Grace, Mississippi
Grace, Mississippi | |
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  Grace  Grace | |
| Coordinates: 32°59′58″N 90°57′23″W / 32.99944°N 90.95639°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Issaquena |
| Area | |
• Total | 4.80 sq mi (12.45 km2) |
| • Land | 4.80 sq mi (12.45 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 77 |
| • Density | 16.02/sq mi (6.19/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes | 38745 |
| FIPS code | 28-28500 |
| GNIS feature ID | 670560[2] |
Grace is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Issaquena County, Mississippi, United States. It is located several miles northeast of Mayersville.
Grace has a post office with the ZIP code 38745.[3]
It was first named as a CDP in the 2020 Census which listed a population of 77.[4]
History
[edit]Grace is located on the former Yazoo and Mississippi Valley Railroad. In 1910, Grace was home to five general stores, a grocery store, a blacksmith, and a drug store.[5]
Grace Mounds, which are listed on the Mississippi Mound Trail, are located near Grace.[6]
Demographics
[edit]| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 77 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[7] 2020[8] | |||
2020 census
[edit]| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2020[8] | % 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| White alone (NH) | 18 | 23.38% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 56 | 72.73% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 1 | 1.30% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some Other Race alone (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Mixed Race or Multi-Racial (NH) | 1 | 1.30% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1 | 1.30% |
| Total | 77 | 100.00% |
Climate
[edit]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, Grace is the best has a Humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[9]
Education
[edit]Most of Grace is in the South Delta School District (which operates South Delta High School) while some is in the Western Line School District.[10]
References
[edit]- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
- ^ "Grace, Mississippi". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ USPS – Cities by ZIP Code
- ^ "Grace CDP, Mississippi". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 13, 2022.
- ^ Howe, Tony. "Grace, Mississippi". Mississippi Rails. Retrieved July 5, 2021.
- ^ "Grace Mounds". Mississippi Mound Trail. Mississippi Departement of Archives and History. Retrieved July 5, 2021.
- ^ "Decennial Census of Population and Housing by Decades". US Census Bureau.
- ^ a b "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Grace CDP, Mississippi". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ Climate Summary for Grace, Mississippi
- ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Issaquena County, MS" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved June 9, 2021.
Municipalities and communities of Issaquena County, Mississippi, United States | ||
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| Ghost towns | ||
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