Thaxton, Mississippi facts for kids
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Thaxton, Mississippi
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Location of Thaxton, Mississippi
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 Thaxton, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| 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) |
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| • Total | 692 |
| • Density | 66.70/sq mi (25.75/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
38871
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| 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.
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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:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 143 | — | |
| 1980 | 404 | — | |
| 1990 | 431 | 6.7% | |
| 2000 | 513 | 19.0% | |
| 2010 | 643 | 25.3% | |
| 2020 | 692 | 7.6% | |
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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
In Spanish: Thaxton para niños
