Braxton, Mississippi facts for kids
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Braxton, Mississippi
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 Braxton, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Simpson |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.59 sq mi (1.52 km2) |
| • Land | 0.59 sq mi (1.52 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 354 ft (108 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 186 |
| • Density | 315.79/sq mi (122.02/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
39044
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| Area code(s) | 601 |
| FIPS code | 28-08460 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0667533 |
Braxton is a small village located in Simpson County, Mississippi, in the United States. It's part of the larger Jackson area. In 2020, about 186 people lived there. The village's postal code is 39044.
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History of Braxton
The village of Braxton got its name from Ira Braxton Standifer. He was the son of a doctor. In 2015, the village built a brand new town hall. This is where local government meetings happen. Braxton is about 9 miles north of Mendenhall. Mendenhall is the main town in Simpson County. It is also 19 miles north of Magee, which is the largest city in the county.
Geography of Braxton
Braxton is a small place. It covers about 0.6 square miles (1.5 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within the village limits.
People of Braxton
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 286 | — | |
| 1920 | 237 | −17.1% | |
| 1930 | 222 | −6.3% | |
| 1940 | 220 | −0.9% | |
| 1950 | 206 | −6.4% | |
| 1960 | 191 | −7.3% | |
| 1970 | 180 | −5.8% | |
| 1980 | 172 | −4.4% | |
| 1990 | 141 | −18.0% | |
| 2000 | 181 | 28.4% | |
| 2010 | 183 | 1.1% | |
| 2020 | 186 | 1.6% | |
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In 2000, there were 181 people living in Braxton. They lived in 74 different homes. About 44 of these were families. Most people living in the village were White (96.13%). A smaller number were African American (3.31%) or Native American (0.55%).
About 27% of the homes had children under 18 living there. Many homes (48.6%) were married couples living together. Some homes (35.1%) had just one person living there. About 18.9% of homes had someone 65 or older living alone.
The people in Braxton are of different ages. About 27.1% were under 18. Around 29.3% were between 25 and 44 years old. The average age in the village was 36 years.
Education in Braxton
Students in Braxton attend schools that are part of the Simpson County School District. This district manages the public schools in the area.
Notable People from Braxton
- Pauline Braddy (1922–1996) – She was a famous musician and drummer.
See also
In Spanish: Braxton para niños
