Eastabuchie, Mississippi facts for kids
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Eastabuchie, Mississippi
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Eastabuchie Post Office
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 Eastabuchie, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
Eastabuchie, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Jones |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.90 sq mi (4.91 km2) |
| • Land | 1.89 sq mi (4.89 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 171 ft (52 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 187 |
| • Density | 99.10/sq mi (38.26/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 601 |
| FIPS code | 28-20740 |
| GNIS feature ID | 669617 |
Eastabuchie is a small community in Jones County, Mississippi, in the United States. It's known as a census-designated place, which means it's an area that the government counts for population, even though it doesn't have its own city government. You can find it along U.S. Route 11, just north of the Forrest County line. Eastabuchie has its own post office with the ZIP code 39436. It is part of the larger Laurel area.
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History of Eastabuchie
The name Eastabuchie has a special meaning. It comes from the native Choctaw language. This word was used to describe the Leaf River, which flows nearby.
Eastabuchie was once a small town with its own government. It was officially made a town on February 19, 1890. However, at some point later, it stopped being an official town. Today, it is a community located along the Norfolk Southern Railway line.
The community was first counted as a census-designated place in the 2020 Census. At that time, it had a population of 187 people. Eastabuchie is also home to the studios of television station WDAM. This station broadcasts news and shows for the area.
In 1912, a sad train accident happened in Eastabuchie. Several people, including some who had fought in the Civil War, lost their lives in this event.
Who Lives in Eastabuchie?
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| 2020 | 187 | — | |
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Eastabuchie's Population in 2020
In 2020, the U.S. Census counted 187 people living in Eastabuchie. This table shows more details about the people living there:
| Race / Ethnicity | Pop 2020 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 106 | 56.68% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 70 | 37.43% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 1 | 0.53% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some Other Race alone (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Mixed Race/Multi-Racial (NH) | 2 | 1.07% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 8 | 4.28% |
| Total | 187 | 100.00% |
Note: The U.S. Census counts people who are Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic group. This means they are listed separately from racial categories. People who are Hispanic/Latino can be of any race.
Education in Eastabuchie
Students in Eastabuchie attend public schools based on which county they live in.
Schools in Jones County
If you live in the Jones County part of Eastabuchie, your schools are part of the Jones County School District.
- Younger students (Kindergarten through 6th grade) go to Moselle Elementary School.
- Older students (7th through 12th grade) attend South Jones High School.
Schools in Forrest County
For those living in the Forrest County section of Eastabuchie, schools are provided by the Petal School District.
Notable People from Eastabuchie
Some interesting people have connections to Eastabuchie:
- John R. Baylis: He was a chemist and an engineer who worked on making water clean and safe.
- Noah Webster Overstreet: He was a talented architect, which means he designed buildings.
