Boyle, Mississippi facts for kids
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Boyle, Mississippi
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 Boyle, Mississippi
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Bolivar |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.48 sq mi (3.82 km2) |
| • Land | 1.48 sq mi (3.82 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 138 ft (42 m) |
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| • Total | 532 |
| • Density | 360.19/sq mi (139.10/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
38730
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| Area code(s) | 662 |
| FIPS code | 28-08180 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2405309 |
Boyle is a small town located in Bolivar County, Mississippi, in the United States. In 2020, about 532 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a rich history, especially linked to the famous blues music of the region.
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Exploring Boyle: Where Is It?
Boyle is in the state of Mississippi. It covers a total area of about 3.8 square kilometers (1.48 square miles). Most of this area is land, with a small amount of water.
Who Lives in Boyle?
The number of people living in Boyle has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 538 | — | |
| 1910 | 444 | −17.5% | |
| 1920 | 702 | 58.1% | |
| 1930 | 678 | −3.4% | |
| 1940 | 742 | 9.4% | |
| 1950 | 799 | 7.7% | |
| 1960 | 848 | 6.1% | |
| 1970 | 861 | 1.5% | |
| 1980 | 888 | 3.1% | |
| 1990 | 651 | −26.7% | |
| 2000 | 720 | 10.6% | |
| 2010 | 650 | −9.7% | |
| 2020 | 532 | −18.2% | |
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In 2020, the town had 532 residents. There were 329 households and 213 families. The population was made up of different groups, with nearly half being White and nearly half being Black or African American.
Learning in Boyle: Local Schools
Students in Boyle attend schools that are part of the Cleveland School District.
- Younger students go to B.L. Bell Academy for Math, Science and Health Education, which is right in Boyle.
- Older students attend Cleveland Central Middle School and Cleveland Central High School in nearby Cleveland.
Boyle's Place in Blues History
Boyle has a special connection to blues music. The Mississippi Blues Commission placed a historic marker in Boyle. This marker is part of the Mississippi Blues Trail. It celebrates the history of blues music in the state.
The Peavine Railroad and Charlie Patton
The marker is located where the old Peavine Railroad crossed Highway 446. The Peavine Railroad was a branch of the Yazoo and Mississippi Valley Railroad. It ran from Dockery Plantation to Boyle.
Famous blues artist Charlie Patton sang about this railroad in his song "Peavine Blues." Many blues songs talked about riding the railroad. This was often a way to describe travel and freedom.
Famous People from Boyle
Some notable people have come from Boyle:
- Stanley F. Gaines served in the Mississippi House of Representatives from 1916 to 1920.
- Jim Pittman was a head football coach for Tulane University and Texas Christian University.
- Tommy Taylor was also a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives from 2012 to 2016.
See also
In Spanish: Boyle (Misisipi) para niños
