Harperville, Mississippi facts for kids
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Harperville, Mississippi
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 Harperville, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
Harperville, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Scott |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.44 sq mi (3.72 km2) |
| • Land | 1.44 sq mi (3.72 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 407 ft (124 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 250 |
| • Density | 173.97/sq mi (67.15/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
39080
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| Area code(s) | 601 & 769 |
| GNIS feature ID | 693419 |
Harperville is a small community in Scott County, Mississippi, United States. It is considered a census-designated place, which means it's a special area defined by the U.S. Census Bureau for collecting population data. Harperville is located on Mississippi Highway 35, about 9 miles (14 km) north of the town of Forest. It has its own post office with the ZIP code 39080. In the 2020 Census, Harperville had a population of 250 people.
History of Harperville
Harperville got its name from G. W. Harper, who was an early European-American settler in the area.
In October 1898, a difficult situation occurred in the area. The county sheriff formed a group to help, and the governor, Anselm J. McLaurin, even asked for the National Guard to assist. Governor McLaurin traveled to Forest to understand what was happening. After some arrests were made, people were taken to the county seat for their safety. This event was reported in newspapers like the New Orleans Picayune.
Population and People
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| 2020 | 250 | — | |
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Harperville's 2020 Census Details
According to the 2020 census, Harperville had a total population of 250 people. Most of the residents, about 72%, identified as White. Around 20.4% of the population identified as Black or African American. A smaller number of residents identified as Asian or reported being of mixed race. About 4.4% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Education
Students in Harperville attend schools within the Scott County School District.
