Nettleton, Mississippi facts for kids
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Nettleton, Mississippi
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Location in Monroe County and the state of Mississippi
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 Nettleton, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | Mississippi | ||
| Counties | Monroe, Lee | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 4.04 sq mi (10.46 km2) | ||
| • Land | 4.03 sq mi (10.43 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 259 ft (79 m) | ||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,935 | ||
| • Density | 480.63/sq mi (185.56/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | ||
| FIPS code | 28-50880 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 0674562 | ||
Nettleton is a city located in the state of Mississippi, USA. It is unique because it sits across two different counties: Lee County and Monroe County. In 2020, about 1,935 people lived there. The city was officially started in 1888. It was named after George Henry Nettleton, who was the president of a railroad company called the Kansas City, Memphis and Birmingham Railroad.
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Where is Nettleton Located?
Nettleton is right on the border between Lee County to the north and Monroe County to the south. The city is split almost evenly between these two counties. In 2020, more than half of its residents lived in Monroe County.
Highways and Waterways
Major roads like U.S. Route 45 and U.S. Route 278 run through the western part of Nettleton. These four-lane highways can take you north about 15 miles to Tupelo, which is the main city in Lee County. If you head south on U.S. Route 45, you'll reach Aberdeen, the main city in Monroe County, about 20 miles away. U.S. Route 278 also goes southeast to Amory, which is about 15 miles from Nettleton. Another road, Mississippi Highway 6, connects Nettleton to Amory and Tupelo as well.
The city covers an area of about 4 square miles. Most of this is land, with a very small amount of water. Water from the western side of Nettleton flows into Town Creek, which then joins the Tombigbee River. Roberts Creek, another stream, flows through the eastern part of the city.
Who Lives in Nettleton?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 570 | — | |
| 1910 | 733 | 28.6% | |
| 1920 | 653 | −10.9% | |
| 1930 | 834 | 27.7% | |
| 1940 | 861 | 3.2% | |
| 1950 | 1,204 | 39.8% | |
| 1960 | 1,389 | 15.4% | |
| 1970 | 1,591 | 14.5% | |
| 1980 | 1,911 | 20.1% | |
| 1990 | 2,462 | 28.8% | |
| 2000 | 1,932 | −21.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,992 | 3.1% | |
| 2020 | 1,935 | −2.9% | |
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The population of Nettleton has changed over the years. In 1900, there were 570 people, and by 2020, it had grown to 1,935 residents.
People of Nettleton in 2020
According to the 2020 census, Nettleton had 1,935 people living in 808 households. Most residents identified as White (about 60%) or Black/African American (about 33%). A smaller number of people identified as Native American, Asian, Pacific Islander, or from two or more races. About 3% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Education in Nettleton
Students in Nettleton attend schools that are part of the Nettleton School District. After finishing high school, many students choose to continue their education at Itawamba Community College in Fulton.
Famous People from Nettleton
Nettleton has been home to several notable people, including:
- Fred Beckett – A talented jazz trombone player.
- Jason Ferguson – A professional American football player.
- Bill Hall – A former Major League Baseball player.
- Brandon Presley – A politician.
- Jim Price – A former American Football League linebacker.
- Paul Thorn – A well-known singer and songwriter.
See also
In Spanish: Nettleton (Misisipi) para niños
