Eden, Mississippi facts for kids
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Eden, Mississippi
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 Eden, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Yazoo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.47 sq mi (1.23 km2) |
| • Land | 0.47 sq mi (1.23 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 112 ft (34 m) |
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| • Total | 133 |
| • Density | 281.18/sq mi (108.55/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 28-21420 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2407447 |
Eden is a small village located in Yazoo County, Mississippi. It is a quiet community in the United States. According to the 2020 Census, about 133 people live there.
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Geography of Eden
Eden is a small place. The United States Census Bureau says the village covers about 0.5 square miles (1.23 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the village limits.
Population Changes in Eden
The number of people living in Eden has changed over the years. Here is a look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 176 | — | |
| 1920 | 221 | 25.6% | |
| 1930 | 233 | 5.4% | |
| 1940 | 292 | 25.3% | |
| 1950 | 306 | 4.8% | |
| 1960 | 218 | −28.8% | |
| 1970 | 152 | −30.3% | |
| 1980 | 150 | −1.3% | |
| 1990 | 88 | −41.3% | |
| 2000 | 126 | 43.2% | |
| 2010 | 103 | −18.3% | |
| 2020 | 133 | 29.1% | |
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In 2020, the village had 133 residents. This was an increase from 103 people in 2010.
Getting Around Eden
While the famous City of New Orleans train passes through Eden, it does not stop there. This train runs between New Orleans and Chicago. The tracks are owned by CN. If you want to catch a train, the closest station is in Yazoo City. Yazoo City is about 11 miles (18 km) south of Eden.
Education in Eden
Students living in Eden attend schools in the Yazoo County School District. This means that young people go to Yazoo County Middle School. Older students attend Yazoo County High School.
Famous Person from Eden
One well-known person from Eden is James "Son" Thomas. He was a talented blues musician. He was also known for his work as a gravedigger and a sculptor.
See also
In Spanish: Eden (Misisipi) para niños
