Rienzi, Mississippi facts for kids
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Rienzi
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Building at Main and Front
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Location of Rienzi, Mississippi
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 Rienzi, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
Rienzi, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Alcorn |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.99 sq mi (2.57 km2) |
| • Land | 0.99 sq mi (2.57 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 476 ft (145 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 281 |
| • Density | 283.84/sq mi (109.55/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
38865
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| Area code(s) | 662 |
| FIPS code | 28-62560 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2407219 |
Rienzi is a small town located in Alcorn County, Mississippi, in the United States. In 2020, about 281 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a rich history.
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History of Rienzi
Rienzi got its name from a famous Italian politician from the Middle Ages named Cola di Rienzo. The town was first settled a long time ago, in 1830. Its original location was about one mile west of where it is today, close to a place called the Nesly Williams Plantation.
Geography of Rienzi
Rienzi is located in the southern part of Alcorn County. The town covers an area of about 2.57 square kilometers (or 1 square mile), and all of it is land. There's no water area within the town limits.
The main roads in Rienzi are Mississippi Highway 356, which is also known as Main Street and Front Street. This highway runs through the town. Rienzi is just east of where Highway 356 meets U.S. Route 45.
- To the north of Rienzi, you'll find the city of Corinth.
- To the south, there's the town of Booneville.
- And to the northeast, you can find Glen.
Population Facts
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 230 | — | |
| 1910 | 434 | 88.7% | |
| 1920 | 493 | 13.6% | |
| 1930 | 500 | 1.4% | |
| 1940 | 458 | −8.4% | |
| 1950 | 468 | 2.2% | |
| 1960 | 375 | −19.9% | |
| 1970 | 363 | −3.2% | |
| 1980 | 423 | 16.5% | |
| 1990 | 339 | −19.9% | |
| 2000 | 330 | −2.7% | |
| 2010 | 317 | −3.9% | |
| 2020 | 281 | −11.4% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 330 people living in Rienzi. These people lived in 127 different homes, and 99 of those were families. The population was a mix of different backgrounds. About 69% of the people were White, and about 28% were African American. A small percentage were from other racial groups.
The average home in Rienzi had about 2.6 people living in it. The average family had about 3 people. The median age of people in Rienzi was 39 years old. This means half the people were younger than 39, and half were older.
Education in Rienzi
Students living in Rienzi attend schools that are part of the Alcorn School District.
Famous People from Rienzi
Some interesting people have come from Rienzi, including:
- Jamie Davis, a singer known for Southern rock music.
- Lee Denson, a singer and songwriter who was part of the rockabilly music scene.
- Billy McCoy, a politician.
- Bill Michael, who was a head football coach for the University of Texas at El Paso.
See also
In Spanish: Rienzi (Misisipi) para niños
