North Carrollton, Mississippi facts for kids
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North Carrollton, Mississippi
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Location of North Carrollton, Mississippi
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Mississippi | |
| County | Carroll | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 0.32 sq mi (0.82 km2) | |
| • Land | 0.32 sq mi (0.82 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | |
| Elevation | 226 ft (69 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 405 | |
| • Density | 1,285.71/sq mi (496.40/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | |
| ZIP code |
38947
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| Area code(s) | 662 | |
| FIPS code | 28-52400 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0674946 | |
North Carrollton is a small town located in Carroll County, Mississippi, in the United States. In 2020, about 405 people lived there. It is part of the larger Greenwood, Mississippi micropolitan area, which is a group of towns connected by jobs and daily life.
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Exploring North Carrollton's Location
North Carrollton is located in the state of Mississippi. It shares a border to the south with the town of Carrollton. Carrollton is also the county seat, which means it is where the main government offices for the county are located.
These two towns are separated by a stream called Big Sand Creek. This creek flows into the Yalobusha River. Many people who live in North Carrollton and Carrollton think of their towns as one place. They often just call it "Carrollton."
Town Size and Area
The United States Census Bureau measures the size of towns. They say that North Carrollton covers about 0.8 square kilometers (or 0.32 square miles). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the town limits.
Understanding North Carrollton's Population
The number of people living in North Carrollton has changed over many years. The United States Census Bureau counts the population every ten years.
Population Changes Over Time
Here is how the population of North Carrollton has changed:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 189 | — | |
| 1910 | 302 | 59.8% | |
| 1920 | 363 | 20.2% | |
| 1930 | 394 | 8.5% | |
| 1940 | 469 | 19.0% | |
| 1950 | 506 | 7.9% | |
| 1960 | 521 | 3.0% | |
| 1970 | 611 | 17.3% | |
| 1980 | 859 | 40.6% | |
| 1990 | 578 | −32.7% | |
| 2000 | 499 | −13.7% | |
| 2010 | 473 | −5.2% | |
| 2020 | 405 | −14.4% | |
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Who Lives in North Carrollton? (2020 Census)
The 2020 United States census looked at the different groups of people living in North Carrollton.
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 244 | 60.25% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 145 | 35.8% |
| Asian (NH) | 1 | 0.25% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 1 | 0.25% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 8 | 1.98% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 | 1.48% |
| Total | 405 |
In 2020, there were 405 people living in North Carrollton. These people lived in 170 different homes, and 76 of these were family households.
Education in North Carrollton
Students in North Carrollton attend schools that are part of the Carroll County School District.
Local Public Schools
The public schools serving the town include:
- Marshall Elementary School
- J. Z. George High School
Private School Options
Some students also attend Carroll Academy. This is a private school located in nearby Carrollton.
