10.00%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 11.90% 14.90%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 30.20% 33.20%
Some college, no degree 22.80% 20.50%
Associate's degree 8.50% 6.60%
Bachelor's degree 12.90% 9.30%
Graduate or professional degree 7.50% 5.50%
**All data are from 2014 ACS 5-year Estimates
Educational Attainment for ages 25 and over
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NCPDD Attala Carroll Grenada Holmes Leflore Montgomery Yalobusha
Agriculture & Mining 992 90 49 144 243 379 63 24
Construction 3,893 333 59 2237 87 1067 11 99
Manufacturing 5,671 293 21 1773 102 2382 330 770
Transporation 1,157 155 97 292 94 229 143 147
Communication 352 41 25 55 8 164 53 6
Util ity 379 78 12 65 17 165 32 10
Wholesale Trade 2,500 233 37 829 207 1038 92 64
Retail Trade 10,099 1,663 181 2440 846 3292 848 829
Finance, Insurance, Real Estate Summary 2,245 519 32 426 151 807 156 154
Services Summary 19,188 2,270 460 3752 2755 7176 1772 1003
Government 4,495 649 272 786 518 1634 348 288
Unclassified Establishments 157 33 11 38 0 63 9 3
Total 51,128 6357 1256 12837 5028 18396 3857 3397
Source: Secretary of State, 2017 Business Summary, www.yallbusiness.com
REGIONAL EMPLOYMENT NUMBERS
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2016 Jobs 5 Year Change
Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing 198 40
Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refridgeration 1677 159
Paper (except Newsprint) Mills 235 129
Newsprint Mills 194 39
Child and Youth Services 50 16
Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities 684 500
Other Individual and Family Services 18 -50
Other Social Advocacy Organizations 11 -1
Business Associations 33 -25
Hardware Merchant Wholesalers 37 -8
Furniture Stores 67 -33
Household Appliance Stores 33 9
Hardware Stores 26 -2
Nursery, Garden Center, and Farm Supply Stores 68 -24
Florists 178 -104
Landscaping Services 426 -170
Pharmacies and Drug Stores 262 -11
Home Health Equipment Rental 23 10
Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) 386 -134
BUSINESS SECTORS GROWING AND DECLINING
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Offices of Dentists 171 34
Offices of Optometrists 56 2
Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists 104 4
Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practioners 18 -3
Kidney Dialysis Centers 102 -1
Home Health Care Services 284 -164
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals 56 -36
Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals 37 -20
Nursing Care Facilities (Skil led Nursing Facilities) 1162 27
Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities 13 3
Continuing Care Retirement Communities 100 -14
Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly 72 12
Funeral Homes and Funeral Services 66 -24
Hospitals (Local Government) 1127 -419
Cosmetics, Beauty Supplies, and Perfume Stores 32 -3
All Other Miscelleneous Store Retailers (except Tobacco Stores) 48 11
All Other Consumer Goods Rental 31 17
Veterinary Services 58 9
Child Day Care Services 492 -125
Beauty Salons 11 -13
Source: MDA Business Division, Industry Clusters Analysis for NCPDD Region 2017
2016 Jobs 5 Year Change
BUSINESS SECTORS GROWING AND DECLINING (continued)
Natural Resources
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County Forested Acres Farmland Acres Row Crop Acres
NCPDD 1,414,200 1,104,358 530,406
Attala 284,817 124,442 29,086
Carroll 263,067 168,967 59,773
Grenada 154,557 88,380 25,816
Holmes 310,118 237,609 119,768
Leflore 75,831 293,155 235,795
Montgomery 161,110 97,262 26,770
Yalobusha 164,700 94,543 33,398
LAND USE PATTERNS
Source: M ississippi Forestry Commission, USDA Census of Agriculture 2012
