Delta City, Mississippi facts for kids
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Delta City, Mississippi
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 Delta City, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
Delta City, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Sharkey |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.39 sq mi (6.18 km2) |
| • Land | 2.39 sq mi (6.18 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 102 ft (31 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 70 |
| • Density | 29.31/sq mi (11.32/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
39061
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| Area code(s) | 662 |
| GNIS feature ID | 669216 |
Delta City is a small community in Sharkey County, Mississippi. It is located in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place, which means it is a special area the government counts for population. It is also an unincorporated community, meaning it does not have its own local government.
You can find Delta City on Mississippi Highway 434. It is about 6 miles (10 km) east of Panther Burn. It is also about 5 miles (8 km) north of Nitta Yuma. Even though it is unincorporated, Delta City has its own zip code, which is 39061.
The community was first officially counted in the 2020 Census. At that time, its population was 70 people.
On February 21, 1971, a very powerful tornado hit Delta City. This tornado caused a lot of damage to most of the town.
Delta City Population Facts
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| 2020 | 70 | — | |
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Delta City was first counted as a census-designated place in 2020. The total population recorded was 70 people.
Who Lives in Delta City?
In the 2020 census, people living in Delta City were counted by their race and ethnicity.
- About 50% of the population was White.
- About 45.7% of the population was Black or African American.
- A small number of people were of mixed race.
- About 2.86% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
People of Hispanic or Latino background can be of any race.
Schools in Delta City
Delta City is part of the South Delta School District. This school district runs South Delta High School. Students in Delta City attend schools within this district.
