Snow Lake Shores, Mississippi
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Snow Lake Shores is a town in Benton County
, Mississippi
, United States
. The population was 300 at the 2000 census. A July 1, 2008 U.S. Census Bureau
estimate placed the population at 294.
and fifteen miles northeast of Holly Springs
.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the town has a total area of 0.9 square miles (2.3 km²), of which, 0.7 square miles (1.8 km²) of it is land and 0.2 square mile (0.517997622 km²) of it (20.00%) is water.
to a site west of present-day Snow Lake Shores in 1839. One of their ten children, Emaline, married an Englishman – Joe Shone. They built a house two miles east of the Ferrell homestead that became known as Shone's Pond. The area around Shone's Pond consisted mostly of marsh and cypress swamps. The names Shone's Mill and Shone's Mill Pond were sometimes applied to the area in its early years.
In 1947, New York
er Walter Utley moved to neighboring Marshall County
with plans to build a resort-style development in the area. Big Snow Creek, with its three forks looked to be a good prospect. Around 1956, a partnership of three men – including Utley – organized to develop a residential subdivision that became known as Snow Lake Shores. In 1957, Big Snow Lake was created by building a dam on a local stream. Snow Lake Shores was established in 1958 as a private, restricted resort community. It was marketed as a safe, family-friendly place for people to both vacation and live year round. A volunteer fire department was created in 1974.
After 38 years of existence, Snow Lake Shores was incorporated as a town in 1996. Incorporation meant that the town would be eligible to receive grants for paving roads and installing a new water system. Eddie Koen was appointed as the first mayor of Snow Lake Shores along with five aldermen who served as the new town's governing body until municipal elections were held in October 1996.
Although the permanent resident population of Snow Lake Shores stands at around 300, that figure can grow to over 900 during the summer months as seasonal residents and vacationers come to the community.
of 2000, there were 300 people, 147 households, and 105 families residing in the town. The population density
was 438.7 people per square mile (170.3/km²). There were 297 housing units at an average density of 434.3 per square mile (168.6/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 97.00% White, 2.00% African American, 0.67% from other races
, and 0.33% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.33% of the population.
There were 147 households out of which 12.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.3% were married couples
living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.9% were non-families. 24.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.04 and the average family size was 2.39.
In the town the population was spread out with 10.0% under the age of 18, 2.3% from 18 to 24, 19.7% from 25 to 44, 40.3% from 45 to 64, and 27.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 55 years. For every 100 females there were 96.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.1 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $30,625, and the median income for a family was $33,750. Males had a median income of $28,250 versus $20,556 for females. The per capita income
for the town was $19,603. About 6.8% of families and 6.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.2% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those sixty five or over.
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Benton County, Mississippi
-Demographics:At the 2000 census, there were 8,026 people, 2,999 households and 2,216 families residing in the county. The population density was 20 per square mile . There were 3,456 housing units at an average density of 8 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
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. The population was 300 at the 2000 census. A July 1, 2008 U.S. 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...
estimate placed the population at 294.
Geography
Snow Lake Shores is located at 34°49′26"N 89°14′30"W (34.823963, -89.241555) along Mississippi Highway 4 (MS 4) in west central Benton County, approximately four miles west of AshlandAshland, Mississippi
Ashland is a town in Benton County, Mississippi, United States. The population was 577 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Benton County. Ashland was incorporated on March 8, 1871 and has a Mayor-Alderman form of government...
and fifteen miles northeast of Holly Springs
Holly Springs, Mississippi
Holly Springs is a city in Marshall County, Mississippi, United States. The population was 7,957 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Marshall County. A short drive from Memphis, Tennessee, Holly Springs is the site of a number of well-preserved antebellum homes and other structures and...
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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 0.9 square miles (2.3 km²), of which, 0.7 square miles (1.8 km²) of it is land and 0.2 square mile (0.517997622 km²) of it (20.00%) is water.
History
The first Anglo settlers in the area were John M. Ferrell and his wife, who moved from TennesseeTennessee
Tennessee is a U.S. state located in the Southeastern United States. It has a population of 6,346,105, making it the nation's 17th-largest state by population, and covers , making it the 36th-largest by total land area...
to a site west of present-day Snow Lake Shores in 1839. One of their ten children, Emaline, married an Englishman – Joe Shone. They built a house two miles east of the Ferrell homestead that became known as Shone's Pond. The area around Shone's Pond consisted mostly of marsh and cypress swamps. The names Shone's Mill and Shone's Mill Pond were sometimes applied to the area in its early years.
In 1947, New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
er Walter Utley moved to neighboring Marshall County
Marshall County, Mississippi
-Demographics:At the 2000 census, there were 34,993 people, 12,163 households and 9,110 families residing in the county. The population density was 50 per square mile . There were 13,252 housing units at an average density of 19 per square mile...
with plans to build a resort-style development in the area. Big Snow Creek, with its three forks looked to be a good prospect. Around 1956, a partnership of three men – including Utley – organized to develop a residential subdivision that became known as Snow Lake Shores. In 1957, Big Snow Lake was created by building a dam on a local stream. Snow Lake Shores was established in 1958 as a private, restricted resort community. It was marketed as a safe, family-friendly place for people to both vacation and live year round. A volunteer fire department was created in 1974.
After 38 years of existence, Snow Lake Shores was incorporated as a town in 1996. Incorporation meant that the town would be eligible to receive grants for paving roads and installing a new water system. Eddie Koen was appointed as the first mayor of Snow Lake Shores along with five aldermen who served as the new town's governing body until municipal elections were held in October 1996.
Although the permanent resident population of Snow Lake Shores stands at around 300, that figure can grow to over 900 during the summer months as seasonal residents and vacationers come to the community.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 300 people, 147 households, and 105 families residing in the town. The population density
Population density
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was 438.7 people per square mile (170.3/km²). There were 297 housing units at an average density of 434.3 per square mile (168.6/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 97.00% White, 2.00% African American, 0.67% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.33% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.33% of the population.
There were 147 households out of which 12.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.3% 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, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.9% were non-families. 24.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.04 and the average family size was 2.39.
In the town the population was spread out with 10.0% under the age of 18, 2.3% from 18 to 24, 19.7% from 25 to 44, 40.3% from 45 to 64, and 27.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 55 years. For every 100 females there were 96.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.1 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $30,625, and the median income for a family was $33,750. Males had a median income of $28,250 versus $20,556 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 $19,603. About 6.8% of families and 6.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.2% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those sixty five or over.
Education
The Town of Snow Lake Shores is served by the Benton County School DistrictBenton County School District (Mississippi)
The Benton County School District is a public school district based in Ashland, Mississippi . The district's boundaries parallel that of Benton County.-Schools:*Ashland Middle/High School *Ashland Elementary School...
.