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Metcalfe, Mississippi
Location of Metcalfe, Mississippi
Location of Metcalfe, Mississippi
Metcalfe, Mississippi is located in the United States
Metcalfe, Mississippi
Metcalfe, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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
 (2020)
 • Total 816
 • Density 813.56/sq mi (314.25/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
38760
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.

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.

Historical population
Census Pop.
1980 952
1990 1,092 14.7%
2000 1,109 1.6%
2010 1,067 −3.8%
2020 816 −23.5%
U.S. Decennial Census

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.

Metcalfe Racial Composition
Race Num. Perc.
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.

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