Heidelberg, Mississippi facts for kids
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Heidelberg, Mississippi
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Location of Heidelberg, Mississippi
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 Heidelberg, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Mississippi | |
| County | Jasper | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 5.13 sq mi (13.29 km2) | |
| • Land | 5.11 sq mi (13.24 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) | |
| Elevation | 344 ft (105 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 637 | |
| • Density | 124.58/sq mi (48.10/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | |
| ZIP code |
39439
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| Area code(s) | 601 | |
| FIPS code | 28-31420 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0671086 | |
Heidelberg is a small town located in Jasper County, Mississippi, in the United States. In 2020, about 637 people lived there. This number was a bit lower than in previous years.
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Heidelberg's Location and Natural Features
Heidelberg is found in the southeastern part of Jasper County. You can find it by looking at these coordinates: 31°53′28″N 88°59′27″W / 31.89111°N 88.99083°W.
The town is near Interstate 59, a major highway. U.S. Route 11 also runs close by. These roads connect Heidelberg to larger cities. For example, Meridian is about 40 miles northeast. Laurel is about 16 miles southwest.
Land and Water in Heidelberg
Heidelberg covers a total area of about 5.13 square miles (13.3 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a small part, about 0.02 square miles (0.05 square kilometers), is water.
A stream called Beaver Creek flows through the town. This creek is part of a larger water system. It eventually connects to the Leaf River and then the Pascagoula River.
Natural Resources Around Heidelberg
The area around Heidelberg has many natural resources. There are important oil and gas reserves nearby. In fact, Jasper County produces the most oil in all of Mississippi.
Heidelberg's Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 216 | — | |
| 1900 | 228 | 5.6% | |
| 1910 | 477 | 109.2% | |
| 1920 | 489 | 2.5% | |
| 1930 | 653 | 33.5% | |
| 1940 | 615 | −5.8% | |
| 1950 | 863 | 40.3% | |
| 1960 | 1,049 | 21.6% | |
| 1970 | 1,112 | 6.0% | |
| 1980 | 1,098 | −1.3% | |
| 1990 | 981 | −10.7% | |
| 2000 | 840 | −14.4% | |
| 2010 | 718 | −14.5% | |
| 2020 | 637 | −11.3% | |
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The number of people living in Heidelberg has changed over the years. The town grew quite a bit in the early 1900s. It reached its highest population in 1970 with 1,112 residents. Since then, the population has slowly decreased.
Who Lives in Heidelberg? (2020 Census)
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 76 | 11.93% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 544 | 85.4% |
| Other/Mixed | 14 | 2.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 | 0.47% |
According to the 2020 United States Census, there were 637 people living in Heidelberg. These people lived in 269 households. About 220 of these households were families.
Education in Heidelberg
Students in Heidelberg attend schools managed by the East Jasper School District.
The schools in the town include:
- Heidelberg High School
- Heidelberg Junior High School
- The New William J. Berry Elementary School
Former Schools in Heidelberg
Heidelberg used to have another school called Heidelberg Academy. It was open from 1971 to 2016. The school closed because of money problems. If former students need their school records, they can find them at Sylva-Bay Academy. This school is about 24 miles west in Bay Springs.
Famous People From Heidelberg
Several notable people have come from Heidelberg:
- Hamp King: He served as the State Auditor of Mississippi for many years, from 1964 to 1984.
- E. Wilson Lyon: He was the sixth president of Pomona College, a well-known university.
- Freddie Parker: He was a professional running back in the National Football League.
- Dennis Thomas: He is famous in college football. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame. He also coached college football for the South Carolina State team. Later, he became the commissioner for the MEAC.
See also
In Spanish: Heidelberg (Misisipi) para niños
