Batesville, Mississippi facts for kids
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Batesville, Mississippi
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Panola County Courthouse in Batesville
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Location of Batesville, Mississippi
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 Batesville, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
Batesville, Mississippi
Location in the United States
Batesville, Mississippi
Location in North America
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | Mississippi | ||
| County | Panola | ||
| Government | |||
| • Type | Mayor-Aldermen | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 19.95 sq mi (51.67 km2) | ||
| • Land | 19.95 sq mi (51.67 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 289 ft (88 m) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 7,523 | ||
| • Density | 377.07/sq mi (145.59/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | ||
| ZIP code |
38606
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| Area code(s) | 662 | ||
| FIPS code | 28-03620 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 2403820 | ||
Batesville is a city located in Panola County, Mississippi, in the United States. In 2020, about 7,523 people lived here. This was a small increase from the 7,463 people counted in 2010.
Batesville is special because it is one of two "county seats" for Panola County. A county seat is like the main town where the county government offices are. There are two because of an old friendly rivalry between towns on different sides of the Tallahatchie River. The other county seat is Sardis.
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About Batesville
Early Days
Batesville was started in the 1850s. This happened after the Mississippi and Tennessee Railroad was built through the area. The railroad helped the town grow and connect with other places.
Where is Batesville?
Batesville covers an area of about 11.1 square miles (about 28.7 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Who Lives Here?
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Batesville has grown a lot over the years. Here's how the population has changed:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 227 | — | |
| 1880 | 442 | 94.7% | |
| 1890 | 705 | 59.5% | |
| 1900 | 556 | −21.1% | |
| 1910 | 774 | 39.2% | |
| 1920 | 1,050 | 35.7% | |
| 1930 | 1,062 | 1.1% | |
| 1940 | 1,815 | 70.9% | |
| 1950 | 2,463 | 35.7% | |
| 1960 | 3,284 | 33.3% | |
| 1970 | 3,796 | 15.6% | |
| 1980 | 5,162 | 36.0% | |
| 1990 | 6,403 | 24.0% | |
| 2000 | 7,113 | 11.1% | |
| 2010 | 7,463 | 4.9% | |
| 2020 | 7,523 | 0.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
People in Batesville (2020)
In 2020, there were 7,523 people living in Batesville. These people lived in 3,089 households, and 2,494 of these were families. The population is made up of people from different backgrounds:
| Group | Number | Percentage |
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| White | 3,405 | 45.26% |
| Black or African American | 3,725 | 49.51% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.04% |
| Asian | 43 | 0.57% |
| Other/Mixed | 135 | 1.79% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 212 | 2.82% |
Learning in Batesville
The South Panola School District (SPSD) runs the public schools in Batesville. Their main office is also located in the city. The schools that serve Batesville students include:
- Batesville Elementary School
- Batesville Intermediate School
- Batesville Middle School
- Batesville Junior High School
- South Panola High School
There is also a private school called North Delta School. It was started in 1987 and serves students from Panola County and nearby areas.
Getting Around Batesville
Trains still provide service to Batesville through the Grenada Railway. This railway used to be part of the Illinois Central Railroad.
A famous passenger train called the City of New Orleans used to stop in Batesville. However, in 1995, the train's route was changed.
Famous Faces from Batesville
Many notable people have connections to Batesville, including:
- Lewis Edward Anderson, a botanist (someone who studies plants)
- Al Baker, a former Major League Baseball player
- Kory Chapman, a former National Football League (NFL) player
- Jerry Dahlke, a former Major League Baseball pitcher
- Cliff Finch, who was the governor of Mississippi from 1976 to 1980
- Joe C. Gardner, a Mississippi state legislator
- Jermarcus Hardrick, a player in the CFL for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers
- Darrell Henderson, an NFL running back
- John Jerry, an NFL offensive lineman
- Peria Jerry, a defensive tackle for the Atlanta Falcons
- John W. Kyle, a member of the Mississippi Supreme Court
- Richard H. Leigh, a four-star admiral in the United States Fleet
- Ronnie Musgrove, who was the governor of Mississippi from 2000 to 2004
- Derek Pegues, a former professional football player
- Will Renfro, a former NFL offensive tackle
- Jameson Rodgers, a Country music singer-songwriter
- Dwayne Rudd, a former NFL player
- Jamarca Sanford, a former NFL safety
- Patrick Shegog, a former quarterback for the Delta State Statesmen
- Soulja Boy, a famous rapper
- Matthew Lyle Spencer, a former president of the University of Washington
- Superstar Pride, a rapper
- Billy Tohill, a former head football coach for Texas Christian University
- Deshea Townsend, a defensive back for the Pittsburgh Steelers
- Sammy Vick, a former Major League Baseball player
- Wesley Walls, a former NFL tight end
- Thomas Wayne, a rockabilly singer
- Doc Wood, a former Major League Baseball shortstop
- Lee Woodruff, a former NFL player
See also
In Spanish: Batesville (Misisipi) para niños
