Ecru, Mississippi facts for kids
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Ecru, Mississippi
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Water tower in Ecru
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Location of Ecru, Mississippi
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 Ecru, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Pontotoc |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.72 sq mi (12.22 km2) |
| • Land | 4.71 sq mi (12.21 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 387 ft (118 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 901 |
| • Density | 191.09/sq mi (73.78/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
38841
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| Area code(s) | 662 |
| FIPS code | 28-21340 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406421 |
Ecru is a small town in Pontotoc County, Mississippi. In 2020, about 901 people lived there. Ecru is special because it has the world's largest factory that makes upholstered furniture. This factory produces furniture for Ashley Furniture.
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History of Ecru
Ecru was started by a man named Colonel William Clark Falkner. He was an important businessman after the American Civil War. The town got its unique name from the color of its very first train station. The color was ecru, which is a light yellowish-brown, like unbleached linen.
Geography and Location
Ecru is located in the northern part of Pontotoc County. It sits along Mississippi Highway 15. Older parts of the town are found along Mississippi Highway 345. The large Ashley Furniture factory is in the southwestern part of town, near Mississippi Highway 346.
Mississippi Highway 15 connects Ecru to other towns. To the north, it leads to Interstate 22 and New Albany. To the south, it goes to Pontotoc. The Little Tallahatchie River flows through the southern part of Ecru. This river is a branch of the Tallahatchie River. A special path for walking and biking, called the Tanglefoot Trail, also goes through the town.
The town covers a total area of about 4.72 square miles (12.22 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small amount of water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 475 | — | |
| 1920 | 642 | 35.2% | |
| 1930 | 560 | −12.8% | |
| 1940 | 601 | 7.3% | |
| 1950 | 494 | −17.8% | |
| 1960 | 442 | −10.5% | |
| 1970 | 417 | −5.7% | |
| 1980 | 687 | 64.7% | |
| 1990 | 696 | 1.3% | |
| 2000 | 947 | 36.1% | |
| 2010 | 895 | −5.5% | |
| 2020 | 901 | 0.7% | |
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In 2000, there were 947 people living in Ecru. These people lived in 374 households. About 259 of these were families. The town had about 231 people per square mile.
Many households had children under 18 years old. More than half of the households were married couples living together. Some households had a female head without a husband. About 28% of all households were single individuals. About 12% of people living alone were 65 years or older.
The average household had about 2.46 people. The average family had about 3.05 people. The town's population was spread out by age. About 25% were under 18. About 17% were 65 or older. The average age in Ecru was 37 years.
Education
Students in Ecru attend schools that are part of the Pontotoc County School District.
Notable Person
- W. Kenneth Holditch - He was an English professor. He was also known for his studies about the famous writer Tennessee Williams.
Images for kids
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Water tower in Ecru
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Map showing Ecru's location in Pontotoc County
See also
In Spanish: Ecru (Misisipi) para niños
