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Potts Camp, Mississippi
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Location of Potts Camp, Mississippi
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 Potts Camp, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Marshall |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.97 sq mi (2.52 km2) |
| • Land | 0.97 sq mi (2.52 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 344 ft (105 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 523 |
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467 |
| • Density | 480.95/sq mi (185.61/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
38659
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| Area code(s) | 662 |
| FIPS code | 28-59720 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0694464 |
Potts Camp is a town in Marshall County, Mississippi. The population was 523 at the 2010 census.
Geography
Potts Camp is located at 34°38′53″N 89°18′17″W / 34.64806°N 89.30472°W (34.647997, -89.304598).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.9 square miles (2.3 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 306 | — | |
| 1910 | 312 | 2.0% | |
| 1920 | 319 | 2.2% | |
| 1930 | 326 | 2.2% | |
| 1940 | 394 | 20.9% | |
| 1950 | 432 | 9.6% | |
| 1960 | 429 | −0.7% | |
| 1970 | 459 | 7.0% | |
| 1980 | 525 | 14.4% | |
| 1990 | 483 | −8.0% | |
| 2000 | 494 | 2.3% | |
| 2010 | 523 | 5.9% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 467 | −10.7% | |
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2020 census
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White | 243 | 58.41% |
| Black or African American | 149 | 35.82% |
| Other/Mixed | 20 | 4.81% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 | 0.96% |
As of the 2020 United States Census, there were 416 people, 257 households, and 145 families residing in the town.
Education
The Town of Potts Camp is served by the Marshall County School District.
Notable people
- Bob Boyd, former Major League Baseball player.
- Kenny Brown (blues guitarist)
See also
In Spanish: Potts Camp para niños
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