Coldwater, Mississippi | |
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 Central Avenue | |
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| Nickname: C-Town | |
 Location of Coldwater, Mississippi | |
  Coldwater, Mississippi Location in the United States | |
| Coordinates:34°41′25″N89°58′33″W / 34.69028°N 89.97583°W /34.69028; -89.97583 | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Tate |
| Area | |
• Total | 2.38 sq mi (6.16 km2) |
| • Land | 2.37 sq mi (6.15 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0039 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 262 ft (80 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 1,381 |
| • Density | 581.6/sq mi (224.55/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 38618 |
| Area code | 662 |
| FIPS code | 28-14900 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406292[2] |
| Website | coldwaterms |
Coldwater is a town inTate County,Mississippi, United States, and is part of theMemphis Metropolitan Area. The population was 1,381 at the2010 census.
The town square of Coldwater is approximately two miles south of theColdwater River, hence the name. The original town began in 1856, called the village of Elm Grove. Construction of theMississippi and Tennessee Railroad through here in 1856[3] stimulated development. Rows of stores and other businesses developed on both sides of the tracks, along with houses of worship. Because the Depot was named Coldwater, the town eventually changed its name from Elm Grove to Coldwater. Coldwater was officially incorporated in 1872. At that time, the Town was located inDeSoto County and was a mile square, with the railroad depot at the center. The area was developed for cotton plantations and Coldwater became a trading center.
In 1873 duringReconstruction, the legislature organizedTate County from portions of DeSoto,Marshall andTunica counties. Coldwater fell into the new county. The Town began to grow with an influx of settlers fromVirginia, the Carolinas,Alabama, and other areas seeking a better life for themselves and their families. There were 397 residents of Coldwater according to the 1890 census. By 1884, there were 96 small schools in Tate County: 54 white and 42 black. They were mostly one teacher, one-room log houses with split logs for seats.
Coldwater steadily grew in numbers. However, periodic river flooding plagued the town, although it was also the basis of the farmland's fertility. TheArmy Corps of Engineers built theArkabutla Lake and Dam project along the Coldwater River in the early 1940s. Town residents believed they needed to move and the Town was relocated and reconstructed on land about a mile and a half south of its original location.
The site of the old town of Coldwater is 229 feet (70 m) MSL. Parts of it are underwater year round.
Radio stationWREC was founded in Coldwater by Hoyt B. Wooten. It broadcast news talk information. The station is now called WREG-TV and broadcasts news on a major news network.[4]
According to theUnited States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.4 square miles (6.2 km2), of which 2.4 square miles (6.1 km2) is land and 0.42% water.
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 397 | — | |
| 1890 | 518 | 30.5% | |
| 1900 | 557 | 7.5% | |
| 1910 | 774 | 39.0% | |
| 1920 | 856 | 10.6% | |
| 1930 | 664 | −22.4% | |
| 1940 | 690 | 3.9% | |
| 1950 | 949 | 37.5% | |
| 1960 | 1,264 | 33.2% | |
| 1970 | 1,450 | 14.7% | |
| 1980 | 1,505 | 3.8% | |
| 1990 | 1,502 | −0.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,674 | 11.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,677 | 0.2% | |
| 2020 | 1,381 | −17.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[5] | |||
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
|---|---|---|
| White | 273 | 19.77% |
| Black or African American | 1,032 | 74.73% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.07% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.14% |
| Other/Mixed | 53 | 3.84% |
| Hispanic orLatino | 20 | 1.45% |
As of the2020 United States census, there were 1,381 people, 711 households, and 541 families residing in the town.
As of thecensus[7] of 2000, there were 1,674 people, 598 households, and 429 families residing in the town. The population density was 705.5 inhabitants per square mile (272.4/km2). There were 642 housing units at an average density of 270.6 per square mile (104.5/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 69.71%African American, 29.45%White, 0.06%Native American, 0.12%Asian, and 0.66% from two or more races.Hispanic orLatino of any race were 0.42% of the population.
There were 598 households, out of which 36.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.1% weremarried couples living together, 28.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.1% were non-families. 25.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.80 and the average family size was 3.35.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 31.5% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 29.0% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 11.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 79.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 72.6 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $26,058, and the median income for a family was $31,364. Males had a median income of $28,472 versus $19,444 for females. Theper capita income for the town was $12,330. About 21.1% of families and 23.5% of the population were below thepoverty line, including 26.9% of those under age 18 and 26.7% of those age 65 or over.
The Town of Coldwater is served by theTate County School District. It has two schools, Coldwater Elementary and Coldwater High School. Coldwater High School has gone to the state championship in track and basketball numerous times. The girls' basketball team won state championships in 1996, 2007, and 2008 while also making it to the final two since 2003. The boys' basketball team won in 2009 and 2012 and has also made appearances since 2003. The school mascot is known as the Mighty Coldwater Cougar, and the school colors are blue, gold, and white.
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