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D’Iberville is a city located in Harrison County, Mississippi. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 7,608.
Geography
D’Iberville is located at 30°26′13″ North, 88°53′51″ West (30.437048, -88.897619)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 12.3 km˛ (4.7 mi˛). 12.3 km˛ (4.7 mi˛) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 7,608 people, 2,827 households, and 1,976 families residing in the city. The population density is 619.7/km˛ (1,604.1/mi˛). There are 3,088 housing units at an average density of 251.5/km˛ (651.1/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 78.21% White, 11.40% African American, 0.37% Native American, 7.03% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.85% from other races, and 2.13% from two or more races. 2.64% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Drew is a city located in Sunflower County, Mississippi. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 2,434. Drew is the hometown of former NFL quarterback Archie Manning.
Geography
Drew is located at 33°48′36″ North, 90°31′50″ West (33.809923, -90.530530)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.9 km˛ (1.1 mi˛). 2.9 km˛ (1.1 mi˛) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 2,434 people, 811 households, and 606 families residing in the city. The population density is 839.1/km˛ (2,172.6/mi˛). There are 922 housing units at an average density of 317.8/km˛ (823.0/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 25.27% White, 73.58% African American, 0.12% Native American, 0.16% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.37% from other races, and 0.49% from two or more races. 1.56% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Durant is a city located in Holmes County, Mississippi. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 2,932.
Geography
Durant is located at 33°4′35″ North, 89°51′23″ West (33.076313, -89.856405)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.8 km˛ (2.2 mi˛). 5.8 km˛ (2.2 mi˛) of it is land and 0.1 km˛ (0.04 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 0.89% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 2,932 people, 1,075 households, and 744 families residing in the city. The population density is 507.6/km˛ (1,316.4/mi˛). There are 1,209 housing units at an average density of 209.3/km˛ (542.8/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 28.79% White, 70.16% African American, 0.14% Native American, 0.31% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.07% from other races, and 0.55% from two or more races. 0.78% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Ellisville is a city located in Jones County, Mississippi. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 3,465.
History
Named for Powhatan Ellis, a former U.S. Senator for Mississippi and a descendant of Chief Powhatan, father of Pocahontas. Ellisville was the major commercial and population center of Jones County (named after John Paul Jones) until being supplanted by nearby Laurel in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
During the U.S. Civil War, Ellisville and Jones County was a center of pro-Union resistance. Though there were many anti-succession movements and actions throughout the Confederacy, the “Free and Sovereign State of Jones” (or somethimes “Kingdom of Jones") had from the very beginning posed the most serious and persistent threat, and even went as far as drafting its own constitution.
Eupora is a city located in Webster County, Mississippi. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 2,326.
Geography
Eupora is located at 33°32′30″ North, 89°16′20″ West (33.541604, -89.272121)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 9.3 km˛ (3.6 mi˛). 8.4 km˛ (3.3 mi˛) of it is land and 0.8 km˛ (0.3 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 8.94% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 2,326 people, 877 households, and 590 families residing in the city. The population density is 275.5/km˛ (714.2/mi˛). There are 957 housing units at an average density of 113.3/km˛ (293.9/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 58.86% White, 38.01% African American, 0.13% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 2.28% from other races, and 0.56% from two or more races. 3.74% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Fayette is a city located in Jefferson County, Mississippi. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 2,242. It is the county seat of Jefferson County6.
Geography
Fayette is located at 31°42′40″ North, 91°3′44″ West (31.711144, -91.062246)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.1 km˛ (1.2 mi˛). 3.1 km˛ (1.2 mi˛) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 2,242 people, 775 households, and 543 families residing in the city. The population density is 733.6/km˛ (1,903.3/mi˛). There are 843 housing units at an average density of 275.8/km˛ (715.6/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 1.92% White, 97.37% African American, 0.09% Native American, 0.22% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 0.40% from two or more races. 0.62% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Flowood is a city located in Rankin County, Mississippi. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 4,750.
Geography
Flowood is located at 32°19′0″ North, 90°6′53″ West (32.316673, -90.114858)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 42.9 km˛ (16.6 mi˛). 42.2 km˛ (16.3 mi˛) of it is land and 0.7 km˛ (0.3 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 1.69% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 4,750 people, 2,130 households, and 1,145 families residing in the city. The population density is 112.7/km˛ (291.7/mi˛). There are 2,371 housing units at an average density of 56.2/km˛ (145.6/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 79.92% White, 16.63% African American, 0.17% Native American, 1.89% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.61% from other races, and 0.72% from two or more races. 1.77% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Forest is a city located in Scott County, Mississippi. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 5,987. It is the county seat of Scott County6.
