Big Creek, Mississippi facts for kids
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Big Creek, Mississippi
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Location of Big Creek, Mississippi
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Calhoun |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.14 sq mi (2.94 km2) |
| • Land | 1.14 sq mi (2.94 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 276 ft (84 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 133 |
| • Density | 117.18/sq mi (45.24/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
38914
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| Area code(s) | 662 |
| FIPS code | 28-06060 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0667093 |
Big Creek is a small village located in Calhoun County, Mississippi, in the United States. In 2020, about 133 people lived there.
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Where is Big Creek Located?
Big Creek is found in the southwestern part of Calhoun County. It is about 6 miles (10 km) west of Calhoun City. The village is also just over a mile west of a stream called Big Creek. This stream flows into the Yalobusha River, which then joins the Yazoo River.
The village covers a total area of about 1.14 square miles (2.9 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
How Many People Live in Big Creek?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 107 | — | |
| 1930 | 140 | 30.8% | |
| 1940 | 147 | 5.0% | |
| 1950 | 147 | 0.0% | |
| 1960 | 100 | −32.0% | |
| 1970 | 148 | 48.0% | |
| 1980 | 146 | −1.4% | |
| 1990 | 123 | −15.8% | |
| 2000 | 127 | 3.3% | |
| 2010 | 154 | 21.3% | |
| 2020 | 133 | −13.6% | |
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In 2000, there were 127 people living in Big Creek. These people lived in 58 households, and 33 of these were families. The village had about 112 people per square mile (43 people per square kilometer).
About 21% of the households had children under 18 years old. Over half (52%) were married couples living together. About 19% of households had someone living alone who was 65 years or older. The average household had about 2 people.
The people in Big Creek had different ages. About 17% were under 18 years old. About 17% were 65 years or older. The average age in the village was 42 years.
Education in Big Creek
Students in Big Creek attend schools that are part of the Calhoun County School District.
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