Rena Lara, Mississippi facts for kids
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Rena Lara, Mississippi
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 Rena Lara, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
Rena Lara, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Coahoma |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.29 sq mi (5.94 km2) |
| • Land | 2.29 sq mi (5.94 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 164 ft (50 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 123 |
| • Density | 53.66/sq mi (20.72/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 662 |
| GNIS feature ID | 676600 |
Rena Lara is a small community in Coahoma County, Mississippi, United States. It's known as a census-designated place, which means it's a special area the government counts for population. However, it doesn't have its own city government. It's also an unincorporated community, meaning it's not officially a town or city. You can find Rena Lara along Mississippi Highway 1.
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History of Rena Lara
Rena Lara has a history connected to the old Yazoo and Mississippi Valley Railroad. This railroad had a special section called the Riverside Division that passed through here. Long ago, Rena Lara was a busy spot. It had two general stores where people could buy many different things. There were also two grocery stores for food. A company called Richardson and May Land & Planting Company also operated here.
Post Office Services
The community of Rena Lara has its own post office. It uses the ZIP code 38767. This post office has been helping people send and receive mail for a very long time. It first opened its doors in 1895.
Famous People from Rena Lara
A famous person named Pepper Sharpe was born in Rena Lara. He was a talented pitcher who played baseball in the Negro leagues.
Population and Demographics
Rena Lara was first officially counted as a census-designated place in the 2020 Census. At that time, its population was 123 people.
Who Lives in Rena Lara?
According to the 2020 census, most people living in Rena Lara are White, making up about 83% of the population. About 10.5% of the residents are Black or African American. A small number of people, about 5.7%, are of mixed racial backgrounds. Only a very small part of the population, less than 1%, is Hispanic or Latino.
