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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 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.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.0 square mile (2.6 km2), all land.

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.

Demographics

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

2020 census

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%

As of the 2020 United States Census, there were 816 people, 351 households, and 201 families residing in the town.

Education

The Town of Metcalfe is served by the Western Line School District.

See also

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