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Bay Springs, Mississippi
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Where Bay Springs is located in Mississippi
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 Bay Springs, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Jasper |
| Area | |
| • Total | 15.01 sq mi (38.87 km2) |
| • Land | 14.94 sq mi (38.71 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.16 km2) |
| Elevation | 423 ft (129 m) |
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| • Total | 1,670 |
| • Density | 111.75/sq mi (43.15/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
39422
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| Area code(s) | 601 |
| FIPS code | 28-04060 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0666590 |
Bay Springs is a city in Jasper County, Mississippi, United States. It is one of the two main towns where the county government is located. In 2020, about 1,670 people lived there.
The city started in the 1880s when Joe Blankenship built a sawmill. This mill helped the town grow because of the yellow pine timber industry. Bay Springs became an official city about 20 years later, after railroads were built through it. The railroads helped bring more businesses, and the city became a second county seat. Its population has changed a bit over the years.
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Bay Springs' Location and Size
Bay Springs is in the western part of Jasper County. Two main roads, Mississippi Highway 15 and Mississippi Highway 18, meet in the center of town.
- Highway 15 goes north to Newton (about 27 miles away) and south to Laurel (about 24 miles away).
- Highway 18 goes northeast to Rose Hill (about 21 miles away) and west to Raleigh (about 15 miles away).
The city covers a total area of about 15 square miles (38.9 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
How Many People Live in Bay Springs?
The number of people living in Bay Springs has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown and shrunk:
- 1910: 836 people
- 1920: 861 people
- 1930: 927 people
- 1940: 1,228 people
- 1950: 1,302 people
- 1960: 1,544 people
- 1970: 1,801 people
- 1980: 1,884 people
- 1990: 1,729 people
- 2000: 2,097 people
- 2010: 1,786 people
- 2020: 1,670 people
In 2020, there were 1,670 people living in Bay Springs. Most people identified as Black or African American (about 55%), and a significant number identified as White (about 41%). There were also smaller groups of Native American, Asian, and people of mixed races, as well as those of Hispanic or Latino background.
Bay Springs' Economy
Bay Springs has a history with different industries.
Years ago, a company called Sunbeam had a factory in Bay Springs. When that factory closed, about 300 people lost their jobs.
More recently, a company called Hol-Mac Corporation has opened factories in and around Bay Springs. This company is one of the biggest employers in the county. They work with Jones College to help train people for jobs and keep creating more work opportunities in the area. Hol-Mac has several factories and offices in Bay Springs and nearby.
Another important company, Georgia-Pacific Corporation, has facilities in the Bay Springs area for processing wood and timber.
The city also has a county courthouse. This is because Bay Springs is one of two county seats in Jasper County. In the past, it was hard to travel across the county, so having two main government centers helped people access services more easily.
Schools in Bay Springs
Students in Bay Springs attend schools that are part of the West Jasper School District. The main high school for the area is Bay Springs High School.
There is also a private school in the city called Sylva-Bay Academy.
For college, students from Jasper County can attend Jones College.
Famous People from Bay Springs
Many notable people have connections to Bay Springs:
- Jesse L. Brown – The first African-American aviator in the U.S. Navy. He went to Bay Springs High School in 1940.
- Snoop Conner – A player in the National Football League.
- Carolyn Jones-Young – A former professional basketball player.
- Haskins Montgomery – A member of the Mississippi Senate.
- Cody Prewitt – A former player in the National Football League.
- Johnny Stringer – A former member of the Mississippi House of Representatives.
- Johnny Thomas – A former head football coach for Alcorn State University.
- Freddye Harper Williams – A journalist and politician in Oklahoma.
Bay Springs' Climate
Bay Springs has a climate with hot, humid summers. The winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is known as a humid subtropical climate.
See also
In Spanish: Bay Springs para niños
