Eupora, Mississippi
Encyclopedia
Eupora is a city in Webster County
, Mississippi
, United States
. The population was 2,326 at the 2000 census.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the city has a total area of 3.6 square miles (9.3 km²), of which, 3.3 square miles (8.4 km²) of it is land and 0.3 square miles (0.8 km²) of it (8.94%) is water.
of 2000, there were 2,326 people, 877 households, and 590 families residing in the city. The population density
was 714.2 people per square mile (275.5/km²). There were 957 housing units at an average density of 293.9 per square mile (113.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 58.86% White, 38.01% African American, 0.13% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 2.28% from other races
, and 0.56% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.74% of the population.
There were 877 households out of which 31.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.3% were married couples
living together, 21.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.7% were non-families. 30.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.08.
In the city the population was spread out with 26.1% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 24.5% from 25 to 44, 18.1% from 45 to 64, and 22.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 79.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 74.1 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $24,839, and the median income for a family was $37,950. Males had a median income of $26,875 versus $21,458 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $12,927. About 20.9% of families and 24.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 35.6% of those under age 18 and 16.9% of those age 65 or over.
. There are 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 2 high schools and a career and technical center.
Webster County, Mississippi
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 10,294 people, 3,905 households, and 2,877 families residing in the county. The population density was 24 people per square mile . There were 4,344 housing units at an average density of 10 per square mile...
, Mississippi
Mississippi
Mississippi is a U.S. state located in the Southern United States. Jackson is the state capital and largest city. The name of the state derives from the Mississippi River, which flows along its western boundary, whose name comes from the Ojibwe word misi-ziibi...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The population was 2,326 at the 2000 census.
Geography
Eupora is located at 33°32′30"N 89°16′20"W (33.541604, -89.272121).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the city has a total area of 3.6 square miles (9.3 km²), of which, 3.3 square miles (8.4 km²) of it is land and 0.3 square miles (0.8 km²) of it (8.94%) is water.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 2,326 people, 877 households, and 590 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 714.2 people per square mile (275.5/km²). There were 957 housing units at an average density of 293.9 per square mile (113.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 58.86% White, 38.01% African American, 0.13% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 2.28% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.56% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.74% of the population.
There were 877 households out of which 31.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.3% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 21.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.7% were non-families. 30.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.08.
In the city the population was spread out with 26.1% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 24.5% from 25 to 44, 18.1% from 45 to 64, and 22.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 79.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 74.1 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $24,839, and the median income for a family was $37,950. Males had a median income of $26,875 versus $21,458 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the city was $12,927. About 20.9% of families and 24.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 35.6% of those under age 18 and 16.9% of those age 65 or over.
Education
The City of Eupora is served by the Webster County School DistrictWebster County School District (Mississippi)
The Webster County School District is a public school district based in Eupora, Mississippi . The district's boundaries parallel that of Webster County.-High Schools:*Grades 7-12**East Webster High School **Eupora High School...
. There are 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 2 high schools and a career and technical center.
Famous Eupora Natives
- Thomas AbernethyThomas AbernethyThomas Gerstle Abernethy was a member of the United States House of Representatives. He was born in Eupora, Mississippi. He attended the local public schools....
, former U.S. Congressmen - S. Newton Berryhill, Mississippi's "Backwoods Poet," (Source: Webster County History, 1984)
- Gen. William F. BrantleyWilliam F. BrantleyWilliam Felix Brantley was an American lawyer and soldier. He served as a Confederate general in the American Civil War, mainly serving in the Western Theater during the conflict...
, 1830–70, Attorney and Confederate States of America commander from Greensboro (Source: Webster County History, 1984) - Glenda Shaw Brown, portrait artist
- Paige Cothran, writer and former NFL player
- Tom Dumas, cotton farmer, fiddler and banjo picker (Source: Webster County History, 1984)
- Harold Boyd "Cubby" Easterwood, All-American football hero, (Source: Webster County History, 1984)
- Dr. W.W. Gore, Sage of Webster County (Source: Webster County History, 1984)
- Kelli Jackson, Miss Rodeo America 2010 (Source: The Webster Progress-Times, 2009)
- Marckell PattersonMarckell PattersonMarckell Patterson is an American professional basketball player.The 6'5" shooting guard is a native of Eupora, Mississippi and a 1997 graduate of Eupora High School. He played college basketball at Mississippi State University.-External links:*...
, professional basketball player - Charlotte Ann "Chalie" Carroll Ray, former Miss Mississippi
- Donald C. Simmons, Jr, American educator, writer, poet and documentary film producer).)
- Robert Perkins Sugg, Mississippi Supreme Court justice, 1971-83 (Source: Webster County History, 1984)
- Charlie RossCharlie RossCharlie Ross is an American politician and attorney who lives in Brandon, Mississippi. He served as Senator from District 20 in the Mississippi Senate until 2007. District 20 comprises parts of Madison and Rankin Counties. Charlie was first elected to the Senate in 1997 after serving as the...
, state senator and former candidate for Lt. Governor - Don Snyder, National Champion of the Tobacco Spitters, 1969-75 (Source: Webster County History, 1984)
- O.L. Waits, Webster County's most decorated World War II soldier (Source: Webster County History, 1984)
External links
- www.webstercountyms.com
- www.websterprogresstimes.com
- www.belindastewartarchitects.com