Tishomingo County, Mississippi
Encyclopedia
As of the census
of 2000 there were 19,163 people, 7,917 households, and 5,573 families residing in the county. The population density
was 45 people per square mile (17/km²). There were 9,553 housing units at an average density of 22 per square mile (9/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 94.93% White
, 3.11% Black
or African American
, 0.21% Native American
, 0.08% Asian
, 0.01% Pacific Islander
, 1.06% from other races
, and 0.59% from two or more races. 1.79% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
By 2005 the population was 93.4% non-Hispanic white. 3.6% of the population was African-American. 2.6% of the population was Latino.
In 2000 there were 7,917 households out of which 30.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.1% were married couples
living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.6% were non-families. 27.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.89.
In the county the population was spread out with 23.2% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 24.7% from 45 to 64, and 16.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 92.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.8 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $28,315, and the median income for a family was $34,378. Males had a median income of $28,109 versus $19,943 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $15,395. About 11% of families and 14.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.6% of those under age 18 and 15.6% of those age 65 or over.
Census
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of 2000 there were 19,163 people, 7,917 households, and 5,573 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 45 people per square mile (17/km²). There were 9,553 housing units at an average density of 22 per square mile (9/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 94.93% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 3.11% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.21% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.08% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.01% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 1.06% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.59% from two or more races. 1.79% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or Latino
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
of any race.
By 2005 the population was 93.4% non-Hispanic white. 3.6% of the population was African-American. 2.6% of the population was Latino.
In 2000 there were 7,917 households out of which 30.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.1% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.6% were non-families. 27.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.89.
In the county the population was spread out with 23.2% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 24.7% from 45 to 64, and 16.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 92.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.8 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $28,315, and the median income for a family was $34,378. Males had a median income of $28,109 versus $19,943 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $15,395. About 11% of families and 14.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.6% of those under age 18 and 15.6% of those age 65 or over.
Communities
- Cities
- IukaIuka, MississippiIuka is a city in Tishomingo County, Mississippi, United States. The population was 3,059 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Tishomingo County. Woodall Mountain, the highest point in Mississippi, is located just south of Iuka.- History :...
- Iuka
- Towns
- BelmontBelmont, MississippiBelmont is a town in Tishomingo County, Mississippi, United States. The population was 1,961 at the 2000 census. Its ZIP code is 38827.- History :...
- BurnsvilleBurnsville, MississippiBurnsville is a town in Tishomingo County, Mississippi, United States. The population was 1,034 at the 2000 census. Its ZIP code is 38833.-Geography:Burnsville is located at ....
- GoldenGolden, MississippiGolden is a town in Tishomingo County, Mississippi, United States. The population was 201 at the 2000 census. Its zip code is 38847.- History :...
- TishomingoTishomingo, MississippiTishomingo is a town in Tishomingo County, Mississippi, United States. The population of the city of Tishomingo was 316 at the 2000 census. Its ZIP code is 38873..- History :...
- Belmont
- Villages
- PadenPaden, MississippiPaden is a village in Tishomingo County, Mississippi, United States. The population was 106 at the 2000 census. Its zip code is 38873.-History:...
- Paden
- Unincorporated places
- DennisDennis, MississippiDennis is an unincorporated community located at the intersection of Mississippi Highway 25 and Mississippi Highway 4 in Tishomingo County, Mississippi, United States. Dennis is approximately south of Tishomingo and north of Belmont....
- OldhamOldham, MississippiOldham is an unincorporated community in Tishomingo County, Mississippi, United States. Oldham is located on Mississippi Highway 172 southeast of Iuka....
- PittsburgPittsburg, MississippiPittsburg is an unincorporated town in Tishomingo County, Mississippi, United States. It was named for the industrial heritage of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is located at latitude 34.55139 and longitude -88.20556 with an elevation of .-External links:...
- Dennis
Transportation
- U.S. Highway 72
- Mississippi Highway 4
- Mississippi Highway 25
- Mississippi Highway 30
- Mississippi Highway 172
- Mississippi Highway 350
- Mississippi Highway 364
- Mississippi Highway 365
- Mississippi Highway 366
- Mississippi Highway 760
- Natchez Trace ParkwayNatchez Trace ParkwayThe Natchez Trace Parkway is a National Park Service unit in the southeastern United States that commemorates the historic Old Natchez Trace and preserves sections of the original trail....
See also
- Battle of IukaBattle of IukaThe Battle of Iuka was fought on September 19, 1862, in Iuka, Mississippi, during the American Civil War. In the opening battle of the Iuka-Corinth Campaign, Union Maj. Gen. William S. Rosecrans stopped the advance of the army of Confederate Maj. Gen. Sterling Price.Maj. Gen. Ulysses S...
- JacintoJacintoJacinto is a Spanish and Portuguese name meaning Hyacinth, which can refer to Saint Hyacinth, a Roman martyr , or the Hyacinth flower itself.A common English nickname for Jacinto is Jack.-See also:*Hyacinth*San Jacinto*Jacinta...
, historic county seat of the original Tishomingo County - Natchez Trace ParkwayNatchez Trace ParkwayThe Natchez Trace Parkway is a National Park Service unit in the southeastern United States that commemorates the historic Old Natchez Trace and preserves sections of the original trail....
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Tishomingo County, MississippiNational Register of Historic Places listings in Tishomingo County, MississippiThis is a list of the National Register of Historic Places listings in Tishomingo County, Mississippi.This is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the National Register of Historic Places in Tishomingo County, Mississippi, United States...
- Woodall MountainWoodall MountainWoodall Mountain is the highest natural point in the state of Mississippi at 807 feet . It is located just off Mississippi Highway 25, south of Iuka. The summit is marked with a National Geodetic Survey triangulation station disk and three radio towers...