Hickory, Mississippi facts for kids
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Hickory, Mississippi
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Hickory Welcome Sign
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Location of Hickory, Mississippi
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 Hickory, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Newton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.94 sq mi (2.42 km2) |
| • Land | 0.94 sq mi (2.42 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 328 ft (100 m) |
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| • Total | 408 |
| • Density | 435.90/sq mi (168.38/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
39332
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| Area code(s) | 601 |
| FIPS code | 28-31980 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0671148 |
Hickory is a town in Newton County, Mississippi. It is located in the United States. In 2020, about 408 people lived there. The town got its name from Andrew Jackson. He was a famous American president. People often called him "Old Hickory."
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Exploring Hickory's Location
Hickory is located in the state of Mississippi. Its exact coordinates are 32.316880 degrees North and 89.023376 degrees West.
The town covers a total area of about 0.9 square miles (2.4 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within the town limits.
Hickory's Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 155 | — | |
| 1900 | 626 | — | |
| 1910 | 600 | −4.2% | |
| 1920 | 618 | 3.0% | |
| 1930 | 736 | 19.1% | |
| 1940 | 724 | −1.6% | |
| 1950 | 614 | −15.2% | |
| 1960 | 539 | −12.2% | |
| 1970 | 570 | 5.8% | |
| 1980 | 670 | 17.5% | |
| 1990 | 493 | −26.4% | |
| 2000 | 499 | 1.2% | |
| 2010 | 530 | 6.2% | |
| 2020 | 408 | −23.0% | |
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The population of Hickory has changed quite a bit over the years. In 1870, only 155 people lived there. The population grew to over 700 people by 1930.
By 2020, the town's population was 408 people. There were 157 households in Hickory. A household means all the people living together in one home.
Learning in Hickory
The Newton County School District serves the town of Hickory. This means that students living in Hickory attend schools within this district.
Famous People from Hickory
Many interesting people have connections to Hickory. Here are a few:
- Charlie Armstrong was an American football player. He played as a halfback, fullback, and quarterback in the NFL.
- Joe Gibbon was a professional baseball player. He played as a pitcher in Major League Baseball.
- Mike Granger is a talented sprinter. Sprinters are athletes who run very fast over short distances.
- D. Michael Hurst Jr. served as a United States Attorney. This is a lawyer who represents the U.S. government in legal cases.
- Bob Johnson is a very successful businessman. He founded BET, a well-known television channel.
- Jake Austin Walker is an actor and singer. He has appeared in various movies and TV shows.
Gallery
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Downtown Hickory
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Hickory Post Office
See also
In Spanish: Hickory (Misisipi) para niños
