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Lambert, Mississippi
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Location of Lambert, Mississippi
Location of Lambert, Mississippi
Lambert, Mississippi is located in the United States
Lambert, Mississippi
Lambert, Mississippi
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Mississippi
County Quitman
Area
 • Total 0.85 sq mi (2.19 km2)
 • Land 0.85 sq mi (2.19 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
157 ft (48 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total 1,638
 • Estimate 
(2019)
1,343
 • Density 1,587.47/sq mi (612.77/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
38643
Area code(s) 662
FIPS code 28-39080
GNIS feature ID 0672279

Lambert is a town in Quitman County, Mississippi. The population was 1,638 at the 2010 census.

Geography

Lambert is located at 34°12′7″N 90°16′59″W / 34.20194°N 90.28306°W / 34.20194; -90.28306 (34.201878, -90.283113).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.8 square miles (2.1 km2), all land.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
1910 573
1920 957 67.0%
1930 800 −16.4%
1940 1,016 27.0%
1950 1,023 0.7%
1960 1,181 15.4%
1970 1,511 27.9%
1980 1,624 7.5%
1990 1,131 −30.4%
2000 1,967 73.9%
2010 1,638 −16.7%
2019 (est.) 1,343 −18.0%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

Lambert racial composition
Race Num. Perc.
White (non-Hispanic) 63 4.95%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic) 1,169 91.83%
Native American 1 0.08%
Pacific Islander 2 0.16%
Other/Mixed 33 2.59%
Hispanic or Latino 5 0.39%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,273 people, 584 households, and 301 families residing in the town.

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, Lambert has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.


Economy

The Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) operates the Quitman County Community Work Center (CWC) in an area near Lambert. In addition MDOC operates the Mississippi State Penitentiary (Parchman) in an unincorporated area in Sunflower County, in the area. Camp B, an inmate housing unit, was a satellite complex located away from the main Parchman prison property in unincorporated Quitman County, near Lambert. Camp B was one of Parchman's largest African-American housing units. Camp B's buildings have been demolished.

Education

The Town of Lambert is served by the Quitman County School District. Quitman County Elementary School is in Lambert.

Notable people

  • Snooky Pryor – Blues harp player.
  • Lezlye Zupkus – Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives

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See also

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