Cultural Resources
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Registered Landmarks Registerd Properties
NCPDD 68 4668
Attala 3 769
Carroll 16 269
Grenada 8 448
Holmes 22 750
Leflore 11 1244
Montgomery 4 832
Yalobusha 4 356
Source: Mississippi Department of Archives and History
Historic Places and Designations
Infrastructure
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Overall Ratings (Maximum 5) 2014
Conehoma Water Assn. #1 5.0
Town of Ethel 4.3
Ethel Rural Water Assn 4.7
City of Kosciusko 5.0
McAdams Water Assn. 4.0
Town of McCool 5.0
Possumneck-Carmack Water Assn. 5.0
Sugar Creek Water Assn 4.3
Town of Sallis 5.0
Zama Water Assn. 4.7
Mississippi Water Co. 4.0
Springdale Youth Cnt. Hwy. 19-N 5.0
Springdale Youth Cnt. Hwy 12-W 5.0
Conehoma Water Assn. #2 5.0
Black Hawk Water Assn. 4.3
Town of Carrollton 4.3
Pelucia Rural #2 – Gravel Hill 4.7
Pelucia Rural #3 – Coila 4.7
McCarley Water Assn. 4.0
Town of North Carrollton 4.0
Town of Vaiden 5.0
Pelucia Rural #4 – New Zion 4.7
Pelucia Rural #5 4.7
Black Hawk Water Assn. #2 -
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Attala County
Carroll County
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GT&Y Water District Inc. 5.0
City of Grenada 5.0
Grenada-Bogue Basin/Holcomb 5.0
Grenada Co. W/S-Girl Scout 5.0
Grenada County W/S-Mondy Rd/Elliott 5.0
Poor House Water Assn. #1 5.0
Poor House Water Assn. #2 5.0
Grenada Ind. Park & Airport Water 5.0
Grenada-Bogue Basin/Gore Springs 5.0
Young’s W/S Dist #1 – Dividing R 4.7
Young’s W/S Dist #2-Young’s Syst 4.7
Acona Water Assn. #1 4.7
Castalian Water Assn. 4.7
Centervil le Community Water Assn. 4.7
Town of Cruger 4.0
City of Durant 4.3
Ebenezer Rural Water Assn. 4.3
Town of Goodman 5.0
Harland Creek Community Water Assn. 4.3
Holmes Jr. College 4.0
Lebanon Water Assn. – West 5.0
City of Lexington 4.7
Town of Pickens 5.0
South Holmes Water Assn. 3.7
Sweet Home Water & Sewer Dist. 4.7
City of Tchula 4.7
Town of West 4.3
West Hill Water Assn. 5.0
South Holmes Water Assn. – B System 3.7
Harland Creek Community Water Assn. B 4.3
West Holmes Water Assn. 5.0
Harland Creek Community Water Assn. C 4.3
Holmes Interstate Util ity District 4.3
Harland Creek Water Assn. Horseshoe L 4.3
Grenada County
Holmes County
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City of Greenwood 4.6
City of Itta Bena 4.7
MS Valley State University 4.0
Morgan City Water & Sewer Assn. 3.7
City of Schlater 4.3
Town of Sidon 3.3
East Leflore Water & Sewer District 5.0
Delta Mobile Home Park & Apt. 2.3
City of Schlater (P D Plant) 4.7
Minter City Water & Sewer 4.0
Phill ipston Water Assn. 4.0
Blue Lake Water Assn. Inc. 4.0
Heartland Catfish 5.0
America Catch Catfish Plant 5.0
Viking Specialty Products 4.5
Americas Catch – the Farm 5.0
51-55 Water Assn. 4.7
Town of Duck Hill 4.7
Eskridge-Rose Hill Water Assn. 4.7
Hays Creek Water Assn. – M ission Rd. 4.7
Town of Kilmichael 4.3
North District 1 Water Assn. 4.3
Poplar Creek Water Assn 4.3
South Winona Water Assn. 4.7
Stewart Water Assn. 5.0
City of Winona 4.7
Hay’s Creek Water Assn. – M inerva 5.0
Hay’s Creek Water Assn. – New Liberty 5.0
Hay’s Creek Water Assn. – Legion Lake Rd. 4.7
Hay’s Creek Water Assn. – Lodi 4.7
Hay’s Creek Water Assn. – Alva 5.0
Stewart Water Assn. #2 5.0
Hay’s Creek Water Assn. – M inerva #2 5.0
Leflore County
Montgomery County
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Town of Coffeeville 3.67
Cypress Creek Rural Water Assn. 4.67
East End Water Assn. 4.67
Jeff Davis Water Assn. Inc. 5.00
Town of Oakland 2.33
O’Tuckolofa Water Assn. 3.67
Til latoba Water Assn. 4.00
Tri-Lakes Water Assn-East 4.33
City of Water Valley 4.33
Tri-Lakes Water Assn-West 4.33
