Inverness, Mississippi Facts for Kids

This town was once a very important place for farmers. It had the biggest cotton gin in the Mississippi Delta. Farmers would bring their cotton here to be processed. In 1971, a strong tornado caused a lot of damage to the town.

Historic Weather Event
Geography of Inverness
Population Changes in Inverness
- Inverness Population in 2020
- Inverness Population in 2010
Education in Inverness
Notable People from Inverness
See also

Historic Weather Event

On February 21, 1971, a very powerful tornado hit Inverness. It was an F5 tornado, which is the strongest kind. This tornado was part of a larger storm system that affected many towns in Louisiana and Mississippi.

The storm caused a lot of destruction. Many houses in Inverness were completely destroyed. Sadly, 21 people from Inverness lost their lives because of this tornado. Across rural Mississippi, a total of 36 people died from the storms.

Geography of Inverness

Inverness is located in Mississippi. The United States Census Bureau says the town covers an area of about 1.4 square miles (3.7 square kilometers). All of this area is land.

The town is located about 90 miles (145 kilometers) north of Jackson, the capital city of Mississippi.

Population Changes in Inverness

Historical population
Census	Pop.	%±
1910	221	—
1920	561	153.8%
1930	683	21.7%
1940	677	−0.9%
1950	1,010	49.2%
1960	1,039	2.9%
1970	1,119	7.7%
1980	1,034	−7.6%
1990	1,174	13.5%
2000	1,153	−1.8%
2010	1,019	−11.6%
2020	868	−14.8%
U.S. Decennial Census

Inverness Population in 2020

In 2020, the town of Inverness had 868 residents. There were 355 households and 256 families living there. The population was made up of different groups of people. About 49.77% of the residents were White, and 47.24% were Black or African American.

Inverness Racial Composition
Race	Num.	Perc.
White	432	49.77%
Black or African American	410	47.24%
Native American	2	0.23%
Asian	1	0.12%
Other/Mixed	14	1.61%
Hispanic or Latino	9	1.04%

Inverness Population in 2010

In 2010, Inverness had 1,019 people. About 50.7% of the people were Black, and 47.6% were White. There were also smaller numbers of Native American and Asian residents. About 0.7% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.

Education in Inverness

Schools for Kids

The schools in Inverness are part of the Sunflower County Consolidated School District. Students living in Inverness go to schools in Moorhead, Mississippi. As of 2012, high school students attended Ruleville Central High School, which is now called Thomas E. Edwards, Sr. High School.

After schools began to integrate (mix students of different races) in the mid-1900s, some white parents took their children out of the public schools. The public school for white students in Inverness then closed. These students started going to a private school in Indianola.

Inverness School (for grades K-8) was the only public school in Inverness for a while. However, Inverness School closed in 2022. Now, students from Inverness go to schools in Moorhead.

Central Delta Academy was a private school built in Inverness. It was known as a "segregation academy." This means it was created for white students whose parents did not want them to attend the integrated public schools. Central Delta Academy closed on May 21, 2010. The building was later sold and torn down in 2011.

Central Delta Academy, before it closed in 2010.

Colleges and Universities Nearby

There are a few colleges and universities close to Inverness. Delta State University is a public research university. Mississippi Valley State University is a historically black college, which means it was founded to educate Black students.

Public Libraries

The Sunflower County Library system runs the Inverness Public Library. This library has moved locations a few times. It used to be in a "Community House." In 1962, it moved to a building that was once a grocery store. By 2012, the library was located inside the Inverness City Hall.

Notable People from Inverness

Many interesting people have come from Inverness. Here are a few:

Mary E. Flowers – A member of the Illinois House of Representatives.
Boyd Gilmore – A talented Delta blues musician.
Samuel Jones – A famous composer and member of the Mississippi Musicians Hall of Fame.
Willie Kent – Another well-known blues musician.
Little Milton – A blues musician and also a member of the Mississippi Musicians Hall of Fame.
Ernie Terrell – A professional boxer.
Norris Thomas – A professional American football player.

Little Milton, a famous blues musician from Inverness.

Inverness, Mississippi facts for kids

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