Weir, Mississippi facts for kids
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Weir, Mississippi
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Sign of the entrance to Weir
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Location of Weir, Mississippi
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Choctaw |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.07 sq mi (2.76 km2) |
| • Land | 1.05 sq mi (2.72 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 472 ft (144 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 441 |
| • Density | 419.60/sq mi (161.96/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
39772
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| Area code(s) | 662 |
| FIPS code | 28-78520 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0679425 |
Weir is a small town in Choctaw County, Mississippi, in the United States. In 2020, about 441 people lived there. The town's population has changed over the years, with 459 people living there in 2010 and 553 in 2000.
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History of Weir
The town of Weir was started in 1868 by two brothers, John and James Weir. John Weir was a former colonel from the Confederate Army.
Weir experienced a tornado on April 24, 2010. A tornado is a powerful, spinning storm that can cause a lot of damage.
Where is Weir Located?
Weir is in the southwestern part of Choctaw County. It is located near the Yockanookany River to the north. Mississippi Highway 12 runs north of the town. This highway connects Weir to Ackerman, which is the county seat (the main town of the county), and to Kosciusko.
The town covers a total area of about 2.8 square kilometers (1.07 square miles). Most of this area is land, with a small part, about 0.04 square kilometers (0.01 square miles), being water.
Population and People
The population of Weir has changed over the years. Here's how many people have lived in Weir during different census years:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 91 | — | |
| 1910 | 220 | 141.8% | |
| 1920 | 377 | 71.4% | |
| 1930 | 570 | 51.2% | |
| 1940 | 552 | −3.2% | |
| 1950 | 570 | 3.3% | |
| 1960 | 522 | −8.4% | |
| 1970 | 573 | 9.8% | |
| 1980 | 553 | −3.5% | |
| 1990 | 525 | −5.1% | |
| 2000 | 553 | 5.3% | |
| 2010 | 459 | −17.0% | |
| 2020 | 441 | −3.9% | |
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People in Weir: 2020 Census
The United States Census helps us understand the different groups of people living in a town. Here's a look at the different racial and ethnic groups in Weir based on the 2000, 2010, and 2020 censuses:
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2000 | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 250 | 197 | 146 | 45.21% | 42.92% | 33.11% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 297 | 260 | 271 | 53.71% | 56.64% | 61.45% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0.90% | 0.44% | 0.00% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Other Race alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 3.17% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0.18% | 0.00% | 2.27% |
| Total | 553 | 459 | 441 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
In 2000, there were 553 people living in Weir. These people lived in 208 households, and 149 of these were families. About 34% of households had children under 18. The average age of people in Weir was 34 years old.
Education in Weir
Weir is home to Weir Elementary Center. This school teaches students from pre-kindergarten up to 6th grade. It is part of the Choctaw County School District.
The school was once very famous for its football team. Between 1984 and 2004, the team played in ten state championships and won six of them!
In 2005, the school got a new building. It was named after Mr. Marion Kelly, who worked at the school for about 40 years as a teacher, coach, and principal.
Famous People from Weir
Many talented people have come from Weir, Mississippi, especially in sports:
- Dennis Johnson – He played American football as a fullback and tight end in the National Football League for teams like the Buffalo Bills and New York Giants.
- Kenneth Johnson – He was a defensive back in the NFL for the Green Bay Packers.
- Tony Kimbrough – He played as a wide receiver in the NFL.
- Alvin McKinley – He was a defensive tackle in the National Football League.
- Roy Oswalt – He was a famous pitcher for the Houston Astros baseball team.
Images for kids
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Col. John Weir grave - Weir Presbyterian Church
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Town Hall and Library
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Post Office
See also
In Spanish: Weir (Misisipi) para niños
