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. It's a suburb of Jackson, located northeast of the state capital. In 2020, about 10,202 people lived there. Flowood is part of the larger Jackson Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Flowood's History
Flowood officially became a city in 1953. This happened after a group of people from the community asked the Governor to make it a city in 1950. Even though there was some disagreement, the Mississippi Supreme Court agreed with the decision.
In 2009, people in Flowood voted to allow restaurants and hotels to serve liquor. This changed the city's rules about alcohol.
City Geography
Flowood covers an area of about 16.6 square miles (43 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 16.3 square miles (42.2 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.3 square miles (0.8 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
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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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The city's population has grown a lot over the years. In 1960, only 486 people lived in Flowood. By 2020, the population had grown to 10,202 people.
Who Lives in Flowood?
In 2020, there were 10,202 people living in Flowood. These people lived in 3,626 households, and 2,338 of those were families.
Here's a look at the different groups of people living in Flowood:
- About 67% of the people were White (not Hispanic).
- About 21% were Black or African American (not Hispanic).
- About 6% were Asian.
- About 3% were Hispanic or Latino.
- A small number were Native American or identified as other races/mixed races.
Local Economy
Flowood is home to the National Weather Service office that serves the Jackson area. This office helps forecast the weather for the region.
Parks and Fun Activities
Flowood has many parks that are great for families.
- Winner's Circle Park was even named the Best Park in Mississippi in 2023!
- The Nature Park offers a one-mile walking trail through woods and around a lake. It's a nice place to enjoy nature.
- Liberty Park is a big sports complex with many baseball and soccer fields. It brings hundreds of kids and families together for games every weekend.
Education in Flowood
Flowood has several schools for students from kindergarten through high school.
K-12 Schools
Public schools in Flowood are managed by the Rankin County School District.
- Public Schools
- Northwest Rankin High School (for grades 9-12)
- Northwest Rankin Middle School (for grades 7-8)
- Flowood Elementary School (for grades K-6)
- Highland Bluff Elementary School (for grades K-6)
- Northshore Elementary School (for grades K-6)
- Northwest Rankin Elementary School (for grades K-6)
- Oakdale Elementary School (for grades K-6)
- Private Schools
- Jackson Preparatory School, also known as Jackson Prep
- Hartfield Academy
Colleges and Universities
Students in Rankin County can attend Hinds Community College.
Famous People from Flowood
Some notable people have connections to Flowood:
- Kyle Carpenter is a retired United States Marine. He received the Medal of Honor, which is the highest military award in the U.S., for his brave actions in Afghanistan in 2010. He is the youngest living person to have received this honor.
- Chris Dowling is a film director and screenwriter.
- Chris Epps was the former head of the Mississippi Department of Corrections.
- J. T. Ginn is a minor league pitcher for the New York Mets.
- Josh Harkins is a Republican member of the Mississippi State Senate.
- Jake Mangum is an outfielder for the Tampa Bay Rays.
- Gardner Minshew is a quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders.
See also
In Spanish: Flowood para niños
