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Pelahatchie, Mississippi
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Location of Pelahatchie, Mississippi
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 Pelahatchie, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | Mississippi | ||
| County | Rankin | ||
| Government | |||
| • Type | Mayor-Council | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 6.08 sq mi (15.74 km2) | ||
| • Land | 5.94 sq mi (15.39 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.14 sq mi (0.35 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 358 ft (109 m) | ||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,272 | ||
| • Density | 214.11/sq mi (82.67/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | ||
| ZIP code |
39145
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| Area code(s) | 601 & 769 | ||
| FIPS code | 28-56200 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 0675578 | ||
Pelahatchie is a town in Rankin County, Mississippi, United States. The town's population was 1,334 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Jackson, Mississippi Metropolitan Statistical Area. Its zip code is 39145.
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History
Pelahatchie was founded in 1850, and named after Pelahatchie Creek. The name Pelahatchie is derived from the Native American term meaning "crooked creek". The town was the bright spot in the county during the late 1800s mainly due to the railroad access in the heart of town. Pelahatchie is home to both a public school, Pelahatchie Attendance Center (Chiefs), and a private school, East Rankin Academy (Patriots).
In June 2017, Ryshonda Harper Beechem was elected as mayor, the first African-American mayor in Rankin County. In June 2021, she was defeated in the general election by Karl VanHorn.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 3.2 square miles (8.3 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 117 | — | |
| 1890 | 139 | 18.8% | |
| 1900 | 326 | 134.5% | |
| 1910 | 943 | 189.3% | |
| 1920 | 1,212 | 28.5% | |
| 1930 | 1,599 | 31.9% | |
| 1940 | 938 | −41.3% | |
| 1950 | 867 | −7.6% | |
| 1960 | 1,066 | 23.0% | |
| 1970 | 1,306 | 22.5% | |
| 1980 | 1,445 | 10.6% | |
| 1990 | 1,553 | 7.5% | |
| 2000 | 1,461 | −5.9% | |
| 2010 | 1,334 | −8.7% | |
| 2020 | 1,272 | −4.6% | |
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2020 census
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 772 | 60.69% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 409 | 32.15% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.47% |
| Other/Mixed | 40 | 3.14% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 | 3.54% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,272 people, 613 households, and 489 families residing in the town.
Education
The Town of Pelahatchie is served by the Rankin County School District.
Public schools
- Pelahatchie Elementary School (Grades K-6)
- Pelahatchie Attendance Center (Grades 7–12).
Private schools
- East Rankin Academy
See also
In Spanish: Pelahatchie para niños
