Big Point, Mississippi facts for kids
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Big Point, Mississippi
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Location of Big Point, Mississippi
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 Big Point, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Jackson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.94 sq mi (7.61 km2) |
| • Land | 2.94 sq mi (7.61 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 618 |
| • Density | 210.28/sq mi (81.20/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
39562
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| Area code(s) | 228 |
| FIPS code | 28-06180 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0667134 |
Big Point is a small place in Jackson County, Mississippi, United States. It is called an "unincorporated community." This means it's a town that doesn't have its own local government. It is also a "census-designated place" (CDP), which is an area the government defines for counting people. In 2020, about 618 people lived there.
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A Look at Big Point's History
Big Point has a simple history. It once had its own post office. This post office was open for many years. It served the community from 1894 until 1942.
Where is Big Point Located?
Big Point is found in the northeastern part of Jackson County. You can find it at these map coordinates: 30.586925 degrees North and -88.481968 degrees West.
A main road, Mississippi Highway 613, goes through the community. This highway can take you north about 5 miles (8 km) to Hurley. If you go southwest, it's about 9 miles (14 km) to Escatawpa. The main city of the county, Pascagoula, is about 18 miles (29 km) south of Big Point.
The total area of Big Point is about 2.94 square miles (7.6 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Big Point has stayed quite steady.
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| 2010 | 611 | — | |
| 2020 | 618 | 1.1% | |
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In 2010, the population was 611 people. By 2020, it had grown slightly to 618 people.
Schools in Big Point
Students in Big Point go to schools in the Jackson County School District. Even though they live in Big Point, they attend schools in the nearby community of Hurley, Mississippi.
There are different schools for different age groups:
Elementary Schools
- East Central Lower Elementary School
- East Central Upper Elementary School
Middle School
- East Central Middle School
High School
- East Central High School
See also
In Spanish: Big Point para niños
