Crystal Springs, Mississippi facts for kids
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Crystal Springs, Mississippi
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Crystal Springs, c. 1900-1940
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Location of Crystal Springs, Mississippi
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 Crystal Springs, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | Mississippi | ||
| County | Copiah | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 5.48 sq mi (14.20 km2) | ||
| • Land | 5.43 sq mi (14.06 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.14 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 469 ft (143 m) | ||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 4,862 | ||
| • Density | 895.56/sq mi (345.76/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | ||
| ZIP code |
39059
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| Area code(s) | 601 | ||
| FIPS code | 28-17060 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 0669000 | ||
Crystal Springs is a city located in Copiah County, Mississippi, in the United States. In 2020, about 4,862 people lived there. The city is also part of the larger Jackson Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Where is Crystal Springs?
Crystal Springs is found in the northwest part of the county. U.S. Route 51 goes through the city. It connects with Interstate 55 at Exit 72.
Interstate 55 can take you north about 24 miles to Jackson. Jackson is the capital city of Mississippi. If you go south on I-55, it's about 29 miles to Brookhaven.
The city covers a total area of about 5.48 square miles (14.2 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a small part, about 0.05 square miles (0.1 square kilometers), is water.
What's the Weather Like?
Crystal Springs has a climate with warm summers and mild winters. It gets a good amount of rain throughout the year.
| Climate data for Crystal Springs Experiment Station, Mississippi (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1892–1954, 1985–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 89 (32) |
86 (30) |
94 (34) |
93 (34) |
101 (38) |
104 (40) |
107 (42) |
108 (42) |
107 (42) |
100 (38) |
91 (33) |
87 (31) |
108 (42) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 58.1 (14.5) |
62.6 (17.0) |
69.5 (20.8) |
76.4 (24.7) |
83.7 (28.7) |
89.9 (32.2) |
92.2 (33.4) |
92.3 (33.5) |
87.8 (31.0) |
79.3 (26.3) |
68.3 (20.2) |
60.8 (16.0) |
76.7 (24.8) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 47.4 (8.6) |
51.3 (10.7) |
57.9 (14.4) |
64.9 (18.3) |
72.7 (22.6) |
79.3 (26.3) |
81.7 (27.6) |
81.5 (27.5) |
76.8 (24.9) |
66.7 (19.3) |
56.4 (13.6) |
49.9 (9.9) |
65.5 (18.6) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 36.7 (2.6) |
40.1 (4.5) |
46.3 (7.9) |
53.4 (11.9) |
61.7 (16.5) |
68.7 (20.4) |
71.3 (21.8) |
70.7 (21.5) |
65.7 (18.7) |
54.1 (12.3) |
44.4 (6.9) |
39.1 (3.9) |
54.4 (12.4) |
| Record low °F (°C) | 3 (−16) |
−7 (−22) |
16 (−9) |
27 (−3) |
35 (2) |
50 (10) |
55 (13) |
54 (12) |
40 (4) |
26 (−3) |
17 (−8) |
2 (−17) |
−7 (−22) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 6.12 (155) |
5.87 (149) |
5.79 (147) |
5.73 (146) |
4.42 (112) |
5.57 (141) |
5.39 (137) |
5.76 (146) |
3.93 (100) |
3.35 (85) |
4.65 (118) |
5.93 (151) |
62.51 (1,588) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 0.1 (0.25) |
0.2 (0.51) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.4 (1.0) |
0.7 (1.8) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 8.9 | 9.0 | 8.6 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 9.4 | 9.2 | 8.6 | 5.9 | 5.4 | 6.9 | 7.8 | 94.1 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.3 |
| Source: NOAA | |||||||||||||
People in Crystal Springs
The number of people living in Crystal Springs has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown and changed:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 864 | — | |
| 1880 | 915 | 5.9% | |
| 1890 | 997 | 9.0% | |
| 1900 | 1,093 | 9.6% | |
| 1910 | 1,343 | 22.9% | |
| 1920 | 1,395 | 3.9% | |
| 1930 | 2,257 | 61.8% | |
| 1940 | 2,855 | 26.5% | |
| 1950 | 3,676 | 28.8% | |
| 1960 | 4,496 | 22.3% | |
| 1970 | 4,195 | −6.7% | |
| 1980 | 4,902 | 16.9% | |
| 1990 | 5,643 | 15.1% | |
| 2000 | 5,873 | 4.1% | |
| 2010 | 5,044 | −14.1% | |
| 2020 | 4,862 | −3.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2020, there were 4,862 people living in Crystal Springs. These people made up 1,418 households. About 982 families lived in the city.
Here is a look at the different groups of people living in Crystal Springs in 2020:
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 1,464 | 30.11% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 3,007 | 61.85% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.02% |
| Asian | 16 | 0.33% |
| Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.08% |
| Other/Mixed | 108 | 2.22% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 262 | 5.39% |
Education in Crystal Springs
Students in Crystal Springs attend schools in the Copiah County School District. There is also a private school called Copiah Academy.
For higher education, Copiah-Lincoln Community College is nearby in Wesson. Crystal Springs was the first school in Mississippi to allow black students to attend.
The Copiah-Jefferson Regional Library has a branch in Crystal Springs. This library helps people of all ages learn and read.
Important Moments in History
During the 1960s, people in Crystal Springs worked for fairness and equal rights. Groups like the NAACP helped organize peaceful protests. They wanted stores to treat everyone equally. They also wanted more job opportunities for African Americans.
To help protect those protesting, a group called the Deacons for Defense and Justice formed. They worked to keep people safe during these important times. These efforts led to positive changes in the community. Stores became more inclusive, and African Americans gained more jobs.
Famous People from Crystal Springs
Many talented people have come from Crystal Springs. Here are a few:
- Hulette F. Aby, a lawyer from Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Dexter Allen, a blues musician
- Bruce M. Bailey, an author and humorist
- Joseph W. Bailey, a U.S. senator from Texas
- Percy Bland, a mayor of Meridian, Mississippi
- Tom Funchess, a former professional football player
- Larry Grantham, a football linebacker who won the Super Bowl III with the New York Jets
- White Graves, a former professional football player
- Pat Harrison, a Democratic member of the U.S. Congress
- Anita C. Hill, a Lutheran minister
- Tommy Johnson, a Delta blues musician
- George Kinard, a former professional football player
- Phil Redding, a former Major League Baseball pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals
- Hunter Renfroe, a professional baseball player
- Alton D. Slay, a four-star general in the United States Air Force
- Malcolm Taylor, a former professional football player
See also
In Spanish: Crystal Springs (Misisipi) para niños
