Pope, Mississippi facts for kids
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Pope, Mississippi
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 Pope, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Panola |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.45 sq mi (3.75 km2) |
| • Land | 1.45 sq mi (3.75 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 272 ft (83 m) |
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| • Total | 268 |
| • Density | 184.83/sq mi (71.38/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
38658
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| Area code(s) | 662 |
| FIPS code | 28-59240 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2407529 |
Pope is a small village located in Panola County, Mississippi, in the United States. In 2020, about 268 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a friendly community.
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Where is Pope Located?
Pope is a village in Mississippi. It covers a total area of about 1.0 square mile (2.6 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
Who Lives in Pope?
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Pope has changed over the years. A census is a count of all the people in a place.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 181 | — | |
| 1900 | 172 | — | |
| 1910 | 163 | −5.2% | |
| 1920 | 278 | 70.6% | |
| 1930 | 190 | −31.7% | |
| 1940 | 248 | 30.5% | |
| 1950 | 246 | −0.8% | |
| 1960 | 246 | 0.0% | |
| 1970 | 210 | −14.6% | |
| 1980 | 208 | −1.0% | |
| 1990 | 171 | −17.8% | |
| 2000 | 241 | 40.9% | |
| 2010 | 215 | −10.8% | |
| 2020 | 268 | 24.7% | |
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In 2000, the census showed that 241 people lived in Pope. There were 88 households, which are groups of people living together. Most of these (69) were families.
Community Makeup
The people in Pope come from different backgrounds. In 2000, about 83.82% of the people were White. About 14.52% were African American. A small number (1.66%) were from two or more races.
Many households (40.9%) had children under 18 living there. More than half (56.8%) were married couples. Some households (17.0%) had a female head without a husband. About 20.5% were not families.
Age Groups in Pope
The population of Pope includes people of all ages.
- About 28.6% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 8.3% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 27.8% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 18.7% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 16.6% were 65 years or older.
The average age in the village was 36 years.
Income and Economy
In 2000, the average income for a household in Pope was $33,125 per year. For families, the average income was $30,000. About 11.6% of all people in Pope lived below the poverty line. This means their income was below a certain level needed to meet basic needs. This included 8.3% of those under 18 and 22.5% of those 65 or older.
Education in Pope
The schools in Pope are part of the South Panola School District. Students living in Pope usually go to Pope Elementary/Junior High School. For high school, they attend South Panola High School in Batesville. While Pope Elementary School doesn't have pre-kindergarten, younger students can go to pre-k classes in Batesville.
Famous People from Pope
Several notable people have come from Pope:
- Dennis Baker was a politician and judge in Mississippi. A legislator is someone who makes laws.
- Cliff Finch was the governor of Mississippi from 1976 to 1980. A governor is the leader of a state.
- Charles "Bobo" Shaw was a talented jazz drummer.
See also
In Spanish: Pope (Misisipi) para niños
