Blue Mountain, Mississippi facts for kids
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Blue Mountain, Mississippi
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Location of Blue Mountain, Mississippi
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 Blue Mountain, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Tippah |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.65 sq mi (4.28 km2) |
| • Land | 1.64 sq mi (4.26 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 472 ft (144 m) |
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| • Total | 948 |
| • Density | 576.99/sq mi (222.78/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
38610
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| Area code(s) | 662 |
| FIPS code | 28-07060 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2405284 |
Blue Mountain is a small town located in Tippah County, Mississippi, in the United States. In 2020, about 948 people lived there.
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History of Blue Mountain
The town of Blue Mountain grew around Blue Mountain Christian University. This university was started in 1873. Just four years later, in 1877, Blue Mountain officially became a town.
The town got its name from the hills nearby. In the mornings, these hills often look like they have a blue color.
Geography of Blue Mountain
Blue Mountain is in the southwestern part of Tippah County. It sits where two main roads meet: Mississippi Highway 2 and Mississippi Highway 15.
Highway 15 connects Blue Mountain to Ripley to the northeast and New Albany to the south. Highway 2 links the town to Hickory Flat in the west.
The town covers a total area of about 1.65 square miles (4.28 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land.
Population and People in Blue Mountain
The population of Blue Mountain has changed over the years. Here's a look at how many people have lived in the town during different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 156 | — | |
| 1900 | 466 | — | |
| 1910 | 650 | 39.5% | |
| 1920 | 654 | 0.6% | |
| 1930 | 569 | −13.0% | |
| 1940 | 544 | −4.4% | |
| 1950 | 875 | 60.8% | |
| 1960 | 741 | −15.3% | |
| 1970 | 677 | −8.6% | |
| 1980 | 867 | 28.1% | |
| 1990 | 667 | −23.1% | |
| 2000 | 670 | 0.4% | |
| 2010 | 920 | 37.3% | |
| 2020 | 948 | 3.0% | |
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In 2000, there were 670 people living in Blue Mountain. The town had 241 households. About 33% of these households had children under 18 living with them. The average age of people in the town was 29 years old.
Education in Blue Mountain
Students in Blue Mountain attend schools that are part of the South Tippah School District.
The town is also home to Blue Mountain Christian University. This is a private college that offers different types of studies. It is supported by the Mississippi Baptist Convention.
