Standing Pine, Mississippi facts for kids
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Standing Pine, Mississippi
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Location of Standing Pine, Mississippi
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 Standing Pine, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Leake |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.50 sq mi (9.06 km2) |
| • Land | 3.49 sq mi (9.04 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 443 ft (135 m) |
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| • Total | 517 |
| • Density | 148.05/sq mi (57.16/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 28-70120 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0707162 |
Standing Pine is a small community in Leake County, Mississippi, United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's a special area defined for counting people.
This community is one of eight that make up the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians Reservation. A large part of the people living here, about 94%, are Choctaw. In 2020, the total population of Standing Pine was 517 people.
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Where is Standing Pine Located?
Standing Pine is in the southeastern part of Leake County. It is about 8 miles (13 km) southeast of Carthage, which is the main town of the county.
The community covers an area of about 3.5 square miles (9.1 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a small amount of water. Standing Pine is built on low hills. Water from these hills flows into Standing Pine Creek and Pottock Creek. Both of these creeks eventually flow into the Pearl River.
Who Lives in Standing Pine?
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| 2020 | 517 | — | |
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In 2020, there were 517 people living in Standing Pine. Most of the people living here are Native American, especially from the Choctaw tribe.
Here's a quick look at the different groups of people in Standing Pine as of 2020:
- About 79.5% of the people are Native American (not Hispanic).
- About 9.5% are White (not Hispanic).
- About 4.5% are Mixed/Multi-Racial (not Hispanic).
- About 4.3% are Hispanic or Latino.
- Smaller numbers of Black or African American and Asian people also live here.
In 2020, there were 177 households in Standing Pine. A household means all the people who live together in one home. Most of these households, 168 of them, were families.
Learning and Education
Students in Standing Pine go to schools that are part of the Leake County School District.
For Native American students, there's another option: the Choctaw Tribal School System. This school system is run by the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians. Standing Pine Elementary School, which is part of this tribal system, is located right in the community.
Famous People from Standing Pine
Some well-known people have connections to Standing Pine:
- Ross Barnett: He was a governor of Mississippi. A governor is the leader of a state government.
- David W. Huff: He is a singer, famous for being part of the band David and the Giants.
See also
In Spanish: Standing Pine para niños
