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Thaxton, Mississippi
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Location of Thaxton, Mississippi
Location of Thaxton, Mississippi
Thaxton, Mississippi is located in the United States
Thaxton, Mississippi
Thaxton, Mississippi
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Mississippi
County Pontotoc
Area
 • Total 10.47 sq mi (27.12 km2)
 • Land 10.38 sq mi (26.87 km2)
 • Water 0.10 sq mi (0.25 km2)
Elevation
430 ft (130 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 692
 • Density 66.70/sq mi (25.75/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
38871
Area code(s) 662
FIPS code 28-72760
GNIS feature ID 2406728

Thaxton is a small and friendly town located in Pontotoc County, Mississippi, in the United States. It's a quiet place where many families live. In 2020, about 692 people called Thaxton home.

Thaxton's Location and Size

Thaxton is found in the state of Mississippi. It covers an area of about 27.12 square kilometers (10.47 square miles). Most of this area is land. Only a tiny part, about 0.25 square kilometers (0.10 square miles), is water.

Who Lives in Thaxton?

The number of people living in Thaxton has grown over the years. Here's how the population has changed:

Historical population
Census Pop.
1910 143
1980 404
1990 431 6.7%
2000 513 19.0%
2010 643 25.3%
2020 692 7.6%
U.S. Decennial Census

Thaxton's Population in 2000

Back in 2000, there were 513 people living in Thaxton. They lived in 173 different homes. Most of these homes (146) were families.

  • Almost half of the homes (49.7%) had children under 18.
  • Most families (72.8%) were married couples.
  • About 12.1% of homes had just one person living there.
  • The average home had almost 3 people (2.97).

Age Groups in Thaxton

The people in Thaxton were of different ages:

  • About 29.4% were under 18 years old.
  • About 12.3% were young adults (18 to 24).
  • About 29.6% were adults (25 to 44).
  • About 19.7% were older adults (45 to 64).
  • About 9.0% were 65 years or older.

The average age of people in Thaxton was 34 years old.

Money and Jobs in Thaxton

In 2000, the average income for a family in Thaxton was about $42,250 per year. For individuals, the average income was about $15,941. A small number of families (8.2%) and people (9.2%) lived below the poverty line. This included some children and older adults.

Learning in Thaxton

Children and teens in Thaxton go to schools managed by the Pontotoc County School District. This district helps make sure students get a good education.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Thaxton para niños

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