De Kalb, Mississippi facts for kids
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De Kalb, Mississippi
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Dynamite City of the South
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Location of De Kalb, Mississippi
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 De Kalb, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Kemper |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.33 sq mi (8.61 km2) |
| • Land | 3.32 sq mi (8.60 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 466 ft (142 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 877 |
| • Density | 264.24/sq mi (102.03/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
39328
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| Area code(s) | 601 |
| FIPS code | 28-18340 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0669159 |
De Kalb is a town in Mississippi, USA. It is the "county seat" of Kemper County. This means it is the main town where the county government is located. In 2020, about 877 people lived in De Kalb.
The town is named after General Johann de Kalb. He was a military officer from France. General de Kalb helped the American army during the American Revolutionary War.
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Where is De Kalb Located?
De Kalb is in the middle of Kemper County. You can find it at these coordinates: 32°46′11″N 88°39′1″W / 32.76972°N 88.65028°W.
Two main roads pass through the town. Mississippi Highway 16 goes through the north side. It connects De Kalb to Scooba (about 11 miles east) and Philadelphia (about 28 miles west).
Mississippi Highway 39, also called Main Avenue, goes right through the center of De Kalb. It leads north to Shuqualak (about 19 miles away) and south to Meridian (about 30 miles away).
How Big is De Kalb?
According to the United States Census Bureau, De Kalb covers a total area of about 8.6 square kilometers (or 3.3 square miles). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.02 square kilometers, is water.
Who Lives in De Kalb?
The population of De Kalb changes over time. Here's how many people have lived there during different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 554 | — | |
| 1930 | 888 | 60.3% | |
| 1940 | 866 | −2.5% | |
| 1950 | 953 | 10.0% | |
| 1960 | 880 | −7.7% | |
| 1970 | 1,072 | 21.8% | |
| 1980 | 1,159 | 8.1% | |
| 1990 | 1,073 | −7.4% | |
| 2000 | 972 | −9.4% | |
| 2010 | 1,164 | 19.8% | |
| 2020 | 877 | −24.7% | |
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De Kalb's Population in 2020
The most recent count was the 2020 United States Census. It showed that 877 people were living in De Kalb. These people lived in 480 different homes, and 292 of those were families.
The census also looks at different groups of people. In De Kalb in 2020:
- About 72% of the people were Black or African American.
- About 26% of the people were White.
- A small number of people were Native American, Pacific Islander, or from other backgrounds.
- Less than 1% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
Education in De Kalb
Students in De Kalb attend schools that are part of the Kemper County School District.
Famous People from De Kalb
Several people who grew up in or lived in De Kalb have become well-known:
- Eddie Briggs was a former Lieutenant Governor of Mississippi.
- Bud Brown played as a safety for the Miami Dolphins football team.
- Cleo Brown was a talented blues and jazz singer and piano player.
- John A. Clark served in the Mississippi State Senate from 1916 to 1920.
- Lyscum Elbert Crowson was a Methodist minister.
- J. H. Rush was a doctor.
- John H. Stennis was a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives for many years.
- Louis Westerfield was a lawyer and a former dean at the University of Mississippi School of Law.
- Jeremiah White was a cast member on the TV show Love Island.
See also
In Spanish: De Kalb (Misisipi) para niños
