New Hebron, Mississippi facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
New Hebron, Mississippi
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Location of New Hebron, Mississippi
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 New Hebron, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | Mississippi | ||
| County | Lawrence | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 0.67 sq mi (1.73 km2) | ||
| • Land | 0.67 sq mi (1.73 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 371 ft (113 m) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 386 | ||
| • Density | 576.12/sq mi (222.55/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | ||
| ZIP code |
39140
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| Area code(s) | 601 | ||
| FIPS code | 28-51360 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 0674644 | ||
New Hebron is a small town located in Lawrence County, Mississippi. According to the 2020 census, about 386 people call New Hebron home.
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Where is New Hebron?
New Hebron is located in the state of Mississippi in the United States. The town covers a total area of about 0.67 square miles (1.73 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water within the town limits.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in New Hebron has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population from different census reports:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 191 | — | |
| 1920 | 237 | 24.1% | |
| 1930 | 306 | 29.1% | |
| 1940 | 298 | −2.6% | |
| 1950 | 303 | 1.7% | |
| 1960 | 271 | −10.6% | |
| 1970 | 456 | 68.3% | |
| 1980 | 470 | 3.1% | |
| 1990 | 373 | −20.6% | |
| 2000 | 447 | 19.8% | |
| 2010 | 447 | 0.0% | |
| 2020 | 386 | −13.6% | |
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A Closer Look at the Population
In the year 2000, there were 447 people living in New Hebron. These people lived in 179 different homes. Most of the people (about 94%) were White, and about 5.6% were African American. A small number of people (less than 1%) were from two or more races.
About one-third of the homes had children under 18 living there. Most homes (about 61%) were married couples living together. The average home had about 2.5 people. The average family had about 3 people.
The median age in New Hebron was 36 years old in 2000. This means half the people were younger than 36 and half were older. About 26.6% of the people were under 18 years old. About 17.4% were 65 years or older.
The average income for a household was $32,500 per year. For families, the average income was $37,679. About 14.6% of all people in New Hebron lived below the poverty line. This included 11.1% of children under 18.
Education in New Hebron
Students in New Hebron attend schools that are part of the Lawrence County School District. This district helps make sure kids get a good education.
Places of Worship
New Hebron has three churches where people can go to worship. These are the New Hebron Pentecostal Church, the New Hebron Baptist Church, and the New Hebron United Methodist Church.
Famous People from New Hebron
Even though New Hebron is a small town, some notable people have come from there:
- Erick Dampier - He became a professional basketball player in the NBA. He played for the Dallas Mavericks and went to Lawrence County High School.
- Major Everett - He was a running back in the NFL. He played for teams like the Philadelphia Eagles and the Atlanta Falcons. He played high school football at New Hebron High School.
- John M. Perkins - He is a Christian minister and an important civil rights activist.
See also
In Spanish: New Hebron para niños
