Pheba, Mississippi facts for kids
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Pheba, Mississippi
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 Pheba, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
Pheba, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Clay |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.09 sq mi (5.41 km2) |
| • Land | 2.09 sq mi (5.41 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 266 ft (81 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 160 |
| • Density | 76.63/sq mi (29.58/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
39755
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| Area code(s) | 662 |
| GNIS feature ID | 675673 |
Pheba is a small community in Clay County, Mississippi, United States. It's known as a census-designated place, which means it's a special area the government counts for population. It's also an unincorporated community, meaning it doesn't have its own city government.
You can find Pheba where Mississippi Highway 50 and Mississippi Highway 389 meet. It's about 7 miles (11 km) west of Cedarbluff. Even though it's not a city, Pheba has its own post office and a zip code (39755).
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A Look Back: Pheba's History
Pheba got its name from a person named Mrs. Pheba Robinson. The community grew up along the old Southern Railway tracks. It officially became a town in 1890. That same year, its post office first opened for business.
In 2000, Pheba was the location of a very important sports event. It was the first time an all-black team played in a game approved by the Mississippi Private School Association (MPSA). This game was between Hebron Christian and the all-black Christ Missionary and Industrial College High School (CM&I). CM&I had not played football for many years and only had 14 players on their team. This game was a big step forward in sports history for the area.
Pheba was first officially counted as a census-designated place in the 2020 Census. At that time, its population was 160 people.
Who Lives in Pheba?
Every ten years, the United States government counts how many people live in different areas. This is called a census.
Population Numbers
The table below shows the different groups of people who lived in Pheba in 2020, according to the census.
| Group | Number of People (2020) | Percentage (2020) |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 98 | 61.25% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 57 | 35.63% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (not Hispanic) | 4 | 2.50% |
| Asian (not Hispanic) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Pacific Islander (not Hispanic) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Race (not Hispanic) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Mixed Race/Multi-Racial (not Hispanic) | 1 | 0.63% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population | 160 | 100.00% |
Note: The US Census counts Hispanic/Latino as a separate group. People who are Hispanic/Latino can be of any race.
Famous Faces from Pheba
- William "Billy" Jefferson – He was a professional football player in the NFL and was born in Pheba.
