Satartia, Mississippi facts for kids
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Satartia, Mississippi
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Location in Mississippi
Satartia, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Yazoo |
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| • Type | Mayor-Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.14 sq mi (0.37 km2) |
| • Land | 0.14 sq mi (0.37 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 102 ft (31 m) |
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| • Total | 41 |
| • Density | 284.72/sq mi (109.91/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
39162
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| Area code(s) | 662 |
| FIPS code | 28-65680 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2407542 |
Satartia is a small village located in Yazoo County, Mississippi. In 2020, only 41 people lived there, making it the smallest village in Mississippi.
It sits on the east bank of the Yazoo River. Long ago, Satartia was a busy river port. It is also one of the oldest settlements in Yazoo County that was not founded by Native Americans.
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History of Satartia
The name "Satartia" comes from the Choctaw language. It means "pumpkin place." This name likely came from the small gourds that grew in the area.
In the early 1800s, Satartia was a very active shipping point. Steamboats carried cotton from here down the Yazoo River to New Orleans.
During the American Civil War, General Grant sailed a gunboat from Vicksburg. He captured the village of Satartia. The Wilson House on Plum Street was used as his headquarters during this time.
The war also saw the creation of the "Satartia Rifles." This was a well-known group of soldiers from the 12th Mississippi Infantry Regiment. They fought for the Confederate side.
In February 2020, a pipeline near Satartia broke. This pipeline carried liquid carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulfide. First responders quickly helped the 42 residents of Satartia to safety. About 250 other people living nearby were also evacuated. In 2022, the company that owned the pipeline was asked to pay a large fine.
Geography of the Village
Satartia is a small village. According to the United States Census Bureau, its total area is about 0.2 square miles (0.52 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population Changes Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 146 | — | |
| 1910 | 187 | 28.1% | |
| 1920 | 135 | −27.8% | |
| 1930 | 139 | 3.0% | |
| 1940 | 152 | 9.4% | |
| 1950 | 105 | −30.9% | |
| 1960 | 126 | 20.0% | |
| 1970 | 95 | −24.6% | |
| 1980 | 73 | −23.2% | |
| 1990 | 59 | −19.2% | |
| 2000 | 68 | 15.3% | |
| 2010 | 55 | −19.1% | |
| 2020 | 41 | −25.5% | |
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2020 Census Information
| Race / Ethnicity | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 49 | 35 | 89.09% | 85.37% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 6 | 2 | 10.91% | 4.88% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Some Other Race alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Mixed Race/Multi-Racial (NH) | 0 | 2 | 0.00% | 4.88% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0 | 2 | 0.00% | 4.88% |
| Total | 55 | 41 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Note: The US Census counts Hispanic/Latino people as an ethnic group. This table separates them from racial categories. People who are Hispanic/Latino can be of any race.
2010 Census Information
In 2010, there were 55 people living in Satartia. Most of the residents, about 89.1%, were White. The remaining 10.9% were Black or African American.
Education in Satartia
The Yazoo County School District serves the village of Satartia. Students living here attend Yazoo County Middle School. They also go to Yazoo County High School.
Notable People from Satartia
- Rod Barnes – a college basketball coach.
- Charles Read – a Navy officer known as the "Seawolf of the Confederacy."
Images for kids
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Looking west from Satartia in 2011. The Yazoo River has flooded the buildings to the right of the levee.
See also
In Spanish: Satartia para niños
