Pace, Mississippi facts for kids
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Pace, Mississippi
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Location of Pace, Mississippi
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 Pace, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Mississippi | |
| County | Bolivar | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 0.16 sq mi (0.41 km2) | |
| • Land | 0.15 sq mi (0.40 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) | |
| Elevation | 141 ft (43 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 183 | |
| • Density | 1,196.08/sq mi (460.63/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | |
| ZIP code |
38764
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| Area code(s) | 662 | |
| FIPS code | 28-54920 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 2407062 | |
Pace is a small town located in Bolivar County, Mississippi, in the United States. In 2020, about 183 people lived there.
The town got its name from James Henry Pace, who owned a lot of land in the area.
Town Geography
Mississippi Highway 8 runs along the northern edge of Pace.
Pace covers a small area, about 0.41 square kilometers (0.16 square miles). Most of it is land, but a tiny part (about 0.02 square kilometers or 0.01 square miles) is water.
Population Changes
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 349 | — | |
| 1940 | 426 | 22.1% | |
| 1950 | 422 | −0.9% | |
| 1960 | 420 | −0.5% | |
| 1970 | 629 | 49.8% | |
| 1980 | 519 | −17.5% | |
| 1990 | 354 | −31.8% | |
| 2000 | 364 | 2.8% | |
| 2010 | 274 | −24.7% | |
| 2020 | 183 | −33.2% | |
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The population of Pace has changed quite a bit over the years. In 1970, it was at its highest with 629 people. By 2020, the population had decreased to 183 residents.
Local Education
Students in Pace attend schools within the West Bolivar Consolidated School District. This district includes West Bolivar High School.
Notable People
A well-known person from Pace is Besmilr Brigham, who was a poet and wrote short stories.
See Also
In Spanish: Pace (Misisipi) para niños
