Bude, Mississippi facts for kids
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Bude, Mississippi
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Location of Bude, Mississippi
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 Bude, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Franklin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.43 sq mi (3.70 km2) |
| • Land | 1.43 sq mi (3.69 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 240 ft (73 m) |
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| • Total | 780 |
| • Density | 547.37/sq mi (211.33/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
39630
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| Area code(s) | 601 |
| FIPS code | 28-09460 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0692752 |
Bude is a small town located in Franklin County, Mississippi, in the United States. In 2020, about 780 people lived there. The town is on the north side of the Homochitto River, which flows through the county. Major roads like U.S. Routes 98 and 84 pass near Bude.
A company called American Railcar Industries has a large maintenance shop in Bude.
In March 2017, Bude was featured on the TV show 60 Minutes. This was because its local chess team won the state championship, which was a big achievement for the town!
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History of Bude
Bude was started in 1912 by people from Europe. It was named after a place in England. This was the former home of Mrs. F.L. Peck, whose husband was one of the town's founders.
Geography and Location
Bude is in the middle of Franklin County. It is about 3 miles (5 km) east of Meadville, which is the county seat. You can take US 84 about 28 miles (45 km) east to Brookhaven. US 98 goes about 35 miles (56 km) southeast to McComb. If you travel west on both highways, you will reach Natchez in about 36 miles (58 km).
The town of Bude covers a total area of about 1.4 square miles (3.7 km2). Only a tiny part of this area, about 0.004 square miles (0.01 km2), is water.
Because Bude is in the center of southwest Mississippi, a Mississippi Public Broadcasting radio and TV antenna is located there. This helps people in the area get their TV and radio signals.
Population Changes
The number of people living in Bude has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population from different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 1,121 | — | |
| 1930 | 1,378 | 22.9% | |
| 1940 | 1,207 | −12.4% | |
| 1950 | 1,195 | −1.0% | |
| 1960 | 1,185 | −0.8% | |
| 1970 | 1,146 | −3.3% | |
| 1980 | 1,092 | −4.7% | |
| 1990 | 969 | −11.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,037 | 7.0% | |
| 2010 | 1,063 | 2.5% | |
| 2020 | 780 | −26.6% | |
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In 2020, there were 780 people living in Bude. Most of the residents were either White (about 44%) or Black or African American (about 52%).
Local Businesses
One of the local businesses in Bude is the First and Main Cafe.
Education
Students in Bude attend schools that are part of the Franklin County School District.
Famous People from Bude
- Regina B. Schofield is a notable person from Bude. She used to be a U.S. Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Justice Programs. When she was being confirmed for her job in 2005, Senator Trent Lott spoke about her. He said he was very proud of her background, coming all the way from Bude, Mississippi, to work in Washington, D.C. He mentioned that the community was very proud of her achievements.
See also
- In Spanish: Bude (Misisipi) para niños
