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 town in Jasper County, Mississippi, United States. The population was 718 at the 2010 census, down from 840 at the 2000 census.
Geography
Heidelberg is located in southeastern Jasper County at 31°53′28″N 88°59′27″W / 31.89111°N 88.99083°W (31.891249, -88.990952). The town limits extend northwest to encompass Exit 113 on Interstate 59. U.S. Route 11, running parallel to I-59, crosses the southeastern corner of the town. Both highways lead northeast 40 miles (64 km) to Meridian and southwest 16 miles (26 km) to Laurel.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Heidelberg has a total area of 5.1 square miles (13.3 km2), of which 0.02 square miles (0.05 km2), or 0.38%, are water. Beaver Creek, a tributary of Bogue Homo, runs through the town. Via Bogue Homo, the town is part of the Leaf River and thence the Pascagoula River watershed.
The area around Heidelberg has abundant natural resources, including nearby oil and gas reserves. Jasper County is the highest producer of oil in Mississippi.
Demographics
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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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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% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 637 people, 269 households, and 220 families residing in the town.
Education
Heidelberg is served by the East Jasper School District.
- Heidelberg High School
- Heidelberg Junior High School
- The New William J. Berry Elementary School
Defunct school
- Heidelberg Academy (1971–2016). It closed its doors after the 2015-2016 year due to financial difficulties. Former students' school records are stored at Sylva-Bay Academy, 24 miles (39 km) to the west in Bay Springs.
Notable people
- Hamp King, State Auditor of Mississippi from 1964 to 1984
- E. Wilson Lyon, sixth president of Pomona College
- Freddie Parker, former running back in the National Football League
- Dennis Thomas, inductee of the College Football Hall of Fame, former college football head coach (South Carolina State), and former MEAC commissioner
See also
In Spanish: Heidelberg (Misisipi) para niños
