McCool, Mississippi facts for kids
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McCool, Mississippi
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Location of McCool, Mississippi
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 McCool, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Attala |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.94 sq mi (2.44 km2) |
| • Land | 0.94 sq mi (2.43 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 466 ft (142 m) |
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| • Total | 103 |
| • Density | 109.69/sq mi (42.36/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
39108
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| Area code(s) | 662 |
| FIPS code | 28-43400 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0673311 |
McCool is a small town located in Attala County, Mississippi. In 2010, about 135 people lived there. By 2020, the population was 103.
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History of McCool
When was McCool founded?
The town of McCool got its first post office on September 11, 1883. Charles W. Thompson was the first person in charge of it.
Who was McCool named after?
The town is named after James F. McCool. He was an important judge in Mississippi. He also used to be the speaker of the Mississippi House of Representatives. This is like being the leader of a big meeting for state laws.
How many people lived there in the past?
In 1900, McCool had a population of 317 people.
Geography of McCool
What is McCool's size?
McCool is a small town. It covers an area of about 0.9 square miles (2.4 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population and People
How has McCool's population changed?
The number of people living in McCool has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at the population from different years:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 246 | — | |
| 1900 | 317 | 28.9% | |
| 1910 | 422 | 33.1% | |
| 1920 | 517 | 22.5% | |
| 1930 | 562 | 8.7% | |
| 1940 | 373 | −33.6% | |
| 1950 | 305 | −18.2% | |
| 1960 | 211 | −30.8% | |
| 1970 | 225 | 6.6% | |
| 1980 | 203 | −9.8% | |
| 1990 | 169 | −16.7% | |
| 2000 | 182 | 7.7% | |
| 2010 | 135 | −25.8% | |
| 2020 | 103 | −23.7% | |
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The population was highest in 1930 with 562 people. It has slowly become smaller since then.
Who lives in McCool?
According to the census from 2000, there were 182 people living in McCool. Most people were White (about 73%). About 26% were African American. A very small number of people were Asian or from two or more races.
There were 72 homes in the town. In some homes, there were children under 18. Many homes had married couples living together. Some homes had a female head of the house without a husband. About 17% of homes had someone living alone who was 65 or older.
What is the average age in McCool?
In 2000, the average age of people in McCool was 41 years old. About 21% of the people were under 18. About 19% were 65 years old or older.
Education in McCool
What schools serve McCool?
Students in McCool attend schools that are part of the Attala County School District.
Notable People from McCool
McCool is the hometown of some interesting people:
- Thomas U. Sisson: He was a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1909 to 1923. This means he helped make laws for the country.
- Margaret Wade: She was a famous basketball coach. She is even a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame because of her amazing coaching career.
- John D. Winters: He was a historian and author. He wrote a book called The Civil War in Louisiana. He was born in McCool but grew up in Lake Providence, Louisiana.
See also
In Spanish: McCool para niños
