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Jumpertown, Mississippi
Jumpertown High School
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Location of Jumpertown, Mississippi
Location of Jumpertown, Mississippi
Jumpertown, Mississippi is located in the United States
Jumpertown, Mississippi
Jumpertown, Mississippi
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Mississippi
County Prentiss
Area
 • Total 1.79 sq mi (4.63 km2)
 • Land 1.79 sq mi (4.63 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
548 ft (167 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 425
 • Density 237.56/sq mi (91.74/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
38829
Area code(s) 662
FIPS code 28-37040
GNIS feature ID 2405924

Jumpertown is a small town located in Prentiss County, Mississippi, in the United States. It is a quiet community with a rich history. In 2020, about 425 people lived in Jumpertown.

History of Jumpertown

Early Events in Jumpertown

Jumpertown has been around for a long time. An important event happened here during the American Civil War. On November 5, 1862, a small fight, called a skirmish, took place in the town.

The Agricultural Wheel Movement

Later, in November 1886, Jumpertown hosted a big meeting. This meeting was for a group called the Agricultural Wheel. This group was made up of farmers. They worked together to help farmers get fair prices and better conditions. The Agricultural Wheel was an early example of a movement that later led to the Populist Party. This party aimed to help ordinary people, especially farmers, have a stronger voice in politics.

Geography of Jumpertown

Location and Size

Jumpertown is located in Mississippi. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town covers a total area of about 1.8 square miles (4.63 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land. There is very little water within the town's boundaries.

People of Jumpertown

Population Changes Over Time

The number of people living in Jumpertown has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at the population counts:

Historical population
Census Pop.
1980 472
1990 438 −7.2%
2000 404 −7.8%
2010 480 18.8%
2020 425 −11.5%
U.S. Decennial Census

In 2000, there were 404 people living in Jumpertown. These people lived in 168 households. A household is a group of people living in the same home.

Diversity in Jumpertown

Most people in Jumpertown are White. In 2000, about 97.77% of the population was White. About 1.73% were African American. A small number of people, 0.50%, were from two or more races. About 2.72% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.

Families and Age Groups

Many households in Jumpertown have children. In 2000, about 39.9% of households had children under 18 living there. About 48.8% of households were married couples. Some households (17.9%) were led by a female without a husband present. About 28.6% of households were not families.

The average household had 2.40 people. The average family had 2.92 people. The town's population includes people of all ages. In 2000, about 28.5% of the population was under 18 years old. About 11.6% of the population was 65 years or older. The average age in Jumpertown was 33 years.

Education in Jumpertown

Local Schools

Students in Jumpertown attend schools that are part of the Prentiss County School District. This district provides education for children and teens in the area.

See also

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