Schlater, Mississippi facts for kids
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Schlater, Mississippi
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Location of Schlater, Mississippi
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 Schlater, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Leflore |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor and board of aldermen |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.15 sq mi (2.99 km2) |
| • Land | 1.15 sq mi (2.99 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 131 ft (40 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 236 |
| • Density | 204.51/sq mi (78.95/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
38952
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| Area code(s) | 662 |
| FIPS code | 28-66080 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2407296 |
Schlater is a small town located in Leflore County, Mississippi, in the United States. In 2020, about 236 people lived there. The town is part of the Greenwood, Mississippi micropolitan area, which is a group of nearby towns and cities that are connected.
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Where is Schlater?
Schlater is found in the northwestern part of Leflore County. A road called Mississippi Highway 442 goes right through the town. If you go east on this road for about 3 miles, you'll reach U.S. Route 49E. If you go west for about 10 miles, you'll get to Doddsville and U.S. Route 49W.
From Schlater, it's about 17 miles northwest to Greenwood. Greenwood is the main city and the "county seat" of Leflore County. This means it's where the county government offices are located.
The town of Schlater covers an area of about 3.0 square kilometers (or 1.15 square miles). All of this area is land. A narrow waterway called McNutt Lake flows through the town. This lake connects to Ashland Brake on the east and the Quiver River on the west. The Quiver River is part of the larger Yazoo River system.
People of Schlater
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 398 | — | |
| 1980 | 429 | 7.8% | |
| 1990 | 404 | −5.8% | |
| 2000 | 388 | −4.0% | |
| 2010 | 310 | −20.1% | |
| 2020 | 236 | −23.9% | |
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The number of people living in Schlater has changed over the years. In 2000, there were 388 people. By 2010, the population had decreased to 310. The most recent count in 2020 showed 236 people living in the town.
In 2010, most of the people living in Schlater were Black or African American (about 68.7%). About 29.0% were White, and a small number of people were from two or more races.
In 2000, there were 141 households in Schlater. A household is a group of people living together in one home. The average household had about 2.75 people. The average family had about 3.29 people.
The age of people in Schlater varied. About 32.2% of the population was under 18 years old. About 12.9% of the people were 65 years old or older. The median age in the town was 34 years. This means half the people were younger than 34 and half were older.
Schools in Schlater
Children in Schlater attend schools within the Greenwood-Leflore School District. The high school for students in Schlater is Amanda Elzy High School. Before 2019, Schlater was part of the Leflore County School District. However, this district joined with the Greenwood School District to form the new Greenwood-Leflore School District.
Famous People from Schlater
Some notable people have come from Schlater:
- Means Johnston, Jr. – An admiral in the United States Navy.
- Ben Jones – A professional race car driver.
- Woodrow Stanley – A politician from Michigan.
See also
In Spanish: Schlater para niños
