Carrollton, Mississippi facts for kids
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Carrollton, Mississippi
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Location of Carrollton, Mississippi
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Carroll |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.81 sq mi (2.11 km2) |
| • Land | 0.81 sq mi (2.11 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 289 ft (88 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 423 |
| • Density | 520.30/sq mi (200.92/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
38917
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| Area code(s) | 662 |
| FIPS code | 28-11580 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0668097 |
Carrollton is a town in and the second county seat of Carroll County, Mississippi, United States, which is within the Mississippi Delta. The population was 190 at the 2010 census, down from 408 in 2000. Centrally located in the county, the town is part of the Greenwood, Mississippi micropolitan area. The first county seat, Vaiden, was founded in the eastern part of the county during its early settlement.
History
The town was developed as the county seat and trading center for rural Carroll County, which was devoted to cotton agriculture and plantations in the antebellum era.
The town was the location of the Carroll County Courthouse Massacre, in 1886.
Geography
Carrollton is located in central Carroll County on the south side of Big Sand Creek, a tributary of the Yalobusha River. According to the United States Census Bureau, Carrollton has a total area of 0.8 square miles (2.1 km2), all land.
The town borders North Carrollton, which is located directly to the north across the creek. Mississippi Highways 17 and 35 pass through the center of Carrollton, leading north into North Carrollton. Many residents of Carrollton and North Carrollton consider the towns a single entity, simply referred to as Carrollton.
Highway 35 continues north 21 miles (34 km) to Holcomb; in the other direction, it leads southeast 18 miles (29 km) to Vaiden, the other county seat. Highway 17 leads south 30 miles (48 km) to Lexington. U.S. Route 82, a four-lane divided highway, passes through the southern part of Carrollton, leading east 11 miles (18 km) to Winona and west 18 miles (29 km) to Greenwood.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Carrollton has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 718 | — | |
| 1870 | 377 | −47.5% | |
| 1880 | 394 | 4.5% | |
| 1890 | 488 | 23.9% | |
| 1900 | 540 | 10.7% | |
| 1910 | 608 | 12.6% | |
| 1920 | 510 | −16.1% | |
| 1930 | 523 | 2.5% | |
| 1940 | 575 | 9.9% | |
| 1950 | 475 | −17.4% | |
| 1960 | 343 | −27.8% | |
| 1970 | 295 | −14.0% | |
| 1980 | 338 | 14.6% | |
| 1990 | 221 | −34.6% | |
| 2000 | 408 | 84.6% | |
| 2010 | 190 | −53.4% | |
| 2020 | 423 | 122.6% | |
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2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 293 | 69.27% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 108 | 25.53% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 1 | 0.24% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 6 | 1.42% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 | 3.55% |
| Total | 423 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 423 people, 73 households, and 43 families residing in the town.
Education
The town of Carrollton is served by the Carroll County School District. Its schools are Marshall Elementary School and J. Z. George High School in North Carrollton.
It is also served by Carroll Academy, a private school in Carrollton.
Notable people
- Benajah Harvey Carroll, Baptist pastor, theologian, teacher, and author
- G. L. Crockett, R&B singer
- Basil LeFlore, Governor of the Choctaw nation
- Robert LeFlore, 11-term Illinois state legislator
- Billy Nichols, musician
- Willie Norwood, professional basketball player
- John A. Pittman, Korean War hero
- Elizabeth Spencer, writer
See also
In Spanish: Carrollton (Misisipi) para niños
