Hayti, Missouri facts for kids
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Hayti, Missouri
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Location of Hayti, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Pemiscot |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.31 sq mi (5.98 km2) |
| • Land | 2.30 sq mi (5.95 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 269 ft (82 m) |
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| • Total | 2,493 |
| • Density | 1,085.80/sq mi (419.23/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
63851
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| Area code(s) | 573 |
| FIPS code | 29-31132 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394336 |
Hayti (pronounced HAY-tie) is a city located in eastern Pemiscot County, Missouri, in the United States. According to the 2020 census, the city had a population of 2,493 people.
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History of Hayti
Hayti was officially planned out and created in 1894. This happened when the railroad lines were extended to reach that area.
There are two main ideas about how Hayti got its name:
- One story says the city was named after Dr. G. Hayes, who was an original owner of the land where the city was built.
- Another idea is that the name comes from the country of Haiti. Before the 1900s, the name of the country was often spelled as "Hayti."
A post office has been operating in Hayti since 1895.
Geography of Hayti
Hayti is located in the eastern part of Pemiscot County, very close to the Mississippi River.
Roads and Nearby Cities
Interstate 55 runs through the eastern side of Hayti. This highway connects Hayti to Sikeston to the north and Blytheville, Arkansas to the south.
Near Hayti's southern edge, Interstate 155 meets I-55. I-155 then goes southeast, crossing the river into Tennessee.
Other important roads include:
- U.S. Route 412, which connects Hayti to Kennett to the west.
- Route 84, which links Hayti with Caruthersville to the east.
The city of Hayti Heights is right next to Hayti, bordering it on the west.
Land and Water Area
The United States Census Bureau reports that Hayti covers a total area of about 2.31 square miles (5.98 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 2.30 square miles (5.95 square kilometers), is land. Only a small part, about 0.01 square miles (0.03 square kilometers), is water.
Population of Hayti
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 419 | — | |
| 1910 | 1,057 | 152.3% | |
| 1920 | 1,507 | 42.6% | |
| 1930 | 1,620 | 7.5% | |
| 1940 | 2,628 | 62.2% | |
| 1950 | 3,302 | 25.6% | |
| 1960 | 3,737 | 13.2% | |
| 1970 | 3,841 | 2.8% | |
| 1980 | 3,964 | 3.2% | |
| 1990 | 3,280 | −17.3% | |
| 2000 | 3,207 | −2.2% | |
| 2010 | 2,939 | −8.4% | |
| 2020 | 2,493 | −15.2% | |
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2020 Census Information
As of the 2020 United States Census, there were 2,493 people living in Hayti.
| Race | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White | 1,105 | 44.32% |
| Black or African American | 1,236 | 49.58% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.04% |
| Other/Mixed | 91 | 3.65% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 55 | 2.21% |
2010 Census Information
In 2010, the city had 2,939 people. The population density was about 1,277.8 people per square mile (493.4 people per square kilometer).
The racial makeup of the city in 2010 was:
- 52.23% White
- 45.12% Black or African American
- 0.31% Native American
- 0.31% Asian
- 0.51% from other races
- 1.53% from two or more races
About 0.99% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The median age in Hayti in 2010 was 38.2 years.
- 26.9% of residents were under 18 years old.
- 16.4% were 65 years or older.
The city's population was 45.8% male and 54.2% female.
Education in Hayti
Public schools in Hayti are managed by the Hayti R-II School District. This district runs two elementary schools and Hayti High School.
Hayti also has a public library called the Conran Memorial Library, where people can borrow books.
Notable People from Hayti
Many interesting people have come from Hayti, including:
- Veda Brown (born Mildred Pulliam Whitehorn), a singer.
- Lew Carpenter (1932–2010), a former NFL running back and coach.
- Preston Carpenter (1934–2011), who played for the University of Arkansas and was an NFL running back.
- Akela Cooper, a talented screenwriter and television producer.
- Wendell Mayes, an Oscar-nominated Hollywood writer.
- William Moore, a former Missouri Tiger and NFL Atlanta Falcons safety.
- Keith Palmer, a country music artist.
- Bob Stroger, a well-known blues musician.
