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Oak Grove, Mississippi
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 Oak Grove, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
Oak Grove, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Lamar |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.25 sq mi (3.24 km2) |
| • Land | 1.25 sq mi (3.24 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 407 ft (124 m) |
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| • Total | 1,758 |
| • Density | 1,407.53/sq mi (543.36/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 675007 |
Oak Grove is a community located in Lamar County, Mississippi, United States. It is known as a census-designated place, which means it's an area identified by the government for counting people. However, it does not have its own official city government. Oak Grove is located right next to the larger city of Hattiesburg. In 2020, about 1,758 people called Oak Grove home.
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A Look Back at Oak Grove's Story
Oak Grove began to grow a lot starting in the 1970s. Many families from nearby Hattiesburg decided to move to this community. As more people arrived, new schools, churches, and businesses were built.
For a long time, there was a big discussion about whether Oak Grove should become its own official city or if it should join Hattiesburg. In 1987, Hattiesburg tried to expand its city limits to include Oak Grove. In response, a group called the "Oak Grove Concerned Citizens Association" wanted Oak Grove to become its own city. Both of these requests were turned down by the courts.
Who Lives in Oak Grove?
This section tells us about the people who live in Oak Grove. The United States Census counts everyone living in an area every ten years.
Oak Grove's Population in 2020
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2020 | 1,758 | — | |
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People and Backgrounds in Oak Grove
The table below shows the different groups of people living in Oak Grove in 2020. This information helps us understand the community better.
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2020 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 953 | 54.21% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 597 | 33.96% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 2 | 0.11% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 52 | 2.96% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 1 | 0.06% |
| Some Other Race alone (NH) | 8 | 0.46% |
| Mixed Race or Multi-Racial (NH) | 72 | 4.10% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 73 | 4.15% |
| Total | 1,758 | 100.00% |
Schools in Oak Grove
Oak Grove is part of the Lamar County School District. This means the schools in the area are managed by this district. Here are some of the schools located in or near the community:
- Oak Grove High School
- Oak Grove Middle School
- Oak Grove Upper Elementary
- Oak Grove Lower Elementary
- Longleaf Elementary (in West Hattiesburg)
- Oak Grove Primary
Community Services
The Oak Grove Volunteer Fire Department helps keep the community safe. It is made up of volunteers who work to protect the area from fires and other emergencies.
