Osyka, Mississippi facts for kids
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Osyka, Mississippi
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Location of Osyka, Mississippi
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 Osyka, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Pike |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.07 sq mi (2.76 km2) |
| • Land | 1.06 sq mi (2.74 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 266 ft (81 m) |
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| • Total | 381 |
| • Density | 359.77/sq mi (138.90/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
39657
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| Area code(s) | 601 |
| FIPS code | 28-54640 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0675322 |
Osyka is a small town in Pike County, Mississippi, USA. It sits right on the border between Mississippi and Louisiana. In 2010, about 440 people lived there. It is part of the larger McComb area. The town was biggest in 1910, with its population reaching a peak then.
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History of Osyka
The town of Osyka got its name from a Choctaw chieftain. His name was Ossika, which means "The Eagle."
Geography of Osyka
Osyka is located at specific coordinates: 31°0′26″N 90°28′16″W / 31.00722°N 90.47111°W. This means it is 31 degrees North and 90 degrees West on a map.
The United States Census Bureau reports that Osyka covers a total area of about 1.0 square mile (2.76 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
Population and Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 542 | — | |
| 1890 | 742 | 36.9% | |
| 1900 | 784 | 5.7% | |
| 1910 | 824 | 5.1% | |
| 1920 | 704 | −14.6% | |
| 1930 | 750 | 6.5% | |
| 1940 | 769 | 2.5% | |
| 1950 | 724 | −5.9% | |
| 1960 | 712 | −1.7% | |
| 1970 | 628 | −11.8% | |
| 1980 | 581 | −7.5% | |
| 1990 | 483 | −16.9% | |
| 2000 | 481 | −0.4% | |
| 2010 | 440 | −8.5% | |
| 2020 | 381 | −13.4% | |
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2020 Census Overview
In 2020, the 2020 United States Census counted 381 people living in Osyka. There were 154 households and 102 families in the town.
The population of Osyka is made up of different groups:
| Group | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White | 165 | 43.31% |
| Black or African American | 190 | 49.87% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.26% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.79% |
| Other/Mixed | 14 | 3.67% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 | 2.1% |
Education in Osyka
Students in Osyka attend schools that are part of the South Pike School District. For college, students can go to Southwest Mississippi Community College, which serves Pike County.
Notable People from Osyka
Many interesting people have come from Osyka, including:
- Jim Brumfield – A former National Football League running back.
- Otto Colee – A college football player who also became a dental surgeon.
- Lewis Wesley Cutrer – He served as the Mayor of Houston, Texas from 1957 to 1963.
- E. W. Foy – A well-known basketball coach.
- Henry W. McMillan – He was the Adjutant General of Florida for many years (1962 to 1975).
- T. Truett Ott – A judge and a member of the Florida Senate from 1966 to 1972.
- Olympia Vernon – A talented author.
See also
In Spanish: Osyka para niños
