Monroe County, Mississippi
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Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 38,014 people, 14,603 households, and 10,660 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 50 people per square mile (19/km²). There were 16,236 housing units at an average density of 21 per square mile (8/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 68.37% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 30.77% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.10% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.17% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.01% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.11% from other races
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, and 0.47% from two or more races. 0.69% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
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or Latino
Race (United States Census)
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of any race.
There were 14,603 households out of which 34.70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.00% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 17.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.00% were non-families. 24.70% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.07.
In the county the population was spread out with 27.20% under the age of 18, 8.70% from 18 to 24, 27.60% from 25 to 44, 22.50% from 45 to 64, and 14.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 89.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.70 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $30,307, and the median income for a family was $36,749. Males had a median income of $30,232 versus $20,411 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $14,072. About 13.60% of families and 17.20% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.30% of those under age 18 and 21.70% of those age 65 or over.
Communities
- Major Cities
- AberdeenAberdeen, MississippiAberdeen is a city in Monroe County in the U.S. state of Mississippi. The population was 6,415 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Monroe County....
- AmoryAmory, MississippiAmory is a city in Monroe County, Mississippi, United States. The population is 6,956 as of the 2000 census.-History:Amory was the first planned city in Mississippi. The Kansas City, Memphis & Birmingham Railroad needed a mid-point between Memphis, Tennessee and Birmingham, Alabama for their...
- Aberdeen
- Towns
- HatleyHatley, MississippiHatley is a town in Monroe County, Mississippi, United States. The population was 476 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Hatley is located at east of Amory...
- NettletonNettleton, MississippiNettleton is a town in Lee and Monroe Counties in the U.S. state of Mississippi. The population was 1,932 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Nettleton is located at . The town sits on the boundary line between Lee County on the north and Monroe County on the south, with approximately equal portions of...
(partly in Lee County) - SmithvilleSmithville, MississippiSmithville is a town in Monroe County, Mississippi, United States. The population was 882 at the 2000 census. Smithville is the birthplace of Rod Brasfield, a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame.-Geography:...
- CaledoniaCaledonia, MississippiCaledonia is a town in Lowndes and Monroe Counties in the U.S. state of Mississippi. It is northeast of Columbus. The population was 1,015 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Caledonia is located at ....
- Hatley
- Villages
- GattmanGattman, MississippiGattman is a village in Monroe County, Mississippi, United States. The population was 114 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Gattman is located at ....
- Gattman
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Muldon, Mississippi Muldon is an unincorporated community in Monroe County, Mississippi, United States.Muldon is located at southwest of Aberdeen on Mississippi Highway 25... Parham, Mississippi Parham is an unincorporated community in Monroe County, Mississippi, United States.Parham is located at northeast of Hatley and southeast of Smithville.... Prairie, Mississippi Prairie is an unincorporated community in Monroe County, Mississippi, United States.Prairie is located at west of Aberdeen on Mississippi Highway 382. According to the United States Geological Survey, a variant name is Prairie Station. Prairie is one of the Golden Triangle's fastest growing areas... Quincy, Mississippi Quincy is an unincorporated community in Monroe County, Mississippi, United States.Quincy is located at east of Amory on U.S. Route 278.-References:... Splunge, Mississippi Splunge is an unincorporated community in Monroe County, Mississippi, United States.Splunge is located at east of Hatley and north of Greenwood Springs... Strong, Mississippi Strong is an unincorporated community in Monroe County, Mississippi, United States.Strong is located at southwest of Aberdeen. According to the United States Geological Survey, variant names are Strongs and Strongs Station.... Tranquil, Mississippi Tranquil is an unincorporated community in Monroe County, Mississippi, United States.Tranquil is located at north of Aberdeen on U.S. Route 45.... Westville, Mississippi Westville is an unincorporated community in Monroe County, Mississippi, United States.Westville is located at northeast of Aberdeen on Mississippi Highway 8.... Wise Gap, Mississippi Wise Gap is an unincorporated community in Monroe County, Mississippi, United States.Wise Gap is located at east of Amory. It is located near the intersection of U.S... Wren, Mississippi Wren is an unincorporated community in Monroe County, Mississippi, United States.Wren is sited at between Amory and Okolona. According to the United States Geological Survey, a variant name is Wrens.... |
- Ghost towns
- CamargoCamargo, MississippiCamargo is a ghost town in Monroe County, Mississippi, United States.Camargo was located at on the banks of Town Creek.Carmargo was named by veterans of the Mexican-American War for Camargo, Tamaulipas, a mustering point. -References:...
- Cotton Gin PortCotton Gin Port, MississippiCotton Gin Port is a ghost town in Monroe County, Mississippi, United States.-Geography:Cotton Gin Port was located at on the east bank of the Tombigbee river.-History:...
- Camargo