Kosciusko, Mississippi facts for kids
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Kosciusko, Mississippi
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Welcome sign located on Mississippi Highway 12
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Location of Kosciusko, Mississippi
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Country | United States |
State | Mississippi |
County | Attala |
Named for | Tadeusz Kościuszko |
Area | |
• Total | 7.55 sq mi (19.55 km2) |
• Land | 7.54 sq mi (19.53 km2) |
• Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
Elevation | 479 ft (146 m) |
Population
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• Total | 7,402 |
• Estimate
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6,720 |
• Density | 891.13/sq mi (344.08/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
ZIP code |
39090
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Area code(s) | 662 Exchanges: 289,290 |
FIPS code | 28-38320 |
GNIS feature ID | 0672213 |
Kosciusko is a city in Attala County, Mississippi, United States. The population was 7,402 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Attala County.
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Geography
Kosciusko is located at 33°3′29″N 89°35′18″W / 33.05806°N 89.58833°W (33.058108, -89.588301), along the Yockanookany River.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.6 square miles (20 km2), of which 7.5 square miles (19 km2) is land and 0.13% is water.
Demographics
Historical population | |||
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Census | Pop. | %± | |
1890 | 1,394 | — | |
1900 | 2,078 | 49.1% | |
1910 | 2,385 | 14.8% | |
1920 | 2,258 | −5.3% | |
1930 | 3,237 | 43.4% | |
1940 | 4,291 | 32.6% | |
1950 | 6,753 | 57.4% | |
1960 | 6,800 | 0.7% | |
1970 | 7,266 | 6.9% | |
1980 | 7,415 | 2.1% | |
1990 | 6,986 | −5.8% | |
2000 | 7,372 | 5.5% | |
2010 | 7,402 | 0.4% | |
2019 (est.) | 6,720 | −9.2% | |
U.S. Decennial Census |
2020 census
Race | Num. | Perc. |
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White | 2,672 | 37.56% |
Black or African American | 4,012 | 56.4% |
Native American | 9 | 0.13% |
Asian | 50 | 0.7% |
Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.01% |
Other/Mixed | 172 | 2.42% |
Hispanic or Latino | 198 | 2.78% |
As of the 2020 United States Census, there were 7,114 people, 2,645 households, and 1,720 families residing in the city.
Blues Highway
As of April 2009, Kosciusko is featured as part of the Mississippi Blues Trail.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Kosciusko has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
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Education
The city of Kosciusko is served by the Kosciusko School District and includes Kosciusko Senior High School.
Notable people
- Dave Barnes, singer-songwriter and musician for Razor & Tie
- Billy Ray Bates, professional basketball player
- Eva Webb Dodd, Anna Boyd Ellington, and Mary Comfort Leonard, founders of the Delta Gamma fraternity
- Clarence Harmon, former NFL running back for the Washington Redskins
- James Meredith, civil rights figure
- Charlie Musselwhite, blues harmonica player and band leader
- Jason Niles, lawyer, newspaper editor, and politician
- Topher Payne, playwright
- Oprah Winfrey, billionaire media entrepreneur and producer, actress, author, philanthropist, and former talk show host.
- Marc Woodard, former NFL linebacker for the Philadelphia Eagles
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See also
In Spanish: Kosciusko (Misisipi) para niños