Kiln is a very small town located in the state of Mississippi. With a population of 2,224 people and three associated neighborhoods, Kiln is the 115th largest community in Mississippi.Unlike some towns, Kiln isn’t mainly white- or blue-collar. Instead, the most prevalent occupations for people in Kiln are a mix of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Kiln is a town of sales and office workers, service providers, and professionals. There are especially a lot of people living in Kiln who work in office and administrative support (19.49%), sales jobs (17.01%), and healthcare (16.53%). A relatively large number of people in Kiln telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 30.91% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.Kiln is also a college town, where lots of students live while attending area colleges. Because of the high percentage of people living in Kiln enrolled in college, Kiln has a number of services, amenities and opportunities geared towards the needs and activities of students. Residents will find that the town is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Kiln is worth considering. As is often the case in a small town, Kiln doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.Kiln ranks among the bottom of the nation in terms of college education compared to other cities and towns: only 5.52% of people over 25 have a college degree. The per capita income in Kiln in 2022 was $28,907, which is upper middle income relative to Mississippi, and lower middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $115,628 for a family of four. However, Kiln contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. The people who call Kiln home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Kiln residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Kiln include German, French, Irish, English, and Eastern European. The most common language spoken in Kiln is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and African languages.
