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Vancleave, Mississippi
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Location of Vancleave, Mississippi
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 Vancleave, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States of America |
| State |  Mississippi |
| County | Jackson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 44.15 sq mi (114.34 km2) |
| • Land | 43.14 sq mi (111.74 km2) |
| • Water | 1.00 sq mi (2.60 km2) |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
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| • Total | 5,592 |
| • Density | 129.62/sq mi (50.05/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
39565
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| Area code(s) | 228 |
| FIPS code | 28-76200 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0689195 |
Vancleave is a small community in Jackson County, Mississippi, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially a city. Vancleave is part of the larger Pascagoula metropolitan area. In 2020, about 5,592 people lived there.
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Where is Vancleave Located?
Vancleave covers a large part of central Jackson County. It has a total area of about 114 square kilometers (44 square miles). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
The main part of Vancleave is found along Mississippi Highway 57. The community stretches out quite a bit. To the north, it reaches Mississippi Highway 614. To the east, it goes all the way to the Pascagoula River. The southern edge is near the city of Gautier. Vancleave is about 18 miles northwest of Pascagoula, which is the main city in Jackson County. It's also about 19 miles northeast of Biloxi.
Who Lives in Vancleave?
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| 2020 | 5,592 | — | |
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The table below shows the different groups of people who lived in Vancleave in 2020. Most residents are White.
| Group | Number | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 4,805 | 85.93% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 234 | 4.18% |
| Native American | 63 | 1.13% |
| Asian | 27 | 0.48% |
| Other/Mixed Race | 297 | 5.31% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 166 | 2.97% |
In 2020, there were 5,592 people living in Vancleave. These people lived in 1,785 households, and 1,224 of these were families.
Keeping Vancleave Safe
The community of Vancleave has services to help keep everyone safe.
Fire Department
The Central Jackson County Fire Department is in charge of putting out fires and helping in emergencies.
Law Enforcement
The Jackson County Sheriff's Office provides police services for Vancleave. They help keep the peace and respond to calls for help.
Learning in Vancleave
Students in Vancleave attend schools that are part of the Jackson County School District. The community has several schools for different age groups.
Elementary Schools
- Vancleave Lower Elementary School
- Vancleave Upper Elementary School
Middle School
- Vancleave Middle School
High School
- Vancleave High School
Vancleave also has a local library branch. It is part of the Jackson-George Regional Library system. You can find it at 12604 Highway 57.
Famous People from Vancleave
Several notable people have connections to Vancleave:
- Elley Duhé is a singer and songwriter known for pop music.
- Paul Overstreet is a famous Nashville singer and songwriter. He wrote popular songs like "Diggin' Up Bones".
- Jacob L. Reddix (1897–1973) was an important educator and university president.
- Mike Seymour is a politician who serves in the Mississippi State Senate.
- Chris White is a football player. He played as a linebacker for the New England Patriots.
See also
In Spanish: Vancleave para niños
