Mathiston, Mississippi facts for kids
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Mathiston, Mississippi
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Location of Mathiston, Mississippi
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 Mathiston, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| Counties | Webster, Choctaw |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.53 sq mi (6.56 km2) |
| • Land | 2.50 sq mi (6.48 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) |
| Elevation | 420 ft (128 m) |
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| • Total | 831 |
| • Density | 332.00/sq mi (128.21/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
39752
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| Area code(s) | 662 |
| FIPS code | 28-45720 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0673240 |
Mathiston is a small town located in the state of Mississippi, USA. It is unique because it sits across two different counties: Choctaw County and Webster County. In 2020, about 831 people lived in Mathiston.
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Exploring Mathiston's Location
Mathiston is mostly located in Webster County. A smaller part of the town extends into Choctaw County on its south side. This means some residents live in one county, and others live in the other!
Town Size and Area
The town of Mathiston covers a total area of about 2.5 square miles (6.4 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town limits.
Mathiston's Climate and Weather
The weather in Mathiston is known for its hot and humid summers. Winters are generally mild, meaning they are not too cold. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate. It's often shown as "Cfa" on climate maps.
People of Mathiston
The number of people living in Mathiston has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 170 | — | |
| 1910 | 576 | 238.8% | |
| 1920 | 463 | −19.6% | |
| 1930 | 484 | 4.5% | |
| 1940 | 549 | 13.4% | |
| 1950 | 584 | 6.4% | |
| 1960 | 597 | 2.2% | |
| 1970 | 570 | −4.5% | |
| 1980 | 632 | 10.9% | |
| 1990 | 818 | 29.4% | |
| 2000 | 720 | −12.0% | |
| 2010 | 698 | −3.1% | |
| 2020 | 831 | 19.1% | |
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Who Lives in Mathiston? (2020 Census)
The 2020 United States census counted 831 people living in Mathiston. There were 250 households and 171 families. The census also looked at the different groups of people living in the town:
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 688 | 82.79% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 104 | 12.52% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.24% |
| Other/Mixed | 22 | 2.65% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 | 1.81% |
Learning in Mathiston
Most students in Mathiston attend schools run by the Webster County School District. If a student lives in the part of Mathiston that is in Choctaw County, they go to schools in the Choctaw County School District.
History of Local Schools
Mathiston was once home to a school called Woodland Seminary, which opened in 1886. It later changed its name to Bennett Academy in 1897, and then to Wood College in 1936. This college closed its doors in 2003. The old campus buildings are now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are important historical sites.
See also
In Spanish: Mathiston para niños
