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Longview, Mississippi
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 Longview, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
Longview, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Oktibbeha |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.68 sq mi (4.34 km2) |
| • Land | 1.67 sq mi (4.32 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 292 ft (89 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 295 |
| • Density | 176.96/sq mi (68.32/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
39759
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| Area code(s) | 662 |
| GNIS feature ID | 672857 |
Longview is a small community in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area that the United States Census Bureau counts as a community for statistics. Longview is also an unincorporated community. This means it does not have its own local government like a city or town.
Longview is located along Mississippi Highway 12. It is about 7 miles (11 km) southwest of Starkville. It is also about 8 miles (13 km) northeast of Sturgis. The community was first named as a CDP in the 2020 Census. At that time, its population was 295 people.
People in Longview
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2020 | 295 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 |
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The United States Census Bureau collects information about people living in different areas. This helps us understand who lives where.
2020 Census Information
In the 2020 Census, 295 people lived in Longview. Here is a look at the different groups of people:
| Race / Ethnicity | Pop 2020 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 258 | 87.46% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 21 | 7.12% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 1 | 0.34% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some Other Race alone (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Mixed Race/Multi-Racial (NH) | 13 | 4.41% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2 | 0.68% |
| Total | 295 | 100.00% |
Note: The US Census counts Hispanic/Latino people as an ethnic group. This table separates them from the main racial groups.
Schools in Longview
Longview is part of the Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District. This school district runs Starkville High School. Before this district was formed, Longview was part of the Starkville School District.
