Myrtle, Mississippi facts for kids
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Myrtle, Mississippi
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Location of Myrtle, Mississippi
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 Myrtle, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Mississippi | |
| County | Union | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 2.08 sq mi (5.40 km2) | |
| • Land | 2.08 sq mi (5.40 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | |
| Elevation | 420 ft (130 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 484 | |
| • Density | 232.25/sq mi (89.68/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | |
| ZIP code |
38650
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| Area code(s) | 662 | |
| FIPS code | 28-50280 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406221 | |
Myrtle is a small town located in Union County, Mississippi, in the United States. In 2010, about 490 people lived there. By 2020, the population was 484.
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A Look Back: Myrtle's History
Myrtle started as a place called "Candy Hill" around 1857. This first settlement was about 2 miles (3.2 km) south of where the town is today.
After the American Civil War, Candy Hill wanted to get a post office. To do this, they changed the town's name to "Myrtle." They chose this name because there were many myrtle trees growing in the area.
In the 1880s, a railroad called the Kansas City, Memphis and Birmingham Railroad was built. Because of the new railroad, the town moved north to its current spot.
Where is Myrtle? Geography
Myrtle is located in the northwest part of New Albany. You can find it along Mississippi Highway 178. A major highway, Interstate 22, also runs through the southern part of the town.
The United States Census Bureau says that Myrtle covers about 0.6 square miles (1.55 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the town limits.
Who Lives in Myrtle? Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 165 | — | |
| 1910 | 255 | 54.5% | |
| 1920 | 325 | 27.5% | |
| 1930 | 313 | −3.7% | |
| 1940 | 349 | 11.5% | |
| 1950 | 331 | −5.2% | |
| 1960 | 313 | −5.4% | |
| 1970 | 308 | −1.6% | |
| 1980 | 402 | 30.5% | |
| 1990 | 358 | −10.9% | |
| 2000 | 407 | 13.7% | |
| 2010 | 490 | 20.4% | |
| 2020 | 484 | −1.2% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 407 people living in Myrtle. These people made up 162 households and 117 families. The town had about 715 people per square mile (276 per square kilometer).
Most people in Myrtle were White (about 85%). About 13% were African American. A small number of people (less than 2%) were from other races or were Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (42%) had children under 18 living with them. About 48% were married couples. Some households (19%) had a female head of household with no husband.
The average age of people in Myrtle was 32 years old. About 33% of the population was under 18. About 13% were 65 years old or older.
Learning in Myrtle: Education
The students in Myrtle attend schools that are part of the Union County School District.
Famous People from Myrtle
- Henry Clay Collins: He was a state senator in Mississippi for two terms (1916-1920 and 1932-1936).
- Armintie Price: She is a professional basketball player who played in the WNBA.
See also
In Spanish: Myrtle (Misisipi) para niños
