Flowood, Mississippi facts for kids
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Flowood, Mississippi
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Location of Flowood, Mississippi
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 Flowood, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Rankin |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 29.20 sq mi (75.62 km2) |
| • Land | 28.80 sq mi (74.59 km2) |
| • Water | 0.40 sq mi (1.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 269 ft (82 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 10,202 |
| • Density | 354.26/sq mi (136.78/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
39232 (Flowood)
39047 (Brandon) |
| Area codes | 601, 769 |
| FIPS code | 28-25100 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0670061 |
Flowood is a city in Rankin County, Mississippi, United States. The population was 10,202 as of the 2020 census. A suburb of Jackson, Flowood is part of the Jackson Metropolitan Statistical Area, and is located northeast of the state capital.
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History
In 1950, a delegation from Flowood petitioned Governor Fielding L. Wright to incorporate the community. Despite opposition, Flowood's incorporation was upheld by the Mississippi Supreme Court in 1953.
In June 2009, Flowood voters approved (by a 75% to 25% margin) being classified as a resort area that allows liquor by the glass in restaurants and hotels, coming out from under a dry county.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 16.6 square miles (43 km2), of which 16.3 square miles (42 km2) is land and 0.3 square miles (0.78 km2) (1.69%) is water.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 486 | — | |
| 1970 | 352 | −27.6% | |
| 1980 | 943 | 167.9% | |
| 1990 | 2,860 | 203.3% | |
| 2000 | 4,750 | 66.1% | |
| 2010 | 7,823 | 64.7% | |
| 2020 | 10,202 | 30.4% | |
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2020 census
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 6,844 | 67.08% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 2,133 | 20.91% |
| Native American | 17 | 0.17% |
| Asian | 620 | 6.08% |
| Other/Mixed | 284 | 2.78% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 304 | 2.98% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 10,202 people, 3,626 households, and 2,338 families residing in the city.
Economy
Flowood is the location of the National Weather Service office that serves the Jackson area.
Parks and recreation
Flowood is home to numerous family friendly parks. Winner's Circle Park was voted Best Park in Mississippi in 2023. Flowood also has a Nature Park with a 1 mile walking trail through woods and around a lake. For sports, Flowood's Liberty Park is home to numerous baseball and soccer fields which brings in hundreds of kids and families each weekend.
Education
The City of Flowood's public schools are served by the Rankin County School District.
Public schools
- Northwest Rankin High School (Grades 9-12)
- Northwest Rankin Middle School (Grades 7-8)
- Flowood Elementary School (Grades K-6)
- Highland Bluff Elementary School (Grades K-6)
- Northshore Elementary School (Grades K-6)
- Northwest Rankin Elementary School (Grades K-6)
- Oakdale Elementary School (Grades K-6)
Private schools
- Jackson Preparatory School, also known as Jackson Prep
- Hartfield Academy, previously known as University Christian School (1990-2012) and Brandon Academy (1970-1990)
Notable people
- Kyle Carpenter, a retired United States Marine who received in 2014 the United States' highest military honor, the Medal of Honor for his actions in Marjah, Helmand Province, Afghanistan in 2010. Carpenter is the youngest currently living Medal of Honor recipient.
- Chris Dowling, film director and screenwriter.
- Chris Epps, the former head of the Mississippi Department of Corrections
- J.T. Ginn, minor league pitcher for the New York Mets.
- Josh Harkins, Republican member of the Mississippi State Senate.
- Jake Mangum, outfielder for the Tampa Bay Rays.
- Gardner Minshew, Quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts.
See also
In Spanish: Flowood para niños
