Eagle Bend, Mississippi facts for kids
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Eagle Bend, Mississippi
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 Eagle Bend, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
Eagle Bend, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Warren |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.77 sq mi (7.18 km2) |
| • Land | 1.67 sq mi (4.33 km2) |
| • Water | 1.10 sq mi (2.85 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 296 |
| • Density | 177.25/sq mi (68.42/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 669540 |
Eagle Bend is a small community in Warren County, Mississippi. It is known as a census-designated place. This means it's a community that the government counts for population, but it doesn't have its own city government. Eagle Bend is about 31 miles northwest of Vicksburg. It is part of the Vicksburg area.
A Place Shaped by a River
Eagle Bend has an interesting history with the Mississippi River. Long ago, it was a small postal village right on the river's edge. But in 1866, the river changed its path! It cut a new, shorter route. This left behind a curved section of the old river. Over time, the ends of this old path filled with dirt. This created a beautiful lake called Eagle Lake. This type of lake is known as an "oxbow lake".
Today, Eagle Bend is located on the east shore of Eagle Lake. The lake is a popular spot for fishing and water sports.
How Many People Live Here?
In 1900, only 50 people lived in Eagle Bend. It was first officially counted as a census-designated place in 2020. The 2020 Census found that 296 people lived there.
Who Lives in Eagle Bend?
The 2020 Census also looked at the different groups of people living in Eagle Bend.
- Most residents, about 91.89%, are White (not Hispanic or Latino).
- About 6.76% of the people are Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino).
- A small number, about 0.68%, are of Mixed Race (not Hispanic or Latino).
- Another small group, about 0.68%, are Hispanic or Latino (who can be of any race).
