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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) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,067 |
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(2019)
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965 |
| • Density | 962.11/sq mi (371.63/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 | 673505 |
Metcalfe is a town in Washington County, Mississippi, United States. The population was 1,067 at the 2010 census. The county is located on the western border of the state, with the Mississippi River on the west. It is within the Mississippi Delta.
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Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.0 square mile (2.6 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 952 | — | |
| 1990 | 1,092 | 14.7% | |
| 2000 | 1,109 | 1.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,067 | −3.8% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 965 | −9.6% | |
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2020 census
| 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% |
As of the 2020 United States Census, there were 816 people, 351 households, and 201 families residing in the town.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Metcalfe has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
Education
The Town of Metcalfe is served by the Western Line School District.
See also
In Spanish: Metcalfe para niños
