Noxapater, Mississippi facts for kids
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Noxapater, Mississippi
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Location of Noxapater, Mississippi
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 Noxapater, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Mississippi | |
| County | Winston | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1.01 sq mi (2.61 km2) | |
| • Land | 1.01 sq mi (2.61 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | |
| Elevation | 548 ft (167 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 390 | |
| • Density | 387.29/sq mi (149.47/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | |
| ZIP code |
39346
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| Area code(s) | 662 | |
| FIPS code | 28-52880 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0674982 | |
Noxapater is a small town located in Winston County, Mississippi. In 2020, about 390 people lived there.
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History of Noxapater
A post office opened in Noxapater in 1846. The town officially became a town in 1906. It was an important stop on the Mobile, Jackson and Kansas City Railroad, which was built in 1890.
Geography of Noxapater
Noxapater is located in the state of Mississippi. It covers an area of about 1 square mile (2.6 square kilometers), all of which is land.
Population Information
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 311 | — | |
| 1920 | 515 | 65.6% | |
| 1930 | 526 | 2.1% | |
| 1940 | 569 | 8.2% | |
| 1950 | 615 | 8.1% | |
| 1960 | 549 | −10.7% | |
| 1970 | 554 | 0.9% | |
| 1980 | 516 | −6.9% | |
| 1990 | 441 | −14.5% | |
| 2000 | 419 | −5.0% | |
| 2010 | 472 | 12.6% | |
| 2020 | 390 | −17.4% | |
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In 2000, there were 419 people living in Noxapater. The town had 171 households and 121 families. About 64% of the people were White, and 35% were African American.
The average age of people in Noxapater in 2000 was 41 years old. About 25% of the population was under 18 years old.
Education in Noxapater
The Louisville Municipal School District serves the town of Noxapater. Students attend the Noxapater Attendance Center.
Notable People from Noxapater
- F. Mason Sones: He was a doctor who helped create a special heart test called cardiac catheterization.
See also
In Spanish: Noxapater para niños
