Como, Mississippi facts for kids

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Country	United States
State	Mississippi
County	Panola
Area
• Total	1.90 sq mi (4.92 km2)
• Land	1.89 sq mi (4.89 km2)
• Water	0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2)
Elevation	364 ft (111 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	1,118
• Density	591.85/sq mi (228.53/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	38619
Area code(s)	662
FIPS code	28-15500
GNIS feature ID	2406302

Como is a town in Panola County, Mississippi, United States. It is located in the northern part of the state, in an area known as the "hill country." Como is also near the famous Mississippi Delta region. In 2020, about 1,118 people lived in Como.

History of Como

Como is a rural community with a long history. In 2007, a writer from CNN.com described Como as a community that has faced challenges, like many small towns.

Geography and Location

Como is a small town in terms of its size. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town covers a total area of about 1.9 square miles (4.9 square kilometers). Most of this area is land.

Como is located about 45 miles (72 kilometers) south of Memphis, Tennessee.

Population and People

The number of people living in Como has changed over the years.

Who Lives in Como?

The 2020 United States Census counted 1,118 people living in Como. These people lived in 590 households, with 284 of them being families.

The census also looked at the different groups of people living in Como:

• About 69.5% of the people were Black or African American.
• About 27.37% were White.
• A small number of people were Native American or Asian.
• Some people identified as Other/Mixed races.
• About 0.81% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.

Education in Como

Students in Como attend schools that are part of the North Panola School District.

• Como Elementary School is located right in Como.
• North Panola Junior High School is also in Como.
• North Panola High School serves the community and is located in Sardis.

Town Services

The United States Postal Service has a post office in Como. This office helps deliver mail to the town's residents.

Famous People from Como

Many interesting people have connections to Como, Mississippi. Some of them include:

• R.L. Boyce (1955–2023): A blues musician who was born, lived, and died in Como.
• Floyd Chance: A talented double bass player and session musician.
• Jessie Mae Hemphill (1923–2006): A well-known Hill Country blues musician.
• Joe Henderson (1937–1964): An R&B and gospel singer who was born in Como.
• Rosa Lee Hill: Another blues musician from the area.
• Albert R. Howe: He was a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1873 to 1875.
• Alvin Ray Jackson: A professional football player.
• Tony Johnson: A former National Football League tight end.
• Tommy Joe Martins (born 1986): A racecar driver who was born in Como.
• Jimbo Mathus (born 1967): A musician who has lived in Como since 2007.
• Mississippi Fred McDowell (1904–1972): A famous Hill Country blues musician.
• L. H. Musgrove (1832–1868): An outlaw who was born in Como before moving to the American West.
• Miriam Greene Paslay (1869–1932): A professor of Latin and Greek at Mississippi Industrial Institute & College for many years.
• Luther Perkins (1928–1968): A guitarist who played for the famous singer Johnny Cash.
• Michael Shaheen (1940–2007): He served as the mayor of Como from 1970 to 1973.
• Napoleon Strickland (1919–2001): A Hill Country blues musician.
• Othar Turner (1907–2003): Another notable Hill Country blues musician.
• Stark Young (1881–1963): A novelist who was born and grew up in Como.

See also

In Spanish: Como (Misisipi) para niños