Dublin, Mississippi facts for kids
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Dublin, Mississippi
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Dublin sign on U.S. Route 49
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 Dublin, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
Dublin, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Coahoma |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.27 sq mi (0.69 km2) |
| • Land | 0.27 sq mi (0.69 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 157 ft (48 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 24 |
| • Density | 89.89/sq mi (34.68/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 669465 |
Dublin, also known as Hopson Bayou, is a small community in Coahoma County, Mississippi, United States. It's not a big city with its own government. Instead, it's called a census-designated place. This means it's a special area the government counts for population. Dublin is located along U.S. Route 49, a major highway. It also sits near the Mississippi Delta Railroad, which is a train line. The community has its own ZIP code, 38739. Dublin got its first post office way back in 1875.
In the 2020 United States census, Dublin was first listed as a census-designated place. At that time, its population was 24 people.
Who Lives in Dublin?
Dublin is a very small community. According to the 2020 United States census, only 24 people live there. Most of the residents are White, making up about 87.5% of the population. About 8.3% of the people are Black or African American. There is also a small percentage of people who identify as being of two or more races.
Famous People from Dublin
Even though Dublin is a small place, some notable people have connections to it.
Musicians
- Jimmy Burns is a talented musician. He is known for playing soul blues and electric blues music. He is also a great guitarist, singer, and songwriter.
- Little Willy Foster (1922 – 1987) was a Chicago blues musician. He was born right here in Dublin.
Leaders and Politicians
- Aaron Henry was an important Civil Rights leader. He worked hard to fight for equal rights for all people.
- Malcolm Mabry served in the government of Mississippi. He was a member of both the Mississippi House of Representatives and the Mississippi Senate. These are groups of people who make laws for the state.
