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Pattison, Mississippi
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 Pattison, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
Pattison, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Mississippi |
| County | Claiborne |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.11 sq mi (2.88 km2) |
| • Land | 1.11 sq mi (2.88 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 203 ft (62 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 176 |
| • Density | 158.13/sq mi (61.05/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
39144
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| Area code(s) | 601 & 769 |
| GNIS feature ID | 675501 |
Pattison, also known as Martin, is a small community in Claiborne County, Mississippi, United States. It's called a census-designated place because the U.S. Census Bureau collects information about it. It's also an unincorporated community, meaning it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. The community uses the ZIP code 39144.
In the 2020 Census, Pattison was officially recognized as a census-designated place for the first time. The census counted 176 people living there.
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History of Pattison
Pattison was first called Martin. It was named after a general named William T. Martin. The community was built along the old Yazoo and Mississippi Valley Railroad line.
Long ago, Pattison was a busy place. It had many important businesses. There was a drug store, a grist mill (which ground grain), and a cotton gin (which separated cotton fibers). It also had a saloon, a hotel, and several general stores.
A post office served the community under the name Martin from 1879 to 1912. Then, in 1912, the post office started using the name Pattison.
People of Pattison
The community of Pattison is home to 176 people, based on the 2020 census.
Who lives in Pattison?
The 2020 census collected information about the people living in Pattison. Here's a quick look at the different groups:
| Group | Number of People (2020) | Percentage (2020) |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 6 | 3.41% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 157 | 89.20% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (not Hispanic) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian (not Hispanic) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Pacific Islander (not Hispanic) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some Other Race (not Hispanic) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Mixed Race or Multi-Racial (not Hispanic) | 10 | 5.68% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3 | 1.70% |
| Total | 176 | 100.00% |
Education in Pattison
Students living in Pattison attend schools in the Claiborne County School District. The main high school for the district is Port Gibson High School.
Famous Person from Pattison
- Bennie Goods, a former Canadian Football League player, was born in Pattison. He played as a defensive tackle in football.
