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Heidelberg, Mississippi
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Location of Heidelberg, Mississippi
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 Heidelberg, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Jasper |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.13 sq mi (13.29 km2) |
| • Land | 5.11 sq mi (13.24 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 344 ft (105 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 718 |
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659 |
| • Density | 128.89/sq mi (49.76/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
39439
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| Area code(s) | 601 |
| FIPS code | 28-31420 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0671086 |
Heidelberg is a town in Jasper County, Mississippi, United States. The population was 718 at the 2010 census, down from 840 at the 2000 census.
Geography
Heidelberg is located at 31°53′28″N 88°59′27″W / 31.89111°N 88.99083°W (31.891249, -88.990952).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 5.1 square miles (13 km2), of which, 5.1 square miles (13 km2) of it is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km2) of it (0.39%) is water.
This rural area has abundant natural resources, including nearby oil and gas reserves. Jasper County is the highest producer of oil in Mississippi.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 216 | — | |
| 1900 | 228 | 5.6% | |
| 1910 | 477 | 109.2% | |
| 1920 | 489 | 2.5% | |
| 1930 | 653 | 33.5% | |
| 1940 | 615 | −5.8% | |
| 1950 | 863 | 40.3% | |
| 1960 | 1,049 | 21.6% | |
| 1970 | 1,112 | 6.0% | |
| 1980 | 1,098 | −1.3% | |
| 1990 | 981 | −10.7% | |
| 2000 | 840 | −14.4% | |
| 2010 | 718 | −14.5% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 659 | −8.2% | |
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2020 census
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 76 | 11.93% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 544 | 85.4% |
| Other/Mixed | 14 | 2.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 | 0.47% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 637 people, 269 households, and 220 families residing in the town.
Education
Heidelberg is served by the East Jasper School District.
- Heidelberg High School
- Heidelberg Junior High School
- The New William J. Berry Elementary School
Defunct school
- Heidelberg Academy (1971–2016). It closed its doors after the 2015-2016 year due to financial difficulties. Former students' school records are stored at Sylva-Bay Academy, 24 miles (39 km) to the west in Bay Springs.
Notable people
- Hamp King, State Auditor of Mississippi from 1964 to 1984
- E. Wilson Lyon, sixth president of Pomona College
- Freddie Parker, former running back in the National Football League
See also
In Spanish: Heidelberg (Misisipi) para niños
