French Camp, Mississippi | |
|---|---|
 | |
 Flag | |
 Location of French Camp, Mississippi | |
| Coordinates:33°17′38″N89°24′1″W / 33.29389°N 89.40028°W /33.29389; -89.40028 | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Choctaw |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Glen Barlow |
| • Alderman | Dennis Cates |
| • Alderwoman | Jenny Morgan |
| • Alderman | Phil Nicholson |
| • Alderwoman | Becky Stephens |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.99 sq mi (2.56 km2) |
| • Land | 0.98 sq mi (2.54 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 413 ft (126 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 256 |
| • Density | 260.96/sq mi (100.76/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 39745 |
| Area code | 662 |
| FIPS code | 28-26020 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0670200 |
French Camp is a town inChoctaw County,Mississippi, United States. The population was 174 at the2010 census,[2] down from 393 in2000.
The town dates back to circa 1810, when a Frenchman, Louis Lefleur, established a stand or trading post and inn, on theNatchez Trace. The Choctaw natives and others in the area called it the Frenchman's Camp. Later it was shortened to French Camp.[3]
French Camp is located in western Choctaw County at33°17′38″N89°24′1″W / 33.29389°N 89.40028°W /33.29389; -89.40028 (33.293936, -89.400248).[4] It is bordered to the south byAttala County. TheNatchez Trace Parkway passes through the town, crossingMississippi Highway 413 just west of the center of town.
According to theUnited States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.0 square mile (2.6 km2), of which 0.0077 square miles (0.02 km2), or 0.81%, is water.[2]
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 420 | — | |
| 1890 | 267 | −36.4% | |
| 1900 | 259 | −3.0% | |
| 1910 | 220 | −15.1% | |
| 1920 | 123 | −44.1% | |
| 1930 | 181 | 47.2% | |
| 1940 | 172 | −5.0% | |
| 1950 | 162 | −5.8% | |
| 1960 | 123 | −24.1% | |
| 1970 | 174 | 41.5% | |
| 1980 | 306 | 75.9% | |
| 1990 | 320 | 4.6% | |
| 2000 | 393 | 22.8% | |
| 2010 | 174 | −55.7% | |
| 2020 | 256 | 47.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[5] | |||
As of thecensus[6] of 2000, there were 393 people, 68 households, and 42 families residing in the town. The population density was 398.1 inhabitants per square mile (153.7/km2). There were 74 housing units at an average density of 75.0 per square mile (29.0/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 92.37%White, 5.09%African American, 1.53% fromother races, and 1.02% from two or more races.Hispanic orLatino of any race were 1.27% of the population.
There were 68 households, out of which 26.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.4% weremarried couples living together, 4.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.8% were non-families. 36.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 3.19.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 48.6% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 13.5% from 25 to 44, 16.5% from 45 to 64, and 12.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 18 years. For every 100 females, there were 113.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.1 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $26,250, and the median income for a family was $27,188. Males had a median income of $13,750 versus $12,813 for females. Theper capita income for the town was $5,047. (The lowest in Mississippi) About 17.1% of families and 64.5% of the population were below thepoverty line, including 70.5% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.
TheUnited States Postal Service operates the French Camp Post Office.[7]
The town of French Camp is served by theChoctaw County School District and the privateFrench Camp Academy.
Municipalities and communities ofChoctaw County, Mississippi,United States | ||
|---|---|---|
| Towns |  | |
| Unincorporated communities | ||
| Ghost towns | ||
| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
| International | |
|---|---|
| National | |
