Maben, Mississippi facts for kids
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Maben, Mississippi
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Location of Maben, Mississippi
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 Maben, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| Counties | Oktibbeha, Webster |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.95 sq mi (5.05 km2) |
| • Land | 1.94 sq mi (5.03 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 449 ft (137 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 771 |
| • Density | 397.22/sq mi (153.39/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
39750
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| Area code(s) | 662 |
| FIPS code | 28-42980 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0672979 |
Maben is a small town located in the state of Mississippi, USA. It's special because it's split between two different counties: Oktibbeha County and Webster County. In 2020, about 771 people lived in Maben.
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History of Maben
Early Aviation in Maben
A very famous pilot named Charles Lindbergh once spent two weeks in Maben. This was in May 1923, before his famous flight across the Atlantic Ocean. He was repairing his airplane, a "Jenny," and gave rides to local people for five dollars each. Imagine getting to fly with a future aviation hero!
Geography of Maben
Where is Maben Located?
Maben is found at coordinates 33.556772 degrees North and 89.083647 degrees West. Most of the town is in Oktibbeha County. However, a small part on the west side is in the neighboring Webster County.
Land Area of the Town
According to the United States Census Bureau, Maben covers a total area of about 2.0 square miles (which is about 5.1 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town's official borders.
Maben's Population Data
How Many People Live Here?
The population of Maben has changed over the years. The United States Census counts how many people live in an area every ten years. Here's how Maben's population has looked:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 282 | — | |
| 1910 | 539 | 91.1% | |
| 1920 | 499 | −7.4% | |
| 1930 | 508 | 1.8% | |
| 1940 | 675 | 32.9% | |
| 1950 | 616 | −8.7% | |
| 1960 | 696 | 13.0% | |
| 1970 | 862 | 23.9% | |
| 1980 | 855 | −0.8% | |
| 1990 | 752 | −12.0% | |
| 2000 | 803 | 6.8% | |
| 2010 | 871 | 8.5% | |
| 2020 | 771 | −11.5% | |
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2020 Census Details
The most recent census in 2020 showed that 771 people lived in Maben. These residents lived in 258 different homes, and 149 of those were families. The census also collects information about the different backgrounds of people living in the town:
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 232 | 30.09% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 496 | 64.33% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.13% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.26% |
| Other/Mixed | 20 | 2.59% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 | 2.59% |
Education in Maben
School Districts Serving Maben
Most students in Maben attend schools within the Starkville Oktibbeha Consolidated School District. However, if a student lives in the small part of Maben that is in Webster County, they go to schools in the Webster County School District. All students from Oktibbeha County who live in Maben attend Armstrong Middle School and Starkville High School in the nearby city of Starkville.
Changes in Local Schools
Before 2013, Maben was served by the Oktibbeha County Schools. These schools had faced challenges and were managed by the state government twice. In 2013, a new law made the Starkville City School district take over the Oktibbeha County Schools. Then, in 2015, West Oktibbeha County High School in Maben joined with Starkville High School.
Maben Public Library
The town of Maben also has its own public library, called the Maben Public Library. It is part of the Starkville-Oktibbeha County Public Library System.
Notable People from Maben
Maben has been home to several interesting people who have achieved success in different fields:
- Johnthan Banks: He played as a defensive back in the NFL for five years with teams like the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- Donald Lee: Another NFL player, Donald Lee was born in Maben. He played for the Green Bay Packers and went to West Oktibbeha High School in Maben.
- Amy Tuck: Amy Tuck served as the Lieutenant Governor of Mississippi from 2000 to 2008. The Lieutenant Governor is a high-ranking official in a state's government, often second in command to the Governor.
See also
In Spanish: Maben para niños
