Booneville, Mississippi facts for kids
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Booneville, Mississippi
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South Main Street
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The City of Hospitality
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Location in Prentiss County and Mississippi
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 Booneville, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
Booneville, Mississippi
Location in the United States
Booneville, Mississippi
Location in North America
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Mississippi |
| County | Prentiss |
| Settled | 1858 |
| Incorporated (city) | 1861 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 25.79 sq mi (66.79 km2) |
| • Land | 25.75 sq mi (66.70 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.09 km2) |
| Elevation | 518 ft (158 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 8,743 |
| • Estimate
(2019)
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8,497 |
| • Density | 329.94/sq mi (127.39/km2) |
| Demonym(s) | Boonevillian |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
38829
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| Area code(s) | 662 |
| FIPS code | 28-07780 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0667440 |
| U.S. Routes |  |
Booneville is a city in the U.S. state of Mississippi and is the county seat of Prentiss County. It is located in the hilly North Mississippi region, and ecologically is part of the Southeastern Plains region.
The city of Booneville is nicknamed "the City of Hospitality," in reference to the town's southern hospitality. The city flag, welcome sign, and city website bear the image of a magnolia blossom, a symbol of hospitality as well as the state flower of Mississippi. Booneville was incorporated in 1861 and named after R.H. Boone, a relative of Daniel Boone. The population was 8,743 at the 2010 census. It is one of 21 certified Mississippi retirement cities.
Booneville is home to Northeast Mississippi Community College, the tenth-largest community college by enrollment in the state.
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History
The land of Booneville was bought by B.B. Boone, G.W. Williams, and W.P. Curlee from the Chickasaw tribesman Le-Ho-Yea. The community was named for R.H. Boone, a relative of Daniel Boone, the early American pioneer.
Civil War
Geography
Booneville is located at 34°39′40″N 88°33′41″W / 34.66111°N 88.56139°W (34.661115, -88.561426).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 25.7 square miles (67 km2), of which 25.7 square miles (67 km2) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km2) (0.16%) is water.
Climate
Climate is characterized by relatively high temperatures and evenly distributed precipitation throughout the year. The Köppen Climate Classification subtype for this climate is "Cfa" (Humid Subtropical Climate).
| Climate data for Booneville, Mississippi | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Average high °C (°F) | 10 (50) |
12 (53) |
17 (63) |
22 (72) |
27 (80) |
31 (87) |
32 (90) |
32 (90) |
29 (85) |
23 (74) |
17 (62) |
11 (52) |
22 (71) |
| Average low °C (°F) | −1 (31) |
1 (33) |
5 (41) |
10 (50) |
14 (58) |
19 (66) |
21 (69) |
20 (68) |
17 (62) |
10 (50) |
4 (40) |
1 (33) |
10 (50) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 130 (5.2) |
120 (4.9) |
150 (5.9) |
130 (5) |
130 (5) |
99 (3.9) |
100 (4) |
86 (3.4) |
86 (3.4) |
84 (3.3) |
120 (4.6) |
150 (5.8) |
1,380 (54.5) |
| Source: Weatherbase | |||||||||||||
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 458 | — | |
| 1880 | 603 | 31.7% | |
| 1890 | 748 | 24.0% | |
| 1900 | 1,050 | 40.4% | |
| 1910 | 1,337 | 27.3% | |
| 1920 | 1,495 | 11.8% | |
| 1930 | 1,703 | 13.9% | |
| 1940 | 1,893 | 11.2% | |
| 1950 | 3,295 | 74.1% | |
| 1960 | 3,480 | 5.6% | |
| 1970 | 5,895 | 69.4% | |
| 1980 | 6,199 | 5.2% | |
| 1990 | 7,955 | 28.3% | |
| 2000 | 8,625 | 8.4% | |
| 2010 | 8,743 | 1.4% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 8,497 | −2.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
2020 census
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White | 6,576 | 72.06% |
| Black or African American | 1,876 | 20.56% |
| Native American | 22 | 0.24% |
| Asian | 57 | 0.62% |
| Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.05% |
| Other/Mixed | 323 | 3.54% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 267 | 2.93% |
As of the 2020 United States Census, there were 9,126 people, 2,877 households, and 1,710 families residing in the city.
Infrastructure
Transportation
Booneville/Baldwyn Airport, located 6 mi (9.7 km) southwest of Booneville, is owned by the cities of Booneville and Baldwyn.
Education
- The City of Booneville is served by two public school districts - Booneville and Prentiss County.
- Booneville is home to Northeast Mississippi Community College, which has an annual enrollment in excess of 6,000 students. The community college serves five counties: Prentiss, Tippah, Alcorn, Union, and Tishomingo.
Notable people
- Cecil Bolton, Major League Baseball first baseman for the Cleveland Indians
- George E. Allen, American political figure and head football coach for 1 game at Cumberland University
- Harold Bishop, Jr., professional football player
- Travis Childers, former congressman
- Jamie Davis, Southern rock musician
- Gene Kelton, singer-songwriter, blues musician, and band leader of Mean Gene Kelton & The Die Hards
- Hayden Thompson, is an American singer, songwriter, and rockabilly musician He is a member of the Rockabilly Hall of Fame
- Asya Branch, Miss Mississippi 2018, Miss Mississippi USA 2020, and Miss USA 2020
See also
In Spanish: Booneville (Misisipi) para niños
