Pittsboro, Mississippi facts for kids
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Pittsboro, Mississippi
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US Post Office in Pittsboro
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Location of Pittsboro, Mississippi
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Mississippi | |
| County | Calhoun | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 0.98 sq mi (2.54 km2) | |
| • Land | 0.98 sq mi (2.54 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | |
| Elevation | 390 ft (119 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 157 | |
| • Density | 160.04/sq mi (61.77/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | |
| ZIP code |
38951
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| Area code(s) | 662 | |
| FIPS code | 28-58360 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0690930 | |
Pittsboro is a small village located in Calhoun County, Mississippi, in the United States. It is known for being the county seat of Calhoun County. This means it's where the main government offices for the county are located. In 2010, about 202 people lived here. By 2020, the population was 157.
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Where is Pittsboro Located?
Pittsboro is found right in the middle of Calhoun County. You can find it at these coordinates: 33°56′19″N 89°20′19″W / 33.93861°N 89.33861°W. Mississippi Highway 9 goes through the village. This highway connects Pittsboro to Calhoun City, which is about 6 miles (10 km) to the south, and to Bruce, about 4 miles (6 km) to the north.
The village covers a total area of about 2.5 square kilometers (0.98 square miles). All of this area is land, with no water.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Pittsboro has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 186 | — | |
| 1880 | 206 | 10.8% | |
| 1900 | 254 | — | |
| 1910 | 249 | −2.0% | |
| 1920 | 252 | 1.2% | |
| 1930 | 249 | −1.2% | |
| 1940 | 276 | 10.8% | |
| 1950 | 246 | −10.9% | |
| 1960 | 205 | −16.7% | |
| 1970 | 188 | −8.3% | |
| 1980 | 269 | 43.1% | |
| 1990 | 277 | 3.0% | |
| 2000 | 212 | −23.5% | |
| 2010 | 202 | −4.7% | |
| 2020 | 157 | −22.3% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 212 people living in Pittsboro. These people lived in 70 different homes, and 48 of those were families. The village had about 83 housing units.
Most people in Pittsboro in 2000 were White (about 77%). About 21% were African American. A small number of people were from other races or from two or more races. About 1.4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 36% of the homes had children under 18 living there. More than half of the homes (51%) were married couples living together. About 30% of all homes were made up of just one person.
The average age of people in the village in 2000 was 36 years old.
Schools in Pittsboro
Students in Pittsboro attend schools that are part of the Calhoun County School District. There is also a local private school called Calhoun Academy.
Famous People from Pittsboro
Pittsboro has been home to several notable people:
- J. J. Adams: He was a member of the Mississippi State Senate from 1908 to 1912.
- John Going: He served in the Mississippi House of Representatives for several terms, from 1908 to 1920 and again from 1940 to 1948.
- Jack Knight: He was a professional baseball player.
- Ike Knox: He was a college athlete at Ole Miss and later became a surgeon.
- Dennis Murphree: He was the governor of Mississippi twice (1927–1928 and 1943–1944). He also served as lieutenant governor for several terms. Dennis Murphree was born and died in Pittsboro.
See also
In Spanish: Pittsboro (Misisipi) para niños
