Mound, Louisiana facts for kids
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Mound, Louisiana
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Village
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Mound and Delta c. 1898
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Location in Madison Parish, Louisiana
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Location of Louisiana in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Madison |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.52 sq mi (1.36 km2) |
| • Land | 0.52 sq mi (1.35 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 89 ft (27 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 12 |
| • Density | 22.99/sq mi (8.87/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 318 |
| FIPS code | 22-52565 |
Mound is a small village located in Madison Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is known for being Louisiana's smallest village by population. In the 2020 census, only 12 people lived there. Its ZIP Code is 71282. Mound is part of the area around Tallulah.
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History of Mound
The village of Mound got its name from a special feature. There used to be a Native American mound at the place where the community first started. These mounds are raised earth structures built by ancient peoples.
Geography of Mound
Mound is located in the eastern part of Madison Parish. It is about 2 miles (3.2 km) south of the famous Mississippi River.
Location and Nearby Cities
If you travel along U.S. Route 80, Mound is about 10 miles (16 km) east of Tallulah. Tallulah is the main town, or parish seat, for Madison Parish. Mound is also about 12 miles (19 km) west of Vicksburg, Mississippi.
Transportation and Waterways
Interstate 20, a major highway, goes through the southern part of the village. You can get to Mound from Exit 182. The Vicksburg Tallulah Regional Airport is located just north of the village.
The village covers an area of about 0.52 square miles (1.35 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. A small part, about 0.002 square miles (0.005 square kilometers), is water. Walnut Bayou, which is a branch of the Mississippi River, flows through the southwest corner of Mound.
Population Changes in Mound
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| 1940 | 145 | — | |
| 1950 | 105 | −27.6% | |
| 1960 | 107 | 1.9% | |
| 1970 | 78 | −27.1% | |
| 1980 | 40 | −48.7% | |
| 1990 | 16 | −60.0% | |
| 2000 | 12 | −25.0% | |
| 2010 | 19 | 58.3% | |
| 2020 | 12 | −36.8% | |
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The population of Mound has changed a lot over the years. In 1940, there were 145 people living there. By 2020, the population had decreased to just 12 people. This makes Mound the smallest village in Louisiana.
Life in Mound in 2000
According to the census in 2000, there were 12 people living in Mound. These people made up 4 households and 4 families. The average household had 3 people.
About 25% of the people were under 18 years old. Another 25% were between 25 and 44 years old. The median age in the village was 42 years.
