Saltillo, Mississippi facts for kids
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Saltillo, Mississippi
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| City of Saltillo | ||
Downtown Saltillo
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Location in Lee county and Mississippi
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 Saltillo, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Mississippi |
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| County | Lee | |
| Districts | 1, 2 | |
| Founded | July 20, 1849 | |
| Incorporated | July 20, 1870 | |
| Named for | Saltillo, Mexico | |
| Government | ||
| • Type | Mayor–Council | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 8.21 sq mi (21.26 km2) | |
| • Land | 8.19 sq mi (21.20 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) | |
| Elevation | 322 ft (98 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,922 | |
| • Density | 601.20/sq mi (232.13/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | |
| ZIP code(s) |
38866
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| Area code(s) | 662 | |
| FIPS code | 28-64840 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 677306 | |
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| Major airport | Memphis Airport (MEM) | |
Saltillo is a city located in Lee County, Mississippi, in the United States. It's found in the northern part of the Tupelo micropolitan area. Saltillo was started in 1849. In 2020, about 4,922 people lived there.
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Saltillo's Location and Size
Saltillo is a city with a total area of about 8.7 square miles (22.5 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, and a very small part is water. The United States Census Bureau helps us know these facts.
Who Lives in Saltillo?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 148 | — | |
| 1880 | 262 | 77.0% | |
| 1900 | 209 | — | |
| 1910 | 306 | 46.4% | |
| 1920 | 440 | 43.8% | |
| 1930 | 432 | −1.8% | |
| 1940 | 468 | 8.3% | |
| 1950 | 501 | 7.1% | |
| 1960 | 536 | 7.0% | |
| 1970 | 836 | 56.0% | |
| 1980 | 1,271 | 52.0% | |
| 1990 | 1,782 | 40.2% | |
| 2000 | 3,393 | 90.4% | |
| 2010 | 4,752 | 40.1% | |
| 2020 | 4,922 | 3.6% | |
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This section tells us about the people who live in Saltillo. Every ten years, the United States counts its population. This is called a census.
Saltillo's Population in 2020
In 2020, the 2020 United States Census found that 4,922 people lived in Saltillo. These people made up 1,839 households and 1,151 families.
| Group | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White | 3,839 | 78.0% |
| Black or African American | 758 | 15.4% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.12% |
| Asian | 45 | 0.91% |
| Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.08% |
| Other/Mixed | 171 | 3.47% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 99 | 2.01% |
This table shows the different groups of people living in Saltillo based on the 2020 census. Most residents are White, followed by Black or African American.
Schools in Saltillo
Most students in Saltillo attend schools run by the Lee County School District. This district operates Saltillo High School. A smaller part of the city is served by the Tupelo School District, whose high school is Tupelo High School.
Famous People from Saltillo
Saltillo has been home to several notable people, including:
- Andy Dillard: An American baseball player.
- Steve Dillard (born 1951): Another American baseball player.
- Tim Dillard (born 1983): Also an American baseball player, continuing the family's connection to the sport.
- James Gilreath (1936–2003): An American musician.
- Kathryn Kelly: Known for her connection to the famous gangster Machine Gun Kelly.
- Trent Kelly: He is a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Mississippi's 1st congressional district.
- Merle Taylor (1927–1987): An American musician.
See also
In Spanish: Saltillo (Misisipi) para niños
