Van Vleet, Mississippi facts for kids
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Van Vleet, Mississippi
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 Van Vleet, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
Van Vleet, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Chickasaw |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.77 sq mi (2.00 km2) |
| • Land | 0.77 sq mi (2.00 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 377 ft (115 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 95 |
| • Density | 123.22/sq mi (47.57/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
38877
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| Area code(s) | 662 |
| GNIS feature ID | 695068 |
Van Vleet is a small place in Chickasaw County, Mississippi, United States. It's known as a census-designated place, which means it's an area the government counts for population, but it's not an official town. Van Vleet is located where two roads meet: Mississippi Highway 32 and Mississippi Highway 385. It's about 8 miles (13 km) northeast of a town called Houston. Van Vleet even has its own post office with the ZIP code 38877.
History of Van Vleet
Van Vleet has a simple but interesting history. It was once a stop on the old Houston Branch of the Southern Railway. This railway helped connect places and move goods.
The first post office in Van Vleet opened its doors in 1891. This was an important step for the community, making it easier for people to send and receive mail.
In the 2020 Census, Van Vleet was officially named a census-designated place for the first time. The census counted 95 people living there.
People Living in Van Vleet
The United States government counts how many people live in different areas every ten years. This is called a census.
Van Vleet's Population in 2020
In the 2020 census, Van Vleet had a total population of 95 people. Here's a quick look at the different groups of people who live there:
- Most people, about 70.53%, were White.
- About 9.47% were Black or African American.
- Native Americans made up about 4.21% of the population.
- About 4.21% were Asian.
- Some people, about 4.21%, were of Mixed Race.
- About 7.37% of the people identified as Hispanic or Latino. People of Hispanic or Latino background can be of any race.
