Walnut, Mississippi facts for kids
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Walnut, Mississippi
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Location of Walnut, Mississippi
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 Walnut, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | Mississippi | ||
| County | Tippah | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 5.45 sq mi (14.12 km2) | ||
| • Land | 5.43 sq mi (14.06 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 466 ft (142 m) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 704 | ||
| • Density | 129.70/sq mi (50.08/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | ||
| ZIP code |
38683
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| Area code(s) | 662 | ||
| FIPS code | 28-77480 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 2406825 | ||
Walnut is a small town located in Tippah County, Mississippi, in the United States. In 2020, about 704 people lived there. It is a quiet community with a rich history.
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History of Walnut
Walnut was first started in 1872. It was built on land that belonged to an early settler named Henry Hopkins. Because of this, the town was first called "Hopkins."
However, just four years later, in 1876, the town's name was changed. It became known as "Walnut," which is the name it still has today.
Walnut's Location and Area
Walnut is found in the western part of Mississippi. It is located west of a city called Corinth. You can find Walnut where two main roads meet: U.S. Route 72 and Mississippi Highway 15.
The older part of Walnut's business area is along Mississippi Highway 354. This road is just east of where it crosses MS 15. The town is also only a few miles south of the border between Mississippi and Tennessee.
Walnut is about the same distance from Memphis and The Shoals in Alabama. This means it's roughly in the middle of these two larger areas.
The town covers a total area of about 5.4 square miles (14.12 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a very small part being water.
Population and People
The number of people living in Walnut has changed over the years. Here is how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 150 | — | |
| 1930 | 219 | 46.0% | |
| 1940 | 516 | 135.6% | |
| 1950 | 481 | −6.8% | |
| 1960 | 390 | −18.9% | |
| 1970 | 458 | 17.4% | |
| 1980 | 513 | 12.0% | |
| 1990 | 523 | 1.9% | |
| 2000 | 754 | 44.2% | |
| 2010 | 771 | 2.3% | |
| 2020 | 704 | −8.7% | |
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Walnut's Population in 2020
The 2020 United States census counted 704 people living in Walnut. These people lived in 383 different homes. About 244 of these homes were families.
The census also looks at the different backgrounds of people. This helps us understand the community better.
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 539 | 76.56% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 123 | 17.47% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 1 | 0.14% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 30 | 4.26% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 | 1.56% |
| Total | 704 |
Education in Walnut
Students in Walnut attend schools that are part of the North Tippah School District. This district provides education for children living in the town and nearby areas.
Local Media
Walnut has its own local radio station. It is called WLRC and broadcasts on 850 AM. This station plays Gospel music and serves Walnut and the surrounding communities during the daytime.
See also
In Spanish: Walnut (Misisipi) para niños
