Nellieburg, Mississippi facts for kids
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Nellieburg, Mississippi
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Location of Nellieburg, Mississippi
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 Nellieburg, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Lauderdale |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.13 sq mi (18.48 km2) |
| • Land | 7.10 sq mi (18.38 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2) |
| Elevation | 341 ft (104 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,316 |
| • Density | 185.46/sq mi (71.61/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 28-50720 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0674548 |
Nellieburg is a small community in Lauderdale County, Mississippi, USA. It's not a city, but a special kind of area called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a place the government counts for population, even though it doesn't have its own city government. In 2020, about 1,316 people lived there. Nellieburg is close to the city of Meridian.
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Where is Nellieburg?
Nellieburg is located in the state of Mississippi. It's about 6 miles (10 km) northwest of Meridian, which is the main city in Lauderdale County. You can get there by taking Mississippi Highway 19. This highway also goes northwest for about 33 miles (53 km) to Philadelphia.
To the east of Nellieburg, you'll find Okatibbee Creek. This creek flows south and is part of the larger Pascagoula River system.
The total area of Nellieburg is about 7.1 square miles (18.5 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.1 square kilometers), being water.
Who Lives in Nellieburg?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2020 | 1,316 | — | |
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The United States Census Bureau counts how many people live in different places. In 2020, Nellieburg had a population of 1,316 people. There were 425 households, which means 425 homes where people lived. Out of these, 347 were families.
People from Different Backgrounds
Nellieburg is home to people from many different backgrounds. Here’s a look at the population in 2020:
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 891 | 67.71% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 345 | 26.22% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 3 | 0.23% |
| Asian (NH) | 8 | 0.61% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 3 | 0.23% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 48 | 3.65% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 | 1.37% |
| Total | 1,316 |
Most people in Nellieburg are White (about 67.7%). A significant number are Black or African American (about 26.2%). There are also smaller groups of Native American, Asian, and people of mixed races. About 1.4% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
Images for kids
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A sign welcoming visitors to Nellieburg.
See also
In Spanish: Nellieburg para niños
