Wade, Mississippi facts for kids
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Wade, Mississippi
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Location of Wade, Mississippi
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 Wade, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Jackson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.19 sq mi (16.04 km2) |
| • Land | 6.17 sq mi (15.97 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) |
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 996 |
| • Density | 161.56/sq mi (62.37/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
39567
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| Area code(s) | 228 |
| FIPS code | 28-77080 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0692298 |
Wade is a small place in Jackson County, Mississippi, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). A CDP is an area that looks like a town but isn't officially governed as one.
Wade is part of the Pascagoula Metropolitan Statistical Area. This means it's connected to a larger group of cities and towns. In 2020, about 996 people lived in Wade. The population has grown quite a bit over the years.
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Where is Wade?
Wade is located in the northeastern part of Jackson County. You can find it around where two main roads meet: Mississippi Highway 63 and Mississippi Highway 614.
Highway 63 goes north for about 21 miles to Lucedale. It also goes south for about 22 miles to Pascagoula. Pascagoula is the main city for Jackson County.
Highway 614 goes east for about 5 miles to Hurley. It goes west for about 10 miles to Mississippi Highway 57, which is north of Vancleave.
The total area of Wade is about 6.19 square miles (16.0 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
Who Lives in Wade?
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| 2020 | 996 | — | |
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People in Wade (2020 Census)
In 2020, there were 996 people living in Wade. There were 483 households, which are like homes or families living together. About 288 of these households were families.
Most of the people living in Wade are White. There are also smaller groups of Black or African American, Native American, and Asian people. Some residents identify as being of mixed race or Hispanic/Latino.
| Race | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 932 | 93.57% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 13 | 1.31% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.5% |
| Other/Mixed | 37 | 3.71% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 | 0.6% |
Schools in Wade
Students in Wade attend schools that are part of the Jackson County School District. These schools are located in nearby Hurley, Mississippi.
There are two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school that serve the students from Wade.
Elementary Schools
- East Central Lower Elementary School
- East Central Upper Elementary School
Middle School
- East Central Middle School
High School
- East Central High School
Famous People from Wade
Some notable people have connections to Wade:
- The band Taylor Red was formed here. It used to be called the Red Roots. The band is made up of three sisters: Nika, Natalie, and Nicole Taylor.
- Terry Wells is a former professional football player. He played as a running back in the National Football League.
See also
In Spanish: Wade (Misisipi) para niños
