Poplarville, Mississippi facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Poplarville, Mississippi
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Pearl River County Courthouse
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P-Ville, PopVegas
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Location of Poplarville, Mississippi
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 Poplarville, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Pearl River |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.42 sq mi (14.04 km2) |
| • Land | 5.41 sq mi (14.01 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 318 ft (97 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,833 |
| • Density | 523.85/sq mi (202.26/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
39470
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| Area code(s) | 601/769 |
| FIPS code | 28-59480 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0676247 |
Poplarville is a city located in Pearl River County, Mississippi, United States. It is the "county seat" of Pearl River County. This means it's the main city where the county government offices are found. In 2020, about 2,833 people lived there. Poplarville also hosts a fun annual event called the Blueberry Jubilee, which has rides, crafts, and rodeos.
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History of Poplarville
Poplarville got its name from a person known as Poplar Jim Smith. He was the first owner of the land where the town was built.
Important Events in Poplarville
In 1959, a significant event happened in Poplarville. An African-American man named Mack Charles Parker was taken from the local jail. His body was found later. This event brought national attention to the challenges faced by African Americans in the South. It also helped to speed up the American Civil Rights Movement, which worked for equal rights for all people.
In 2005, Hurricane Katrina caused a lot of damage to Poplarville. Winds were unofficially recorded at 135 miles per hour (217 km/h) at Pearl River Community College. The Ohio Army National Guard came to help the community recover. They helped with security and checked on families. President George W. Bush and Governor Haley Barbour also visited Poplarville after the hurricane.
A fire in 2006 destroyed three buildings downtown. Later, in 2014, citizens voted to allow the sale of beer and wine in the city.
Geography of Poplarville
Poplarville covers a total area of about 3.9 square miles (10.1 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
People and Population
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 232 | — | |
| 1900 | 990 | 326.7% | |
| 1910 | 1,272 | 28.5% | |
| 1920 | 1,290 | 1.4% | |
| 1930 | 1,498 | 16.1% | |
| 1940 | 1,664 | 11.1% | |
| 1950 | 1,852 | 11.3% | |
| 1960 | 2,136 | 15.3% | |
| 1970 | 2,312 | 8.2% | |
| 1980 | 2,562 | 10.8% | |
| 1990 | 2,561 | 0.0% | |
| 2000 | 2,601 | 1.6% | |
| 2010 | 2,894 | 11.3% | |
| 2020 | 2,833 | −2.1% | |
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How Poplarville's Population Looks
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 1,857 | 65.55% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 774 | 27.32% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.28% |
| Asian | 22 | 0.78% |
| Other/Mixed | 101 | 3.57% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 71 | 2.51% |
As of the 2020 census, there were 2,833 people living in Poplarville. These people made up 733 households, with 499 of them being families.
Famous People from Poplarville
Many interesting people have connections to Poplarville:
- Theodore G. Bilbo: A U.S. Senator who was born near Poplarville.
- Jimmy Buffett: A famous musician who lived in Poplarville for a time.
- Glen Day: A professional golfer on the PGA Tour.
- Chapel Hart: A popular country music group.
- Jim Henderson: A radio voice announcer for the New Orleans Saints football team.
- Whitney Miller: The first winner of the TV show MasterChef in the United States.
- Jansen Owen: A member of the Mississippi House of Representatives.
- Larkin I. Smith: A member of the U.S. House of Representatives.
Education in Poplarville
Students in Poplarville attend schools within the Poplarville School District. The city is also home to Pearl River Community College, which offers higher education.
See also
In Spanish: Poplarville para niños
