Hickory Flat, Mississippi facts for kids
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Hickory Flat, Mississippi
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Location of Hickory Flat, Mississippi
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 Hickory Flat, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Benton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.96 sq mi (2.48 km2) |
| • Land | 0.96 sq mi (2.48 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 423 ft (129 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 496 |
| • Density | 517.75/sq mi (199.96/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
38633
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| Area code(s) | 662 |
| FIPS code | 28-32020 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0693465 |
Hickory Flat is a town in Benton County, Mississippi, United States. The population was 601 at the 2010 census.
History
Hickory Flat was named from a nearby grove of hickory trees.
Geography
Hickory Flat is located at 34°36′57″N 89°11′18″W / 34.61583°N 89.18833°W (34.6159, -89.1884). U.S. Route 78, a freeway, serves the town via Exit 48. Mississippi Highway 178, following the former route of US 78, runs through the center of the town. Via US 78, it is 20 miles (32 km) northwest to Holly Springs, 65 miles (105 km) northwest to Memphis, 14 miles (23 km) southeast to New Albany, and 42 miles (68 km) southeast to Tupelo.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town of Hickory Flat has a total area of 0.97 square miles (2.5 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 293 | — | |
| 1900 | 204 | −30.4% | |
| 1910 | 261 | 27.9% | |
| 1920 | 269 | 3.1% | |
| 1930 | 337 | 25.3% | |
| 1940 | 352 | 4.5% | |
| 1950 | 345 | −2.0% | |
| 1960 | 344 | −0.3% | |
| 1970 | 354 | 2.9% | |
| 1980 | 458 | 29.4% | |
| 1990 | 535 | 16.8% | |
| 2000 | 565 | 5.6% | |
| 2010 | 601 | 6.4% | |
| 2020 | 496 | −17.5% | |
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2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 402 | 81.05% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 85 | 17.14% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 3 | 0.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 | 1.21% |
| Total | 496 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 496 people, 234 households, and 146 families residing in the town.
Education
Hickory Flat is served by the Benton County School District.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Hickory Flat has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
Notable native
- Elder Roma Wilson, gospel singer and harmonicist.
- Thomas Frederick Wicker, judge and Mississippi state senator.
See also
In Spanish: Hickory Flat para niños
