Metcalfe, Mississippi facts for kids
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Metcalfe, Mississippi
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Location of Metcalfe, Mississippi
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 Metcalfe, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Washington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.00 sq mi (2.60 km2) |
| • Land | 1.00 sq mi (2.60 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 125 ft (38 m) |
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| • Total | 816 |
| • Density | 813.56/sq mi (314.25/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
38760
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| Area code(s) | 662 |
| FIPS code | 28-46880 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406151 |
Metcalfe is a small town located in Washington County, Mississippi, United States. It is found on the western edge of the state, near the Mississippi River. This area is part of the Mississippi Delta, a flat region known for its rich soil and farming history. In 2020, about 816 people lived in Metcalfe.
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Metcalfe's Location and Size
Metcalfe is a small town, covering an area of about 1 square mile (2.6 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the town limits.
Metcalfe's Climate
The weather in Metcalfe is usually hot and humid during the summer months. Winters are generally mild, meaning they are not too cold. This type of weather is known as a humid subtropical climate.
Who Lives in Metcalfe?
Every ten years, the United States government counts how many people live in each town and city. This count is called a census. The population of Metcalfe has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 952 | — | |
| 1990 | 1,092 | 14.7% | |
| 2000 | 1,109 | 1.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,067 | −3.8% | |
| 2020 | 816 | −23.5% | |
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Metcalfe's Population in 2020
The most recent count was in 2020. At that time, 816 people were living in Metcalfe. There were 351 households and 201 families in the town.
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White | 15 | 1.84% |
| Black or African American | 773 | 94.73% |
| Other/Mixed | 22 | 2.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 | 0.74% |
Education in Metcalfe
Students in Metcalfe attend schools that are part of the Western Line School District.
See also
In Spanish: Metcalfe para niños
