Anguilla, Mississippi facts for kids
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Anguilla, Mississippi
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Location within Sharkey County and Mississippi
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Sharkey |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.03 sq mi (2.68 km2) |
| • Land | 1.03 sq mi (2.68 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 108 ft (33 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 496 |
| • Density | 479.69/sq mi (185.26/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
38721
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| Area code(s) | 662 |
| FIPS code | 28-01500 |
| GNIS ID | 2405153 |
Anguilla is a small town in Sharkey County, Mississippi, United States. It is located in the southern part of the country. In 2020, about 496 people lived there. This number was lower than the 726 people who lived there in 2010.
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History of Anguilla
The town of Anguilla has a history like many small towns. On December 13, 2022, a strong tornado hit the town. This tornado caused a lot of damage to buildings and homes. The community worked hard to recover after the storm.
Geography of Anguilla
Anguilla is located in Sharkey County, Mississippi. The town covers a total area of about 1.0 square mile (2.6 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town limits.
People of Anguilla (Demographics)
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Anguilla has changed over the years. Here is a look at the population counts from different years:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 361 | — | |
| 1930 | 467 | 29.4% | |
| 1940 | 493 | 5.6% | |
| 1950 | 601 | 21.9% | |
| 1960 | 580 | −3.5% | |
| 1970 | 612 | 5.5% | |
| 1980 | 950 | 55.2% | |
| 1990 | 883 | −7.1% | |
| 2000 | 907 | 2.7% | |
| 2010 | 726 | −20.0% | |
| 2020 | 496 | −31.7% | |
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Who Lives in Anguilla? (2020 Census)
In 2020, there were 496 people living in Anguilla. These people lived in 254 different homes. About 154 of these homes were families.
Here is a quick look at the different groups of people living in Anguilla in 2020:
| Race | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White | 104 | 20.97% |
| Black or African American | 381 | 76.81% |
| Asian | 5 | 1.01% |
| Other/Mixed | 4 | 0.81% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 | 0.4% |
More About the People (2010 Census)
In 2010, there were 726 people living in Anguilla. Most people were African American (77.8%). About 21.2% were White. A small number of people were Asian or from two or more races.
Many homes had children under 18 living there (32.3%). About 31.6% of homes had married couples. Some homes (33.5%) had a female head of household without a husband present. The average home had about 2.73 people.
Education in Anguilla
Students in Anguilla attend schools that are part of the South Delta School District. This district provides education for the children in the town.
Notable People from Anguilla
Anguilla has been the birthplace or home to several interesting people:
- Robert Anderson (born 1919) - A male singer.
- Antoine Cash (born 1982) - A former American football player who played as a linebacker.
- Ira Lee Harge (born 1942) - A retired American professional basketball player.
- Joyce Kennedy (born 1948) - A female singer.
- Henry "Son" Sims - A famous Delta blues fiddler. He worked with other well-known musicians like Charlie Patton and Muddy Waters.
See also
In Spanish: Anguilla (Misisipi) para niños
