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Lambert, Mississippi
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Location of Lambert, Mississippi
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 Lambert, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Mississippi | |
| County | Quitman | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 0.85 sq mi (2.19 km2) | |
| • Land | 0.85 sq mi (2.19 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | |
| Elevation | 154 ft (47 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,273 | |
| • Density | 1,504.73/sq mi (580.83/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | |
| ZIP code |
38643
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| Area code(s) | 662 | |
| FIPS code | 28-39080 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 2405982 | |
Lambert is a town in Quitman County, Mississippi. The population was 1,273 at the 2020 census.
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Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.8 square miles (2.1 km2), all land.
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, Lambert has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 573 | — | |
| 1920 | 957 | 67.0% | |
| 1930 | 800 | −16.4% | |
| 1940 | 1,016 | 27.0% | |
| 1950 | 1,023 | 0.7% | |
| 1960 | 1,181 | 15.4% | |
| 1970 | 1,511 | 27.9% | |
| 1980 | 1,624 | 7.5% | |
| 1990 | 1,131 | −30.4% | |
| 2000 | 1,967 | 73.9% | |
| 2010 | 1,638 | −16.7% | |
| 2020 | 1,273 | −22.3% | |
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2020 census
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 63 | 4.95% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 1,169 | 91.83% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.08% |
| Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.16% |
| Other/Mixed | 33 | 2.59% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 | 0.39% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,273 people, 584 households, and 301 families residing in the town.
Economy
The Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) operates the Quitman County Community Work Center (CWC) in an area near Lambert. In addition MDOC operates the Mississippi State Penitentiary (Parchman) in an unincorporated area in Sunflower County, in the area. Camp B, an inmate housing unit, was a satellite complex located away from the main Parchman prison property in unincorporated Quitman County, near Lambert. Camp B was one of Parchman's largest African-American housing units. Camp B's buildings have been demolished.
Transportation
Amtrak’s City of New Orleans, which operates between New Orleans and Chicago, passes through the town on CN tracks, but makes no stop. The nearest station is located in Marks, 4 miles (6.4 km) to the north.
Education
The Town of Lambert is served by the Quitman County School District. Quitman County Elementary School is in Lambert.
Notable people
- Big Jack Johnson, Delta blues musician
- Oris Mays, preacher, songwriter, gospel singer
- Snooky Pryor – Blues harp player.
- Ula B. Ross, member of the Mississippi House of Representatives from 1916 to 1920
- Anthony Steen, former NFL center
- Lezlye Zupkus – Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives
See also
In Spanish: Lambert (Misisipi) para niños
