Pickens, Mississippi facts for kids
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Pickens, Mississippi
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Location of Pickens, Mississippi
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 Pickens, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | Mississippi | ||
| County | Holmes | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 1.30 sq mi (3.37 km2) | ||
| • Land | 1.28 sq mi (3.31 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 243 ft (74 m) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 920 | ||
| • Density | 720.44/sq mi (278.24/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | ||
| ZIP code |
39146
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| Area code(s) | 662 | ||
| FIPS code | 28-57200 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 0675699 | ||
Pickens is a small town located in Holmes County, Mississippi, in the United States. According to the 2020 census, about 920 people live there.
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History of Pickens
The town of Pickens was named after a landowner called James Pickens. It officially became a town in 1858.
In 1919, during a period known as the Red Summer, there were serious racial tensions across the United States. Sadly, Pickens also experienced a tragic event related to these tensions.
Geography of Pickens
Pickens is located in Mississippi. Its exact coordinates are 32.886672 degrees North and -89.970092 degrees West.
The United States Census Bureau reports that the town covers a total area of about 1.3 square miles (3.37 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 1.2 square miles (3.31 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.1 square miles (0.06 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 122 | — | |
| 1900 | 504 | — | |
| 1910 | 619 | 22.8% | |
| 1920 | 457 | −26.2% | |
| 1930 | 635 | 38.9% | |
| 1940 | 688 | 8.3% | |
| 1950 | 638 | −7.3% | |
| 1960 | 727 | 13.9% | |
| 1970 | 1,012 | 39.2% | |
| 1980 | 1,386 | 37.0% | |
| 1990 | 1,285 | −7.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,325 | 3.1% | |
| 2010 | 1,157 | −12.7% | |
| 2020 | 920 | −20.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2010 2020 |
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The population of Pickens has changed over the years. In 2010, there were 1,157 people living in the town. By 2020, the population had decreased to 920.
Most of the people in Pickens are Black or African American. In 2020, about 92% of the population was Black or African American. About 6.7% of the population was White. A small number of people were of other races or mixed races.
Education in Pickens
Students in Pickens attend schools within the Holmes County School District. Younger students go to Goodman-Pickens Elementary School. This school is located between Pickens and Goodman. In 2006, it had around 379 students.
Older students, those in high school, attend Holmes County Central High School.
Notable People from Pickens
Some well-known people have come from Pickens:
- Gus Courts – He was an important civil rights activist.
- Odas Nicholson – She was a lawyer and a judge. She also served as a delegate to the Illinois Constitutional Convention.
See also
In Spanish: Pickens (Misisipi) para niños
