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Ethel, Mississippi
Town of Ethel
Location of Ethel, Mississippi
Location of Ethel, Mississippi
Ethel, Mississippi is located in the United States
Ethel, Mississippi
Ethel, Mississippi
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Mississippi
County Attala
Area
 • Total 0.58 sq mi (1.51 km2)
 • Land 0.58 sq mi (1.51 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
423 ft (129 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 348
 • Density 595.89/sq mi (230.20/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
39067
Area code(s) 662
FIPS code 28-23220
GNIS feature ID 0669815

Ethel is a small town in Attala County, Mississippi, in the United States. In 2020, about 348 people lived there.

A Look Back at Ethel's History

Ethel got its name from a special person! It was named after the daughter of Captain S. B. McConnico. Today, the mayor of Ethel is Gwen Sims.

Where is Ethel Located?

Ethel is located right next to the Yockanookany River. The town covers a total area of about 1.5 square kilometers (or 0.58 square miles). All of this area is land.

How Many People Live in Ethel?

Historical population
Census Pop.
1920 466
1930 571 22.5%
1940 828 45.0%
1950 723 −12.7%
1960 566 −21.7%
1970 560 −1.1%
1980 486 −13.2%
1990 454 −6.6%
2000 452 −0.4%
2010 418 −7.5%
2020 348 −16.7%
U.S. Decennial Census

The number of people living in Ethel has changed over the years. In 1940, it had its highest population with 828 people. By 2020, the population was 348.

Education in Ethel

Students in Ethel attend schools that are part of the Attala County School District.

Famous People from Ethel

Some well-known people have come from Ethel, Mississippi:

  • Ray Butts, who invented the EchoSonic and FilterTron.
  • Icey W. Day, who served as a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives for three terms.
  • Archie Dees, a professional basketball player.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Ethel (Misisipi) para niños

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