Billy’s Creek Rural Water Assn. 5.00
Enid Lakes Estates 4.00
Yalobusha Water Sewer Dist. #1 4.33
Yalobusha Water Sewer Dist. #2 4.00
Tri-Lakes Water Assn. Central 4.33
Cypress Creek Rural Water Assn. 5.00
Windsor Foods 3.50
Source: M ississippi Department of Health, 2014
Yalobusha County
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Kosciusko NPDES MS0027774
Ethel NPDES MS0024791
North
Carrollton NPDES MS0024741
Vaiden NPDES MS0021504
Grenada NPDES MS0020397
Holcomb NPDES MS0036242
Cruger NPDES MS0042315
Durant NPDES MS0048127
Goodman NPDES MS0026921
Lexington NPDES MS0024601
Pickens NPDES MS0021130
Tchula NPDES MS0021482
West NPDES MS0032816
INFRASTRUCTURE - SEWER SYSTEMS
Attala County
Carroll County
Grenada County
Holmes County
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Greenwood NPDES MS0023833
E. Leflore – Rising Sun NPDES MS0022705
Itta Bena NPDES MS0020915
Morgan City NPDES MS0024716
Sidon NPDES MS0024724
Schlater NPDES MS0036005
Duck Hill NPDES MS0020133
Kilmichael NPDES MS0020001
Winona NPDES MS0021024
Coffeeville NPDES MS0020923
Oakland NPDES MSU080024
Water Valley NPDES MS0022331
Yalobusha County
Source: Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality
Leflore County
Montgomery County
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MDOT MDOT
Maintained Other Maintained Other
Paved Unpaved Total
Attala 190.980 296.000 0 623.072 1,110.05
Carroll 127.404 149.836 0 515.927 793.167
Grenada 96.375 395.847 0 130.914 623.136
Holmes 157.546 324.563 0 533.007 1,015.12
Leflore 110.893 390.872 0 401.121 902.886
Montgomery 101.160 177.101 0 325.135 603.396
Yalobusha 129.816 382.777 0 191.429 704.022
NCPDD 914.174 2,116.996 0 2,720.605 5,751.78
Source: 2011 MS Public Roads Selected Statistics Extent, Travel, and Designation Manual
INFRASTRUCTURE - ROADWAYS (PUBLIC ROAD LENGTH IN MILES BY COUNTY)
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# of County
Bridges
# Requiring Critical
Maintenance
% Needing Critical
Maintenance
NCPDD 843 135 16%
Attala 152 38 25%
Carroll 160 45 28%
Grenada 100 1 1%
Holmes 128 21 16%
Leflore 103 12 12%
Montgomery 115 13 11%
Yalobusha 85 5 6%
Source: State Aid Road Construction
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Name/Location of Park Acres Largest Tract Electricity Gas Water Rail 4Lane Rail Waterway Airport
Kosciusko-Attala County Industrial 55 20 Y Y Y N 20 3 108 71
Central M ississippi Eco. Plex 224 100 Y N Y N 21 1 108 70
North Carrollton Industrial Park 25 25 N N N N 2 0 71 10
Vaiden Industrial Park 38 38 N N N N 3 0 88 79
Grenada Air Industrial Park 847 150 Y Y Y Y 0 0 70 89
Papermill Rd. Industrial Park 180 176 N N Y N 0.5 1 70 90
Business and Technology Park North 1,175 1,175 N Y N Y 0 0 70 90
Lexington Industrial Park 5 5 N Y Y N 9 10 80 60
Tchula Industrial Park 29 10 N N N N 20 0 70 70
West Industrial Site 15 14 Y N N N 3 0.1 100 75
North Durant Industrial Park 62 45 N N N N 3 0 92 55
Holmes County Industrial Park 320 100 N Y Y N 0 2 76 58
Greenwood-Leflore Industrial Air 300 80 N N N N 4 0 71 52
Greenwood-Leflore Industrial Park 1,485 350 Y Y Y Y 1 0 0 52
Rising Sun Waterfront Industrial Site 600 350 N N N Y 0 0 0 52
Itta Bena Industrial Park 360 360 N Y N N 0 1 63 52
Duck Hill Industrial Park 30 30 N N N N 3.5 0 90 85
Kilmichael Industrial Park 96 35 N N N N 10 0 40 79
Crossroad Industrial Park 42 35 N N N N 0 0 80 90
Jeff Davis Industrial Park 12 12 Y Y Y N 18 18 85 75
Coffeeville Industrial Park 50 50 N N N N 13 0.7 90 87
Water Valley Industrial Park 116 116 N Y Y N 15 15 85 75
Montgomery County
Yalobusha County
INFRASTRUCTURE - INDUSTRIAL PARKS
Attala County
Carroll County
Grenada County
Holmes County
Leflore County
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