Pike County, Mississippi

In this article, we are going to explore Pike County, Mississippi in depth and analyze its impact on different aspects of daily life. From its origin to its relevance today, Pike County, Mississippi has been the subject of interest and research in various fields. Over the years, it has generated debate and controversy, challenging our perceptions and allowing us to reflect on its meaning in the modern world. Through detailed analysis, we aim to shed light on Pike County, Mississippi and offer a comprehensive view that invites reflection and debate.

Pike County
County
Southtown Historic District in Magnolia, Mississippi
Southtown Historic District in Magnolia, Mississippi
Map of Mississippi highlighting Pike County
Location within the U.S. state of Mississippi
Map of the United States highlighting Mississippi
Mississippi's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 31°11′N 90°24′W / 31.18°N 90.4°W / 31.18; -90.4
Country United States
State Mississippi
Founded1815
Named afterZebulon Pike
SeatMagnolia
Largest cityMcComb
Area
 • Total
411 sq mi (1,060 km2)
 • Land409 sq mi (1,060 km2)
 • Water1.7 sq mi (4 km2)  0.4%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
40,324
 • Density98/sq mi (38/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district3rd
Websitewww.co.pike.ms.us

Pike County is a county located on the southwestern border of the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2020 census, the population was 40,324.[1] The county seat is Magnolia.[2] Pike County is named for explorer Zebulon Pike. Pike County is part of the McComb, MS Micropolitan Statistical Area.

History

Pike County was formed from Marion County by an act of the Territorial General Assembly on December 9, 1815. Holmesville was selected as the county seat on December 11, 1816; it was named in honor of Major Andrew Hunter Holmes, an army officer killed in the War of 1812. In 1873 Magnolia was voted in as the new county seat.[3] The county was devoted to agriculture and is still mostly rural.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 411 square miles (1,060 km2), of which 409 square miles (1,060 km2) is land and 1.7 square miles (4.4 km2) (0.4%) is water.[4]

Major highways

Adjacent counties

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
18204,438—
18305,40221.7%
18406,15113.9%
18507,36019.7%
186011,13551.3%
187011,3031.5%
188016,68847.6%
189021,20327.1%
190027,54529.9%
191037,27235.3%
192028,725−22.9%
193032,20112.1%
194035,0028.7%
195035,1370.4%
196035,7891.9%
197036,3451.6%
198037,5783.4%
199038,9873.7%
200039,9032.3%
201040,4041.3%
202040,324−0.2%
2023 (est.)39,394[5]−2.3%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]
1790–1960[7] 1900–1990[8]
1990–2000[9] 2010–2013[10]
Pike County by race as of 2020[11]
Race Num. Perc.
White 16,769 41.59%
Black or African American 21,457 53.21%
Native American 113 0.28%
Asian 254 0.63%
Pacific Islander 7 0.02%
Other/Mixed 1,097 2.72%
Hispanic or Latino 627 1.55%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 40,324 people, 14,404 households, and 8,528 families residing in the county.

Communities

Cities

Towns

Census-designated place

Unincorporated communities

Politics

Pike County is a swing county in presidential elections; since 2000 it has voted Democratic four times and Republican three times.

United States presidential election results for Pike County, Mississippi[12]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No.  % No.  % No.  %
2024 7,943 51.18% 7,402 47.70% 174 1.12%
2020 8,479 48.84% 8,646 49.80% 236 1.36%
2016 8,009 48.95% 8,043 49.16% 308 1.88%
2012 8,181 45.52% 9,650 53.69% 143 0.80%
2008 8,651 47.91% 9,276 51.38% 128 0.71%
2004 8,660 52.07% 7,881 47.38% 91 0.55%
2000 7,464 52.69% 6,544 46.20% 158 1.12%
1996 5,403 43.45% 6,302 50.68% 730 5.87%
1992 6,005 43.90% 6,279 45.90% 1,395 10.20%
1988 7,637 53.63% 6,531 45.87% 71 0.50%
1984 8,254 57.28% 6,137 42.59% 20 0.14%
1980 6,661 48.56% 6,694 48.80% 361 2.63%
1976 5,659 48.16% 5,749 48.92% 343 2.92%
1972 6,542 72.08% 2,332 25.69% 202 2.23%
1968 1,460 14.38% 2,848 28.05% 5,846 57.57%
1964 6,418 92.20% 543 7.80% 0 0.00%
1960 1,467 27.38% 1,258 23.48% 2,632 49.13%
1956 1,210 29.47% 1,714 41.74% 1,182 28.79%
1952 2,908 53.82% 2,495 46.18% 0 0.00%
1948 69 1.75% 221 5.61% 3,650 92.64%
1944 248 7.70% 2,972 92.30% 0 0.00%
1940 185 5.88% 2,956 93.93% 6 0.19%
1936 86 2.64% 3,170 97.21% 5 0.15%
1932 118 4.67% 2,400 94.94% 10 0.40%
1928 920 27.45% 2,431 72.55% 0 0.00%
1924 197 8.61% 1,640 71.65% 452 19.75%
1920 153 11.66% 1,114 84.91% 45 3.43%
1916 53 3.50% 1,451 95.71% 12 0.79%
1912 24 1.95% 1,068 86.90% 137 11.15%

Education

Pike County has three school districts:[13]

Pike County is in the district of Southwest Mississippi Community College.[14]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Census - Geography Profile: Pike County, Mississippi". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 14, 2023.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. ^ Pike County Mississippi 1798-1876 Pioneer Families and Confederate Soldiers, by Luke W. Conerly, 1909
  4. ^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Archived from the original on September 28, 2013. Retrieved November 6, 2014.
  5. ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Counties: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2023". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 5, 2024.
  6. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 6, 2014.
  7. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved November 6, 2014.
  8. ^ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 6, 2014.
  9. ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 27, 2010. Retrieved November 6, 2014.
  10. ^ "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 7, 2011. Retrieved September 5, 2013.
  11. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 9, 2021.
  12. ^ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved February 22, 2021.
  13. ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Pike County, MS" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved September 27, 2024. - Text list
  14. ^ "Welcome from the President". Southwest Mississippi Community College. Retrieved September 27, 2024.
  15. ^ C. W. Barnum. "Webster Parish, Louisiana, History and Genealogy". laahgp.genealogyvillage.com. Retrieved March 11, 2015.

31°11′N 90°24′W / 31.18°N 90.40°W / 31.18; -90.40