Geography
Forest is located at 32°21′49″ North, 89°28′31″ West (32.363627, -89.475348)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 33.7 km˛ (13.0 mi˛). 33.7 km˛ (13.0 mi˛) of it is land and 0.1 km˛ (0.04 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 0.15% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 5,987 people, 2,085 households, and 1,478 families residing in the city. The population density is 177.7/km˛ (460.0/mi˛). There are 2,257 housing units at an average density of 67.0/km˛ (173.4/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 40.35% White, 50.88% African American, 0.40% Native American, 0.53% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 5.85% from other races, and 1.92% from two or more races. 12.71% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Fulton is a city located in Itawamba County, Mississippi. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 3,882. It is the county seat of Itawamba County6.
Geography
Fulton is located at 34°15′58″ North, 88°24′5″ West (34.266110, -88.401358)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 22.9 km˛ (8.9 mi˛). 22.3 km˛ (8.6 mi˛) of it is land and 0.6 km˛ (0.2 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 2.60% water.
Mayor - Paul Walker Sheriff - Phillip Crane
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 3,882 people, 1,357 households, and 891 families residing in the city. The population density is 173.9/km˛ (450.3/mi˛). There are 1,508 housing units at an average density of 67.5/km˛ (174.9/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 83.69% White, 14.61% African American, 0.23% Native American, 0.52% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.28% from other races, and 0.67% from two or more races. 1.26% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Gautier is a city located in Jackson County, Mississippi. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 11,681.
Geography
Gautier is located at 30°22′54″ North, 88°38′39″ West (30.381536, -88.644169)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 33.5 km˛ (12.9 mi˛). 31.7 km˛ (12.2 mi˛) of it is land and 1.7 km˛ (0.7 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 5.19% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 11,681 people, 4,260 households, and 3,233 families residing in the city. The population density is 368.5/km˛ (954.2/mi˛). There are 4,597 housing units at an average density of 145.0/km˛ (375.5/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 68.19% White, 27.65% African American, 0.51% Native American, 1.28% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.90% from other races, and 1.42% from two or more races. 3.19% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Greenville is a city located in Washington County, Mississippi. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 41,633. It is the county seat of Washington County6.
Greenville was named after American Revolutionary War hero Nathanael Greene.
Greenville was the birthplace of singer Mary Wilson of The Supremes, author Shelby Foote and pro-baseball player Frank White.
Geography
Greenville is located at 33°23′55″ North, 91°2′54″ West (33.398577, -91.048356)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 71.6 km˛ (27.7 mi˛). 69.6 km˛ (26.9 mi˛) of it is land and 2.0 km˛ (0.8 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 2.82% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 41,633 people, 14,784 households, and 10,422 families residing in the city. The population density is 598.0/km˛ (1,548.8/mi˛). There are 16,251 housing units at an average density of 233.4/km˛ (604.6/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 28.92% White, 69.60% African American, 0.07% Native American, 0.71% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.20% from other races, and 0.49% from two or more races. 0.71% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Greenwood is a city located in Leflore County, Mississippi. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 18,425. It is the county seat of Leflore County6.
Geography
Greenwood is located at 33°31′7″ North, 90°11′2″ West (33.518719, -90.183883)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 24.7 km˛ (9.5 mi˛). 23.9 km˛ (9.2 mi˛) of it is land and 0.8 km˛ (0.3 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 3.15% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 18,425 people, 6,916 households, and 4,523 families residing in the city. The population density is 771.6/km˛ (1,997.8/mi˛). There are 7,565 housing units at an average density of 316.8/km˛ (820.3/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 32.82% White, 65.36% African American, 0.11% Native American, 0.91% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 0.24% from other races, and 0.48% from two or more races. 1.03% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Grenada is a city located in Grenada County, Mississippi. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 14,879. It is the county seat of Grenada County6.
Geography
Grenada is located at 33°46′30″ North, 89°48′32″ West (33.775080, -89.808768)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 77.6 km˛ (30.0 mi˛). 77.6 km˛ (30.0 mi˛) of it is land and 0.03% is water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 14,879 people, 5,701 households, and 3,870 families residing in the city. The population density is 191.8/km˛ (496.8/mi˛). There are 6,210 housing units at an average density of 80.1/km˛ (207.3/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 49.28% White, 49.34% African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.50% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.12% from other races, and 0.56% from two or more races. 0.70% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Gulfport is a city located in Harrison County, Mississippi. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 71,127.
