Rawls Springs, Mississippi facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Rawls Springs, Mississippi
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Rawls Springs Attendance Center
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 Rawls Springs, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Forrest |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.84 sq mi (4.76 km2) |
| • Land | 1.83 sq mi (4.73 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 174 ft (53 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,202 |
| • Density | 658.27/sq mi (254.21/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
39402
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| Area code(s) | 601 |
| GNIS feature ID | 676496 |
Rawls Springs is a small community in Forrest County, Mississippi, United States. It is not an official city or town. Instead, it is called an unincorporated community. This means it does not have its own local government. It is also a census-designated place (CDP). This is a special area the government defines for counting people.
In 2020, about 1,202 people lived in Rawls Springs. It is located about 6.5 miles northwest of a larger city called Hattiesburg. Rawls Springs is also part of the bigger Hattiesburg metropolitan area. This means it is connected to the economy and daily life of Hattiesburg.
Rawls Springs used to be on the route of the old Illinois Central Railroad. A post office served the community from 1905 to 1927.
Who Lives in Rawls Springs?
This section shares information about the people who live in Rawls Springs. This data comes from the 2020 United States census.
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| 2020 | 1,202 | — | |
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In 2020, there were 1,202 people living in Rawls Springs. These people made up 686 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Out of these, 505 were families.
The population of Rawls Springs is diverse. Most residents identify as Black or African American. White residents make up the next largest group. There are also smaller numbers of people from other racial backgrounds. Some residents identify as Hispanic or Latino.
Famous People from Rawls Springs
- Mercy Baby, a well-known blues musician, was from Rawls Springs.
See also
In Spanish: Rawls Springs para niños
