Darling, Mississippi facts for kids
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Darling, Mississippi
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 Darling, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Quitman |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.71 sq mi (7.01 km2) |
| • Land | 2.71 sq mi (7.01 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 164 ft (50 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 154 |
| • Density | 56.87/sq mi (21.96/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 662 |
| GNIS feature ID | 669113 |
Darling is a small community in Quitman County, Mississippi. It is known as a census-designated place, which means the government counts its population separately. Darling is located on Mississippi Highway 3, just north of Marks. In 2020, about 154 people lived there.
The community was named after Mr. Darling, who was an official for the railroad.
Education
Kids living in Darling attend schools that are part of the Quitman County School District.
Population Facts
The number of people living in Darling has changed over time. In 2010, the population was 226. By 2020, it had decreased to 154 people.
Most people in Darling are African American. In 2020, about 84% of the population was Black or African American. About 12% of the population was White.
Getting Around
Even though the Amtrak train called the City of New Orleans passes through Darling, it does not stop there. This train travels between the cities of New Orleans and Chicago.
The closest place to catch the train is at the Marks station. This station is located in Marks, which is about 7 miles south of Darling.
