Runnelstown, Mississippi facts for kids

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Census-designated place
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Country	United States
State	Mississippi
County	Perry
Area
• Total	1.90 sq mi (4.91 km2)
• Land	1.90 sq mi (4.91 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	157 ft (48 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	320
• Density	168.69/sq mi (65.14/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	39476
Area code(s)	601
GNIS feature ID	694631

Runnelstown is a small community located in Perry County, Mississippi, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place, which means it's an area identified by the US Census Bureau for counting people. However, it does not have its own local government like a city or town. It is also an unincorporated community, meaning it's not officially part of any city.

History of Runnelstown

A post office used to operate in Runnelstown. It was open for a few years, from 1909 to 1914.

Runnelstown was first officially recognized as a census-designated place in the 2020 Census. At that time, its population was counted as 320 people.

Notable People

Jessica Carter, who was born in Runnelstown, represented Mississippi in the Miss Teen USA pageant in 2012. This is a competition for young women aged 14 to 19.

Population and Demographics

The word "demographics" describes the different groups of people living in an area. This includes things like their age, race, and background.

Runnelstown's Population in 2020

In the 2020 census, 320 people lived in Runnelstown. Most of the residents were White. There were also smaller numbers of people who identified as Black or African American, Native American, and Asian. A small number of people identified as being of Hispanic or Latino background.