Pachuta, Mississippi facts for kids
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Pachuta, Mississippi
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Town hall, library, and fire department of Pachuta
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Location of Pachuta, Mississippi
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 Pachuta, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Clarke |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.44 sq mi (6.32 km2) |
| • Land | 2.44 sq mi (6.32 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 282 ft (86 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 207 |
| • Density | 84.87/sq mi (32.77/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
39347
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| Area code(s) | 601 |
| FIPS code | 28-54960 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0675371 |
Pachuta is a small town located in Clarke County, Mississippi, in the United States. In 2020, about 207 people lived there.
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History of Pachuta
Pachuta was started in the 1880s. It got its name from a nearby stream called Pachuta Creek.
Geography and Location
Pachuta is in the western part of Clarke County. It is located at coordinates 32°2′28″N 88°53′1″W / 32.04111°N 88.88361°W.
Roads and Travel
U.S. Route 11 goes right through the middle of town. This road leads north about 27 miles (43 km) to Meridian. It also goes south about 29 miles (47 km) to Laurel.
Mississippi Highway 18 crosses US 11 in the town center. If you go east on Highway 18, it's about 13 miles (21 km) to Quitman. Quitman is the main town for the county. Going west on Highway 18, it's about 31 miles (50 km) to Bay Springs.
Town Size
The United States Census Bureau says that Pachuta covers a total area of about 2.44 square miles (6.3 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population and People
The number of people living in Pachuta has changed over the years.
Population Changes Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 131 | — | |
| 1910 | 187 | 42.7% | |
| 1920 | 332 | 77.5% | |
| 1930 | 338 | 1.8% | |
| 1940 | 313 | −7.4% | |
| 1950 | 273 | −12.8% | |
| 1960 | 271 | −0.7% | |
| 1970 | 271 | 0.0% | |
| 1980 | 256 | −5.5% | |
| 1990 | 268 | 4.7% | |
| 2000 | 245 | −8.6% | |
| 2010 | 261 | 6.5% | |
| 2020 | 207 | −20.7% | |
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2020 Census Information
According to the 2020 United States census, there were 207 people living in Pachuta. These people lived in 78 households. There were also 43 families living in the town.
Education in Pachuta
Students in Pachuta attend schools that are part of the Quitman School District. For college, the county is in the area served by Jones College.
Notable Person from Pachuta
- Bob Hicks was an important activist. He worked for civil rights during the Civil Rights Movement.
See also
In Spanish: Pachuta para niños
