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Tillatoba, Mississippi
Location of Tillatoba, Mississippi
Location of Tillatoba, Mississippi
Tillatoba, Mississippi is located in the United States
Tillatoba, Mississippi
Tillatoba, Mississippi
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Mississippi
County Yalobusha
Area
 • Total 1.01 sq mi (2.63 km2)
 • Land 1.01 sq mi (2.63 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
308 ft (94 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 95
 • Density 93.69/sq mi (36.16/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
38961
Area code(s) 662
FIPS code 28-73440
GNIS feature ID 0694981

Tillatoba is a small town located in Yalobusha County, Mississippi, in the United States. In 2010, about 91 people lived there.

The town is known for its farm products like cotton, corn, and raising animals such as chickens and cattle. Timber (wood from trees) is also important. The Holly Springs National Forest is located to the east of Tillatoba.

A Look Back: The History of Tillatoba

Tillatoba got its name from a nearby stream called Tillatoba Creek.

Where is Tillatoba?

Tillatoba covers an area of about 1 square mile (2.6 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.

Who Lives in Tillatoba?

Historical population
Census Pop.
2020 95
U.S. Decennial Census

In 2020, there were 95 people living in Tillatoba. There were 26 households and 12 families in the town.

People in Tillatoba: A Closer Look

Tillatoba racial composition
Group Number Percentage
White (not Hispanic) 75 78.95%
Black or African American (not Hispanic) 13 13.68%
Other/Mixed 4 4.21%
Hispanic or Latino 3 3.16%

This table shows the different groups of people living in Tillatoba based on the 2020 census. Most residents are White, followed by Black or African American.

Learning in Tillatoba

Students in Tillatoba attend schools that are part of the Coffeeville School District.

Famous People from Tillatoba

  • Jim Champion was a football player and coach in both American and Canadian football. He was born in Tillatoba.
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