New Site, Mississippi facts for kids
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New Site, Mississippi
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 New Site, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
New Site, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Prentiss |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.58 sq mi (6.67 km2) |
| • Land | 2.58 sq mi (6.67 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 394 ft (120 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 122 |
| • Density | 47.36/sq mi (18.29/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
38859
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| Area code(s) | 662 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2812739 |
New Site is a small community located in Prentiss County, Mississippi, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means the U.S. Census Bureau has defined it as a specific area to collect population data, even though it doesn't have its own official city government. It's also an unincorporated community, which means it's not part of an official city or town.
History of New Site
New Site has been around for a long time. In the year 1900, only 21 people lived there. At one point, the community even had its own post office.
The U.S. Census Bureau officially recognized New Site as a CDP for the first time during the 2020 Census. At that time, the population was recorded as 122 people. Back in the 2010 U.S. Census, the population was much larger, with 851 residents.
Who Lives in New Site?
The U.S. Census helps us understand the different groups of people who live in New Site.
Population in 2020
In 2020, the total population of New Site was 122 people. Most of the residents were White.
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Not Hispanic) | Pop 2020 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 116 | 95.08% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some Other Race alone (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Mixed Race or Multi-Racial (NH) | 1 | 0.82% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5 | 4.10% |
| Total | 122 | 100.00% |
Education in New Site
Students in New Site attend schools that are part of the Prentiss County School District.
