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Gunnison, Mississippi
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Location of Gunnison, Mississippi
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 Gunnison, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Bolivar |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.00 sq mi (2.59 km2) |
| • Land | 0.98 sq mi (2.54 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 154 ft (47 m) |
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| • Total | 295 |
| • Density | 301.02/sq mi (116.17/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
38746
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| Area code(s) | 662 |
| FIPS code | 28-29900 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406629 |
Gunnison is a small town located in Bolivar County, Mississippi, in the United States. According to the 2020 census, about 295 people live there.
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Where is Gunnison Located?
Gunnison is a town in the state of Mississippi. It is part of Bolivar County. The town covers a total area of about 2.6 square kilometers (1 square mile). A small part of this area, about 0.05 square kilometers, is water.
How Many People Live in Gunnison?
The number of people living in Gunnison has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 477 | — | |
| 1910 | 515 | 8.0% | |
| 1920 | 485 | −5.8% | |
| 1930 | 484 | −0.2% | |
| 1940 | 396 | −18.2% | |
| 1950 | 453 | 14.4% | |
| 1960 | 448 | −1.1% | |
| 1970 | 545 | 21.7% | |
| 1980 | 708 | 29.9% | |
| 1990 | 611 | −13.7% | |
| 2000 | 633 | 3.6% | |
| 2010 | 452 | −28.6% | |
| 2020 | 295 | −34.7% | |
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In 2020, the population was 295 people. Most residents were Black or African American. A smaller number were White, and some people were of Hispanic or Latino background.
Schools in Gunnison
Students in Gunnison attend schools run by the West Bolivar Consolidated School District. This district used to be called the West Bolivar School District. One of the main schools is West Bolivar High School.
Famous People from Gunnison
Gunnison is the hometown of two cousins who became professional football players.
- Tim Barnett
- Fred Barnett
Both of them played in the NFL, which is the National Football League.
See also
In Spanish: Gunnison (Misisipi) para niños
