Beauregard, Mississippi facts for kids
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Beauregard, Mississippi
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Location of Beauregard, Mississippi
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Copiah |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.92 sq mi (2.39 km2) |
| • Land | 0.92 sq mi (2.37 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 463 ft (141 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 289 |
| • Density | 315.50/sq mi (121.82/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 28-04540 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0666684 |
Beauregard is a small village in Copiah County, Mississippi, in the United States. In 2020, about 289 people lived there.
Beauregard is part of the larger Jackson Metropolitan Statistical Area. The village is named after P. G. T. Beauregard, a famous general from the American Civil War.
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Where is Beauregard Located?
Beauregard is in the southern part of Copiah County. It is right next to the town of Wesson to the south.
A main road, U.S. Route 51, runs along the western side of the village. This road goes north about 10 miles (16 km) to Hazlehurst, which is the county seat. It also goes south about 10 miles (16 km) to Brookhaven.
If you are traveling on Interstate 55, you can take Exit 51. From there, Beauregard is about 4 miles (6 km) west on Sylvarena Road. The village covers a total area of about 0.92 square miles (2.4 square kilometers). Most of this area is land.
How Many People Live Here?
The population of Beauregard has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at how many people have lived in the village during different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 315 | — | |
| 1880 | 517 | 64.1% | |
| 1900 | 338 | — | |
| 1910 | 240 | −29.0% | |
| 1920 | 173 | −27.9% | |
| 1930 | 203 | 17.3% | |
| 1940 | 223 | 9.9% | |
| 1950 | 231 | 3.6% | |
| 1960 | 193 | −16.5% | |
| 1970 | 199 | 3.1% | |
| 1980 | 185 | −7.0% | |
| 1990 | 206 | 11.4% | |
| 2000 | 265 | 28.6% | |
| 2010 | 326 | 23.0% | |
| 2020 | 289 | −11.3% | |
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Population in 2020
In 2020, the village had 289 residents. The population included people from different backgrounds. About 57.44% of the residents were White (not Hispanic or Latino). Around 35.99% were Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino).
A small number of residents were Asian or Pacific Islander. About 4.50% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino (of any race).
Life in Beauregard in 2000
Back in 2000, there were 265 people living in Beauregard. There were 91 households in the village. A household is a group of people living together.
Many households, about 37.4%, had children under 18 living with them. The average household had almost three people. The average family had about three and a half people.
The population was quite diverse in age. About 31.3% of the people were under 18 years old. Around 10.2% were 65 years or older. The median age was 30 years old. This means half the people were younger than 30 and half were older.
Schools in Beauregard
Students in Beauregard attend schools that are part of the Copiah County School District.
Famous People from Beauregard
- Ike Zimmerman was a blues guitarist. He is known for being a main guitar teacher for the very famous musician Robert Johnson.
See also
In Spanish: Beauregard (Misisipi) para niños
