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Nettleton, Mississippi
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"A great place to live, worship, work, and play."
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Location of Nettleton, Mississippi
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 Nettleton, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| Counties | Monroe, Lee |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.04 sq mi (10.46 km2) |
| • Land | 4.03 sq mi (10.43 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 259 ft (79 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,992 |
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1,919 |
| • Density | 476.65/sq mi (184.03/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 28-50880 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0674562 |
| Website | City of Nettleton |
Nettleton is a town in Lee and Monroe counties in Mississippi. The population was 1,992 at the 2010 census. Incorporated in 1888, the town was named after George Henry Nettleton, president of the Kansas City, Memphis and Birmingham Railroad (KCM&B).
Geography
Nettleton is located at 34°5′18″N 88°37′22″W / 34.08833°N 88.62278°W (34.088218, -88.622701). The town sits on the boundary line between Lee County on the north and Monroe County on the south, with approximately equal portions of the town in either county. In the 2000 census, 1,196 of the town's 1,932 residents (61.9%) lived in Monroe County and 736 (38.1%) in Lee County.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.7 square miles (7.0 km²), of which 2.7 square miles (7.0 km²) is land and 0.37% is water.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 570 | — | |
| 1910 | 733 | 28.6% | |
| 1920 | 653 | −10.9% | |
| 1930 | 834 | 27.7% | |
| 1940 | 861 | 3.2% | |
| 1950 | 1,204 | 39.8% | |
| 1960 | 1,389 | 15.4% | |
| 1970 | 1,591 | 14.5% | |
| 1980 | 1,911 | 20.1% | |
| 1990 | 2,462 | 28.8% | |
| 2000 | 1,932 | −21.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,992 | 3.1% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 1,919 | −3.7% | |
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2020 census
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White | 1,169 | 60.41% |
| Black or African American | 647 | 33.44% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.16% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.16% |
| Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.05% |
| Other/Mixed | 60 | 3.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 52 | 2.69% |
As of the 2020 United States Census, there were 1,935 people, 808 households, and 551 families residing in the city.
Education
The Town of Nettleton is served by the Nettleton School District.
After high school, many of the students attend the Itawamba Community College in Fulton, Ms.
Notable people
- Jason Ferguson – professional Football player
- Bill Hall – former Major League Baseball player
- Brandon Presley – politician
- Jim Price, former American Football League linebacker
- Paul Thorn - singer/songwriter
See also
In Spanish: Nettleton (Misisipi) para niños
