New Hebron, Mississippi
Encyclopedia
New Hebron is a town in Lawrence County
, Mississippi
, United States
. The population was 447 at the 2000 census.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the town has a total area of 0.7 square miles (1.8 km²), all of it land.
of 2000, there were 447 people, 179 households, and 124 families residing in the town. The population density
was 668.1 people per square mile (257.6/km²). There were 205 housing units at an average density of 306.4 per square mile (118.1/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 93.96% White, 5.59% African American, and 0.45% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.34% of the population.
There were 179 households out of which 33.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.9% were married couples
living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.2% were non-families. 29.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.09.
In the town the population was spread out with 26.6% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 17.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 82.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.4 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $32,500, and the median income for a family was $37,679. Males had a median income of $31,094 versus $24,167 for females. The per capita income
for the town was $15,495. About 9.8% of families and 14.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.1% of those under age 18 and 15.3% of those age 65 or over.
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New Hebron Pentecostal Church
www.newhebronchurch.com
525 Jones Street New Hebron
(601) 694-2569
Newhebron Baptist Church
311 Main Avenue New Hebron
(601) 694-2243
New Hebron United Methodist
111 Main Avenue New Hebron
(601) 892-4317
Lawrence County, Mississippi
Lawrence County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of 2010, the population was 12,929. Its county seat is Monticello. Lawrence County is named for the naval hero James Lawrence.-Geography:...
, 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 447 at the 2000 census.
Geography
New Hebron is located at 31°43′59"N 89°58′55"W (31.732922, -89.981925).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the town has a total area of 0.7 square miles (1.8 km²), all of it land.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 447 people, 179 households, and 124 families residing in the town. 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 668.1 people per square mile (257.6/km²). There were 205 housing units at an average density of 306.4 per square mile (118.1/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 93.96% White, 5.59% African American, and 0.45% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.34% of the population.
There were 179 households out of which 33.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.9% 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, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.2% were non-families. 29.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.09.
In the town the population was spread out with 26.6% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 17.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 82.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.4 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $32,500, and the median income for a family was $37,679. Males had a median income of $31,094 versus $24,167 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 town was $15,495. About 9.8% of families and 14.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.1% of those under age 18 and 15.3% of those age 65 or over.
Education
The Town of New Hebron is served by the Lawrence County School DistrictLawrence County School District (Mississippi)
The Lawrence County School District is a public school district based in Monticello, Mississippi . The district's boundaries parallel that of Lawrence County.-Schools:*Lawrence County High School **Dr...
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Religion
New Hebron has a rich church history with many beautiful churches located in our city.New Hebron Pentecostal Church
www.newhebronchurch.com
525 Jones Street New Hebron
(601) 694-2569
Newhebron Baptist Church
311 Main Avenue New Hebron
(601) 694-2243
New Hebron United Methodist
111 Main Avenue New Hebron
(601) 892-4317
Notable natives
- Erick DampierErick DampierErick Travez Dampier is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Miami Heat. He is a 6 ft 11 in / 265 lb. center.-Career:...
- NBA Player for the Dallas MavericksDallas MavericksThe Dallas Mavericks are a professional basketball team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Southwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Basketball Association , and the reigning NBA champions, having defeated the Miami Heat in the 2011 NBA Finals.According to a 2011...
; played at Lawrence County High School in Monticello, MississippiMonticello, MississippiMonticello is a town in Lawrence County, Mississippi, United States. The population was 1,726 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Lawrence County.-Geography:Monticello is located at ....
and at Mississippi State UniversityMississippi State UniversityThe Mississippi State University of Agriculture and Applied Science commonly known as Mississippi State University is a land-grant university located in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi, United States, partially in the town of Starkville and partially in an unincorporated area...
. - Major EverettMajor EverettMajor Donel Everett was an running back in the National Football League for 5 seasons for the Philadelphia Eagles, Cleveland Browns and Atlanta Falcons.-High school:Everett attended New Hebron High School...
- Running back in the NFLNational Football LeagueThe National Football League is the highest level of professional American football in the United States, and is considered the top professional American football league in the world. It was formed by eleven teams in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association, with the league changing...
for the Philadelphia EaglesPhiladelphia EaglesThe Philadelphia Eagles are a professional American football team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the East Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
, the Cleveland BrownsCleveland BrownsThe Cleveland Browns are a professional football team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are currently members of the North Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
and the Atlanta FalconsAtlanta FalconsThe Atlanta Falcons are a professional American football team based in Atlanta, Georgia. They are a member of the South Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
; played high school ball at New Hebron High School and at Mississippi CollegeMississippi CollegeMississippi College, also known as MC, is a private, Christian university located in Clinton, Mississippi. Mississippi College comprises the main campus in Clinton, as well as satellite campuses in Brandon and Madison, Mississippi, and the Mississippi College School of Law in Jackson...
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