Sunflower, Mississippi facts for kids
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Sunflower, Mississippi
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Home On The River
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Location of Sunflower, Mississippi
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 Sunflower, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Sunflower |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.61 sq mi (1.57 km2) |
| • Land | 0.61 sq mi (1.57 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 121 ft (37 m) |
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| • Total | 964 |
| • Density | 1,590.76/sq mi (614.01/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
38778
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| Area code(s) | 662 |
| FIPS code | 28-71600 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406690 |
Sunflower is a town located in Sunflower County, Mississippi. It's a friendly place with a history tied to the Mississippi Delta region. In 2020, about 964 people lived here.
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Population Changes in Sunflower
The number of people living in Sunflower has changed over the years. Here's a look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| 1920 | 517 | — | |
| 1930 | 530 | 2.5% | |
| 1940 | 630 | 18.9% | |
| 1950 | 639 | 1.4% | |
| 1960 | 662 | 3.6% | |
| 1970 | 983 | 48.5% | |
| 1980 | 1,027 | 4.5% | |
| 1990 | 729 | −29.0% | |
| 2000 | 696 | −4.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,159 | 66.5% | |
| 2020 | 964 | −16.8% | |
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Who Lives in Sunflower?
The 2020 United States Census counted 964 people living in Sunflower. These people lived in 424 households, which are like family units or groups of people living together. There were also 278 families.
Most people in Sunflower identify as Black or African American. A smaller number identify as White. There are also a few people who identify as Native American, or as more than one race. A small group identifies as Hispanic or Latino.
Schools in Sunflower
The schools in Sunflower are part of the Sunflower County Consolidated School District. This district helps make sure students get a good education.
- Younger students go to Ruleville Central Elementary School.
- Older students attend Thomas E. Edwards, Sr. High School. This school used to be called Ruleville Central High School.
Before 2022, some students went to East Sunflower Elementary School. However, that school closed, and those students now go to Ruleville Central Elementary.
Freedom Project
Sunflower is also home to a special program called the Sunflower County Freedom Project. This is an independent, non-profit program for middle and high school students. It's an after-school program that helps students learn and grow. It's inspired by the Freedom Schools that were important during the 1960s Civil Rights Movement.
Famous People from Sunflower
Many talented people have come from Sunflower. Here are a few:
- Willie Best: An African-American actor who appeared in movies during the 1930s and 1940s.
- Jerry Butler: A famous soul singer. He is so well-known that he was added to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
- Craig Claiborne: He was a food critic for the New York Times for many years. He helped people learn about different foods and restaurants.
- Larry Herndon: A professional baseball player who played for the Detroit Tigers.
- Matt "Guitar" Murphy: A talented blues guitarist.
- Big John Wrencher: A blues harmonica player and singer.
- Little Milton: A blues singer and guitarist who is in the Blues Hall of Fame.
See also
In Spanish: Sunflower (Misisipi) para niños