Geography
Gulfport is located at 30°24′6″ North, 89°4′34″ West (30.401641, -89.076169)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 166.4 km˛ (64.2 mi˛). 147.4 km˛ (56.9 mi˛) of it is land and 19.0 km˛ (7.3 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 11.40% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 71,127 people, 26,943 households, and 17,647 families residing in the city. The population density is 482.6/km˛ (1,249.9/mi˛). There are 29,559 housing units at an average density of 200.5/km˛ (519.4/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 62.18% White, 33.53% African American, 0.43% Native American, 1.25% Asian, 0.09% Pacific Islander, 0.87% from other races, and 1.64% from two or more races. 2.55% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Hattiesburg is a city located in Forrest County in Mississippi, a state of the United States of America. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 44,779. It contains the University of Southern Mississippi. It is Mississippi’s fourth-largest city and is known as “The Hub City". It has an incorporated suburb, Petal. It is the county seat of Forrest County6. Hattiesburg is also the home of Camp Shelby and the University of Southern Mississippi.
History
Positioned at the fork of the Leaf and Bouie Rivers, Hattiesburg was founded in 1882 by Captain William H. Hardy, pioneer lumberman and civil engineer. Early settlers to the area were of Scottish, Irish, and English descent who came from Georgia and the Carolinas, attracted by the vast area of virgin pine timberlands.
The city of Hattiesburg was incorporated in 1884 with a population of approximately 400. Originally called Twin Forks and later Gordonville, Hardy gave the city its final name of Hattiesburg, in honor of his wife Hattie. The city’s major thoroughfare remains Hardy Street, and three cross-town streets, Mamie, Adeline, and Corinne, bear the names of his daughters.
Hazlehurst is a town located in Copiah County, Mississippi. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 4,400. It is the county seat of Copiah County.
Famous People
Robert Johnson, the delta blues singer who is remembered in a legend for selling his soul to the devil at a Mississippi crossroads one night, was born in this small town. Between the Copiah County Courthouse and the Copiah County bank there is a small monument that was placed there in memory of his birth.
Geography
Hazlehurst is located at 31°51′54″ North, 90°23′29″ West (31.864910, -90.391353)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 11.4 km˛ (4.4 mi˛). 11.3 km˛ (4.4 mi˛) of it is land and 0.1 km˛ (0.04 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 0.90% water.
Hernando is a city located in DeSoto County, Mississippi. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 6,812. It is the county seat of De Soto County6.
Geography
Hernando is located at 34°49′51″ North, 89°59′37″ West (34.830764, -89.993614)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 29.4 km˛ (11.4 mi˛). 29.3 km˛ (11.3 mi˛) of it is land and 0.2 km˛ (0.1 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 0.62% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 6,812 people, 2,482 households, and 1,809 families residing in the city. The population density is 232.8/km˛ (603.0/mi˛). There are 2,720 housing units at an average density of 92.9/km˛ (240.8/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 76.35% White, 21.48% African American, 0.15% Native American, 0.66% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.78% from other races, and 0.59% from two or more races. 3.04% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Hollandale is a city located in Washington County, Mississippi. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 3,437.
Geography
Hollandale is located at 33°10′24″ North, 90°51′19″ West (33.173467, -90.855247)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.8 km˛ (2.2 mi˛). 5.8 km˛ (2.2 mi˛) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 3,437 people, 1,104 households, and 803 families residing in the city. The population density is 592.4/km˛ (1,536.3/mi˛). There are 1,156 housing units at an average density of 199.3/km˛ (516.7/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 16.06% White, 83.21% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.09% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 0.64% from two or more races. 0.76% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Holly Springs is a city located in Marshall County, Mississippi. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 7,957. It is the county seat of Marshall County6.
Geography
Holly Springs is located at 34°46′24″ North, 89°26′47″ West (34.773435, -89.446519)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 33.0 km˛ (12.7 mi˛). 32.9 km˛ (12.7 mi˛) of it is land and 0.1 km˛ (0.04 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 0.16% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 7,957 people, 2,407 households, and 1,699 families residing in the city. The population density is 241.9/km˛ (626.3/mi˛). There are 2,582 housing units at an average density of 78.5/km˛ (203.2/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 22.81% White, 76.18% African American, 0.06% Native American, 0.16% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.06% from other races, and 0.69% from two or more races. 0.59% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Horn Lake is a city located in DeSoto County, Mississippi. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 14,099.
Geography
Horn Lake is located at 34°57′31″ North, 90°2′35″ West (34.958644, -90.042924)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 18.8 km˛ (7.2 mi˛). 18.8 km˛ (7.2 mi˛) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 14,099 people, 4,934 households, and 3,754 families residing in the city. The population density is 751.9/km˛ (1,947.5/mi˛). There are 5,153 housing units at an average density of 274.8/km˛ (711.8/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 83.01% White, 12.26% African American, 0.52% Native American, 0.89% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 2.20% from other races, and 1.07% from two or more races. 4.28% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
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