Gattman, Mississippi facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Gattman, Mississippi
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Location in Monroe County and the state of Mississippi
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 Gattman, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Monroe |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.56 sq mi (1.46 km2) |
| • Land | 0.56 sq mi (1.46 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 295 ft (90 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 77 |
| • Density | 137.01/sq mi (52.87/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
38844 (Gattman)
39740 (Caledonia) |
| Area code(s) | 662 |
| FIPS code | 28-26780 |
| GNIS feature ID | 670338 |
Gattman is a small and quiet village located in Monroe County, Mississippi. It's a place where a close-knit community lives. According to the 2020 census, 77 people called Gattman home. This number was a bit smaller than the 90 residents counted in the 2010 census.
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Exploring Gattman, Mississippi
Gattman is a charming village in the eastern part of Monroe County. It sits right on the border with the state of Alabama. This means you can easily visit two states in one trip!
Where is Gattman Located?
The village is found at specific coordinates: 33.8853865 degrees North and -88.2353142 degrees West. A main road, U.S. Route 278, runs through Gattman. If you travel northwest on this route, you'll reach Amory in about 17 miles. Heading east for about 6 miles will take you to Sulligent in Alabama.
The county seat, Aberdeen, is about 20 miles southwest. You can get there by following US 278 and Mississippi Highway 8. Gattman covers a total area of about 0.56 square miles (1.46 square kilometers), and all of it is land. Just north of the village, you'll find the Buttahatchee River. This river flows west and then south, eventually joining the larger Tombigbee River near Columbus Air Force Base.
Who Lives in Gattman?
The number of people living in Gattman has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts from different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 111 | — | |
| 1910 | 155 | 39.6% | |
| 1920 | 151 | −2.6% | |
| 1930 | 158 | 4.6% | |
| 1940 | 186 | 17.7% | |
| 1950 | 150 | −19.4% | |
| 1960 | 145 | −3.3% | |
| 1970 | 175 | 20.7% | |
| 1980 | 151 | −13.7% | |
| 1990 | 120 | −20.5% | |
| 2000 | 114 | −5.0% | |
| 2010 | 90 | −21.1% | |
| 2020 | 77 | −14.4% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 114 people living in Gattman. These residents made up 50 households and 34 families. Most of the people living in the village were White (about 95.61%), and a smaller group were African American (about 4.39%).
Many households (54%) were made up of married couples living together. About 10% of households had a female head without a husband present. Around 32% of households were not families, meaning they might be individuals living alone. The average household had about 2.28 people, and families had about 2.79 people.
The population in 2000 included people of all ages. About 16.7% were under 18 years old. Around 9.6% were young adults aged 18 to 24. A larger group, 21.9%, were between 25 and 44 years old. The biggest group, 35.1%, was aged 45 to 64. Finally, 16.7% of the residents were 65 years or older. The average age of people in Gattman was 46 years.
In terms of money, the median income for a household in 2000 was $35,357. For families, the median income was $37,000. The average income per person in the village was $15,533. A very small percentage of the population (2.2%) lived below the poverty line. This included no one under 18, but about 11.8% of those over 64.
Learning and Schools in Gattman
For students living in Gattman, education is provided by the Monroe County School District. This district ensures that children and teenagers in the village have access to schools and learning opportunities.
See also
In Spanish: Gattman para niños
