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Lena, Mississippi
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Location of Lena, Mississippi
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 Lena, Mississippi
Location in the United States
Lena, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Leake |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.66 sq mi (4.30 km2) |
| • Land | 1.66 sq mi (4.30 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 344 ft (105 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 157 |
| • Density | 94.52/sq mi (36.49/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
39094
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| Area code(s) | 601 |
| FIPS code | 28-40360 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0693710 |
Lena is a small town in Leake County, Mississippi, in the United States. In 2020, about 157 people lived there. It's also known for being the "center of population" for Mississippi. This means it's the average spot where all the people in the state would balance out if they were on a map.
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Where is Lena Located?
Lena is found in the southwestern part of Leake County. It is about 10 miles (16 kilometers) southwest of Carthage. Carthage is the main town and county seat of Leake County. Lena is also about 40 miles (64 kilometers) northeast of Jackson, the capital city of Mississippi.
The town covers a total area of 1.66 square miles (4.3 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
How Many People Live in Lena?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 198 | — | |
| 1930 | 432 | 118.2% | |
| 1940 | 3,700 | 756.5% | |
| 1950 | 4,736 | 28.0% | |
| 1960 | 6,295 | 32.9% | |
| 1970 | 233 | −96.3% | |
| 1980 | 231 | −0.9% | |
| 1990 | 175 | −24.2% | |
| 2000 | 167 | −4.6% | |
| 2010 | 148 | −11.4% | |
| 2020 | 157 | 6.1% | |
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According to the census in 2000, there were 167 people living in Lena. These people lived in 77 households, and 48 of those were families. The population density was about 99 people per square mile (38 people per square kilometer).
Most of the people in Lena were White (90.42%). About 8.98% were African American. A small number (0.60%) were from two or more racial backgrounds.
The average age of people in Lena was 44 years old. About 21.6% of the population was under 18 years old. About 19.8% of the people were 65 years old or older.
Education in Lena
Students in Lena attend schools that are part of the Leake County School District.
Famous People from Lena
- Joseph H. Beeman (1854–1910) was a politician who lived in Lena. He served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1891 to 1893. This means he helped make laws for the country.
See also
In Spanish: Lena (Misisipi) para niños
