Nitta Yuma, Mississippi facts for kids
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Nitta Yuma, Mississippi
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 Nitta Yuma, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
Nitta Yuma, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Sharkey |
| Elevation | 112 ft (34 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 8 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 662 |
| GNIS feature ID | 674927 |
Nitta Yuma is a census-designated place and unincorporated community located in Sharkey County, Mississippi, United States. Nitta Yuma is located along U.S. Route 61, approximately four miles north of Anguilla.
Nitta Yuma is a name derived from the Choctaw language purported to mean "mixed with bear".
It was first named as a CDP in the 2020 Census which listed a population of 8.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by relatively high temperatures and evenly distributed precipitation throughout the year. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Nitta Yuma has a Humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2020 | 8 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 |
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2020 census
| Race / Ethnicity | Pop 2020 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 6 | 75.00% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some Other Race alone (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Mixed Race/Multi-Racial (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2 | 25.00% |
| Total | 8 | 100.00% |
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race.
Education
It is a part of the South Delta School District, which operates South Delta High School.
Images for kids
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An old Nitta Yuma gas station. Picture taken while driving up 61 North
