Coahoma, Mississippi facts for kids
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Coahoma
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Location of Coahoma, Mississippi
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 Coahoma
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Coahoma |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.20 sq mi (0.51 km2) |
| • Land | 0.20 sq mi (0.51 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 177 ft (54 m) |
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| • Total | 229 |
| • Density | 1,168.37/sq mi (452.15/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
38617
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| Area code(s) | 662 |
| FIPS code | 28-14580 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406285 |
Coahoma is a small town located in Coahoma County, Mississippi, in the United States. In 2020, about 229 people lived there.
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History of Coahoma
Coahoma was started in the 1880s. It got its name because it is located within Coahoma County.
The town was an important stop on the Mississippi Delta Railroad. This railroad line was finished in 1884.
Geography of Coahoma
Coahoma is found north of Friar Point Road. It is about 2 miles (3.2 km) west of U.S. Route 61. The town is also about 6 miles (9.7 km) east of Friars Point. Friars Point is a town located on the Mississippi River.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Coahoma covers a total area of 0.5 square kilometers (0.2 square miles). All of this area is land.
People in Coahoma (Demographics)
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 171 | — | |
| 1910 | 211 | 23.4% | |
| 1990 | 254 | — | |
| 2000 | 325 | 28.0% | |
| 2010 | 377 | 16.0% | |
| 2020 | 229 | −39.3% | |
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What the 2020 Census Shows
In 2020, the population of Coahoma was 229 people. Most of the residents, about 98.69%, were Black or African American. About 0.87% of the people were White. There was also a small number of Native American residents.
What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, there were 377 people living in Coahoma. About 99.2% of the people were African American and 0.8% were White.
Back in 2000, there were 325 people in the town. There were 110 households, which are groups of people living together. About 40.9% of these households had children under 18. The average household had about 2.95 people. The average age of people in Coahoma was 23 years old.
Education in Coahoma
Students in Coahoma attend schools in the Coahoma County School District. The main school for older students is Coahoma County Junior-Senior High School.
Famous People from Coahoma
- Charles Hardy Carr, a judge for the U.S. federal government.
- James Carr, a well-known musician.
- Charles C. Cordill, a state senator in Louisiana for many years.
- Frank Montgomery Hull, an expert who studied insects.
- Herb McMath, a professional football player.
See also
In Spanish: Coahoma (Misisipi) para niños
