Carroll County, Mississippi facts for kids
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Carroll County
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Carroll County Courthouse
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Location within the U.S. state of Mississippi
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Mississippi |
| Founded | 1833 |
| Named for | Charles Carroll of Carrollton |
| Seat | Carrollton (Northern District) Vaiden (Southern District) |
| Largest town | Vaiden |
| Area | |
| • Total | 635 sq mi (1,640 km2) |
| • Land | 628 sq mi (1,630 km2) |
| • Water | 6.3 sq mi (16 km2) 1.0% |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 9,998 |
| • Estimate
(2022)
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9,731 |
| • Density | 15.745/sq mi (6.079/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 2nd |
Carroll County is a county in the state of Mississippi in the United States. In 2020, about 9,998 people lived here. The main towns where the county government is located are Carrollton and Vaiden. The county is named after Charles Carroll of Carrollton. He was the last person to sign the Declaration of Independence.
Carroll County is part of the Greenwood area. It is near the Yazoo River on the west and the Big Black River on the east. Most of the county is made up of hills.
This county is also mentioned in some famous songs. The song "The Carroll County Accident" by Porter Wagoner is set here. Also, Bobbie Gentry's 1967 hit song, "Ode to Billie Joe", mentions the county in its third verse.
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History
Long ago, European Americans started cotton farms near the rivers in this area. After the American Civil War, many formerly enslaved people, called freedmen, worked on these farms. Other parts of the county were used for cutting down trees for wood.
In the late 1800s, new laws were made in Mississippi. These laws made it very hard for many African Americans to vote. They also created rules that treated African Americans unfairly. This made them feel like second-class citizens.
From the 1940s to the 1970s, many people moved away from Carroll County. A lot of African Americans moved to big cities in the West and North to find new jobs. Many white people also moved to cities for work.
Geography
The U.S. Census Bureau says that Carroll County covers about 635 square miles. Most of this area, about 628 square miles, is land. The rest, about 6.3 square miles, is water.
Main Roads
Interstate 55
U.S. Route 51
U.S. Route 82
Mississippi Highway 17
Mississippi Highway 35
Neighboring Counties
- Grenada County (north)
- Montgomery County (east)
- Attala County (southeast)
- Holmes County (south)
- Leflore County (west)
Population Information
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1840 | 10,481 | — | |
| 1850 | 18,491 | 76.4% | |
| 1860 | 22,035 | 19.2% | |
| 1870 | 21,047 | −4.5% | |
| 1880 | 17,795 | −15.5% | |
| 1890 | 18,773 | 5.5% | |
| 1900 | 22,116 | 17.8% | |
| 1910 | 23,139 | 4.6% | |
| 1920 | 20,324 | −12.2% | |
| 1930 | 19,765 | −2.8% | |
| 1940 | 20,651 | 4.5% | |
| 1950 | 15,499 | −24.9% | |
| 1960 | 11,177 | −27.9% | |
| 1970 | 9,397 | −15.9% | |
| 1980 | 9,776 | 4.0% | |
| 1990 | 9,237 | −5.5% | |
| 2000 | 10,769 | 16.6% | |
| 2010 | 10,597 | −1.6% | |
| 2020 | 9,998 | −5.7% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 9,535 | −10.0% | |
| US Decennial Census 1790-1960 1900-1990 1990-2000 2010-2013 |
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In 2020, there were 9,998 people living in Carroll County. Most of the people were White (about 65%) and Black or African American (about 30%). There were also smaller groups of Native American, Asian, and Hispanic or Latino people.
Education
The Carroll County School District is the public school system here. It has one high school, J. Z. George High School.
There are also private schools in the area. Carroll Academy is one private school. Another private school, Pillow Academy, is located in nearby Leflore County. Some students from Carroll County attend Pillow Academy.
Communities
Towns
- Carrollton (one of the county seats)
- North Carrollton
- Vaiden (one of the county seats)
Small Communities (Unincorporated)
Notable People
- Henry Pinckney McCain - A US Army General, born in Carroll County in 1861.
- Lafayette Joseph Lott – A politician, born in Carroll County in 1863.
- John S. McCain, Sr. - A US Navy Admiral who served during World War II, born in Carroll County in 1884.
- Mississippi John Hurt - A famous blues musician, born in Carroll County around 1893.
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Carroll (Misisipi) para niños
