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Renova, Mississippi
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Location of Renova, Mississippi
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 Renova, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Bolivar |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.87 sq mi (2.25 km2) |
| • Land | 0.87 sq mi (2.25 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 141 ft (43 m) |
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| • Total | 676 |
| • Density | 778.80/sq mi (300.80/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 28-61890 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0676603 |
Renova is a town in Bolivar County, Mississippi, United States.Per the 2020 census, the population was 676. The community was founded by African Americans and remains predominantly African American.
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History
In 1907, it was noted as a rapidly growing town 3 miles north of Cleveland, Mississippi with a saw mill that was served by the Yazoo & Mississippi Railroad. Monroe Work noted it among his listing of "Negro Towns and Settlements in the United States" in his Negro Yearbook series.
Geography
Renova is located at 33°46′49″N 90°43′22″W / 33.78028°N 90.72278°W (33.780179, -90.722699).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.85 square miles (2.2 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 659 | — | |
| 1990 | 636 | −3.5% | |
| 2000 | 623 | −2.0% | |
| 2010 | 668 | 7.2% | |
| 2020 | 676 | 1.2% | |
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2020 census
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 19 | 6 | 2.84% | 0.89% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 631 | 639 | 94.46% | 94.53% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 0 | 2 | 0.00% | 0.30% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 1 | 2 | 0.15% | 0.30% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Some Other Race alone (NH) | 0 | 4 | 0.00% | 0.59% |
| Mixed Race or Multi-Racial (NH) | 3 | 14 | 0.45% | 2.07% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 14 | 9 | 2.10% | 1.33% |
| Total | 668 | 676 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Education
Renova is served by the Cleveland School District. Secondary students are zoned to Cleveland Central Middle School and Cleveland Central High School.
It is located minutes from Delta State University and several community colleges.
See also
In Spanish: Renova (Misisipi) para niños
