Polkville, Mississippi facts for kids
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Polkville, Mississippi
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Location of Polkville, Mississippi
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 Polkville, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Smith |
| Area | |
| • Total | 17.18 sq mi (44.48 km2) |
| • Land | 17.18 sq mi (44.48 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 512 ft (156 m) |
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| • Total | 588 |
| • Density | 34.24/sq mi (13.22/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 28-58960 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0694449 |
Polkville is a small town located in Smith County, Mississippi. It is a quiet place where people live and work. In 2020, about 588 people called Polkville home. The town is known for being a part of Smith County's community.
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Exploring Polkville's Location
Polkville is found in the state of Mississippi. Its exact location is 32°11′47″N 89°41′42″W / 32.19639°N 89.69500°W. This means it is in the southern part of the United States.
How Big is Polkville?
The United States Census Bureau tells us about the size of towns. Polkville covers an area of about 2.3 square miles (about 6 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the town limits.
Who Lives in Polkville?
Learning about the people in a town is called demographics. This section shares facts about the population of Polkville.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 166 | — | |
| 1980 | 129 | −22.3% | |
| 1990 | 129 | 0.0% | |
| 2000 | 132 | 2.3% | |
| 2010 | 833 | 531.1% | |
| 2020 | 588 | −29.4% | |
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Population Changes Over Time
In the year 2000, there were 132 people living in Polkville. Later, the town grew quite a bit. Polkville added nearly 14 square miles (about 36 square kilometers) of land. This change made its population jump to 833 people by 2010. It also became the largest town in Smith County. By 2020, the population was 588.
A Look at Households
In 2000, there were 51 households in Polkville. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Many of these households were married couples. Some households had children under 18 living with them.
Age Groups in Town
The people in Polkville come from all age groups. In 2000, about a quarter of the population was under 18 years old. Many adults were between 25 and 44 years old. There were also people aged 65 and older living in the town.
Working and Earning in Polkville
In 2000, the average income for a household in Polkville was $39,375. This means that half of the households earned more than this amount, and half earned less. For families, the average income was $48,750.
Learning in Polkville
The students who live in Polkville attend schools managed by the Smith County School District. This district provides education for children and teens in the area.
See also
In Spanish: Polkville (Misisipi) para niños
