Isola, Mississippi facts for kids
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Isola, Mississippi
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Location of Isola, Mississippi
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 Isola, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Humphreys |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.74 sq mi (1.91 km2) |
| • Land | 0.74 sq mi (1.91 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 102 ft (31 m) |
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| • Total | 638 |
| • Density | 863.33/sq mi (333.30/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
38754
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| Area code(s) | 662 |
| FIPS code | 28-35220 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2405895 |
Isola is a small town in Humphreys County, Mississippi, in the United States. It's located right by Lake Dawson. In 2020, about 638 people lived there. The town's name, "Isola," comes from the word "isolation." This is because when it was first settled, it felt very far away from other places.
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Exploring Isola's Location
Isola is found in the northern part of Humphreys County. To its north is Sunflower County. A main road, U.S. Route 49W, runs along the east side of the town. This road can take you about 15 miles north to Indianola or about 8 miles southeast to Belzoni. Belzoni is the main town, or "county seat," of Humphreys County.
Isola covers an area of about 0.7 square miles (1.9 square kilometers), and all of it is land. The town is close to the southeast end of Lake Dawson. This lake is actually an old river channel. Lake Dawson connects to the Big Sunflower River through a waterway called Pawson Bayou. The Big Sunflower River then flows into the Yazoo River.
Isola's Changing Population
The number of people living in Isola has changed over the years. Here's a look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 478 | — | |
| 1920 | 616 | 28.9% | |
| 1930 | 519 | −15.7% | |
| 1940 | 449 | −13.5% | |
| 1950 | 450 | 0.2% | |
| 1960 | 532 | 18.2% | |
| 1970 | 458 | −13.9% | |
| 1980 | 834 | 82.1% | |
| 1990 | 732 | −12.2% | |
| 2000 | 768 | 4.9% | |
| 2010 | 713 | −7.2% | |
| 2020 | 638 | −10.5% | |
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Who Lives in Isola? (2020 Census)
The 2020 Census helps us understand the different groups of people who live in Isola. The table below shows the racial and ethnic makeup of the town. Remember, the census counts people of Hispanic/Latino background as an ethnic group, and they can be of any race.
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2000 | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 248 | 127 | 89 | 32.29% | 17.81% | 13.95% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 489 | 570 | 526 | 63.67% | 79.94% | 82.45% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0.52% | 0.00% | 0.16% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.28% | 0.00% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Some Other Race alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.16% |
| Mixed Race or Multi-Racial (NH) | 3 | 2 | 12 | 0.39% | 0.28% | 1.88% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 24 | 12 | 9 | 3.13% | 1.68% | 1.41% |
| Total | 768 | 713 | 638 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Learning in Isola
The town of Isola is part of the Humphreys County School District. This means that children living in Isola attend school in the nearby town of Belzoni.
Famous People from Isola
Even though Isola is a small town, some notable people have come from there:
- Willie Bailey was a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives. This is where laws are made for the state of Mississippi.
- Hank Cochran was a talented country music singer and songwriter. He wrote many popular songs.
See also
In Spanish: Isola (Misisipi) para niños
