Batesville, Mississippi
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Batesville, Mississippi | |
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 Panola County Courthouse in Batesville | |
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 Location of Batesville, Mississippi | |
  Batesville Location in Mississippi  Batesville Batesville (the United States)  Batesville Batesville (North America) | |
| Coordinates:34°19′4″N89°56′33″W/ 34.31778°N 89.94250°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Panola |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-Aldermen |
| • Mayor | Hal Ferrell |
| • Aldermen | List of Aldermen |
| Area | |
| • Total | 19.95 sq mi (51.67 km2) |
| • Land | 19.95 sq mi (51.67 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 233 ft (71 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 7,523 |
| • Density | 377.07/sq mi (145.59/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6(Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5(CDT) |
| ZIP code | 38606 |
| Area code | 662 |
| FIPS code | 28-03620 |
| GNISfeature ID | 0666568 |
| Website | Official website |
Batesvilleis a city inPanola County, Mississippi,United States. The population was 7,523 at the2020 census,up from 7,463 at the2010 census.
Batesville is one of twocounty seatswhich the legislature established for Panola County, related to a longstanding rivalry between towns on either side of theTallahatchie River;the other isSardis,located north of the river.
History[edit]
Batesville was founded in the 1850s following the construction of theMississippi and Tennessee Railroad.[3]
Geography[edit]
According to theUnited States Census Bureau,the city has a total area of 11.1 square miles (29 km2), all land.
Demographics[edit]
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1870 | 227 | — | |
| 1880 | 442 | 94.7% | |
| 1890 | 705 | 59.5% | |
| 1900 | 556 | −21.1% | |
| 1910 | 774 | 39.2% | |
| 1920 | 1,050 | 35.7% | |
| 1930 | 1,062 | 1.1% | |
| 1940 | 1,815 | 70.9% | |
| 1950 | 2,463 | 35.7% | |
| 1960 | 3,284 | 33.3% | |
| 1970 | 3,796 | 15.6% | |
| 1980 | 5,162 | 36.0% | |
| 1990 | 6,403 | 24.0% | |
| 2000 | 7,113 | 11.1% | |
| 2010 | 7,463 | 4.9% | |
| 2020 | 7,523 | 0.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[4] | |||
2020 census[edit]
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,405 | 45.26% |
| Black or African American | 3,725 | 49.51% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.04% |
| Asian | 43 | 0.57% |
| Other/Mixed | 135 | 1.79% |
| HispanicorLatino | 212 | 2.82% |
As of the2020 United States Census,there were 7,523 people, 3,089 households, and 2,494 families residing in the city.[6]
2000 census[edit]
As of thecensus[7]of 2000, there were 7,113 people, 2,577 households, and 1,821 families residing in the city. The population density was 638.2 inhabitants per square mile (246.4/km2). There were 2,791 housing units at an average density of 250.4 per square mile (96.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 56.43%White,41.88%African American,0.06%Native American,0.38%Asian,0.04%Pacific Islander,0.82% fromother races,and 0.39% from two or more races.HispanicorLatinoof any race were 1.60% of the population.
There were 2,577 households, out of which 35.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.7% weremarried couplesliving together, 21.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.3% were non-families. 26.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.14.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.9% under the age of 18, 11.6% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 18.6% from 45 to 64, and 14.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.4 males. The median income for a household in the city was $29,875, and the median income for a family was $38,849. Males had a median income of $30,998 versus $22,029 for females. Theper capita incomefor the city was $15,814. About 21.9% of families and 28.7% of the population were below thepoverty line,including 36.1% of those under age 18 and 27.0% of those age 65 or over.
Education[edit]
South Panola School District(SPSD) operates schools in Batesville and has its headquarters in Batesville.[8]Batesville Elementary School,[9]Batesville Intermediate School,[10]Batesville Middle School,[11]Batesville Junior High School,[12]andSouth Panola High Schoolserve Batesville.[13]
A private academy founded in 1987, North Delta School, also serves Panola County and the surrounding area.[14]
Infrastructure[edit]
Transportation[edit]
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Rail service is provided byGrenada Railway(formerlyIllinois Central Railroad).
Amtrak'sCity of New Orleansused to provide passenger service, but the train was rerouted to theDelta regionin 1995.
The short-livedBatesville Southwestern Railroadwas established in Batesville.
Notable people[edit]
- Lewis Edward Anderson,botanist[15]
- Al Baker,formerMajor League Baseballplayer
- Kory Chapman,formerNational Football Leagueplayer[16]
- Jerry Dahlke,former Major League Baseballpitcher[17]
- Cliff Finch,governor of Mississippifrom 1976 to 1980
- Joe C. Gardner,Mississippi state legislator from 2007 to 2013
- Jermarcus Hardrick,CFLplayer for theWinnipeg Blue Bombers
- Darrell Henderson,NFLrunning back[18]
- John Jerry,NFL offensive lineman
- Peria Jerry,University of MississippiandAtlanta Falconsdefensive tackle
- John W. Kyle,member of theMississippi Supreme Courtfrom 1950 to 1965[19]
- Richard H. Leigh,four-star admiraland Commander-in-Chief of theUnited States Fleetfrom 1932 to 1933[20]
- Ronnie Musgrove,governor of Mississippi from 2000 to 2004, was born inTocowain 1956 and reared in Batesville
- Derek Pegues,former professional football player[21]
- Will Renfro,former NFLoffensive tackle[22]
- Jameson Rodgers,Country musicsinger-songwriter
- Dwayne Rudd,former NFL player for theMinnesota Vikings,Tampa Bay Buccaneers,Oakland Raiders,andCleveland Browns
- Jamarca Sanford,former NFLsafety[23]
- Patrick Shegog,former quarterback for theDelta State Statesmen[24]
- Soulja Boy,rapper
- Matthew Lyle Spencer,president of theUniversity of Washingtonfrom 1927 to 1933 and firstDeanof theSchool of JournalismatSyracuse University[25]
- Superstar Pride,rapper
- Billy Tohill,head football coach forTexas Christian Universityfrom 1971 to 1973[26]
- Deshea Townsend,Pittsburgh Steelersdefensive back
- Sammy Vick,formerMajor League Baseballplayer
- Wesley Walls,former NFLtight end[27]
- Thomas Wayne,rockabillysinger[28]
- Doc Wood,former Major League Baseballshortstop[29]
- Lee Woodruff,former NFL player[30]
References[edit]
- ^"City Leadership".City of Batesville.RetrievedAugust 9,2021.
- ^"2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files".United States Census Bureau.RetrievedJuly 24,2022.
- ^Kyle, John W. (1913).Reconstruction in Panola County.Vol. XIII. Mississippi Historical Society. p. 13.
{{cite book}}:|work=ignored (help) - ^"Census of Population and Housing".Census.gov.RetrievedJune 4,2015.
- ^"Explore Census Data".data.census.gov.RetrievedDecember 7,2021.
- ^"Batesville city, Mississippi".United States Census Bureau.RetrievedApril 19,2023.
- ^"U.S. Census website".United States Census Bureau.RetrievedJanuary 31,2008.
- ^"SPSD Contact InformationArchivedJuly 23, 2011, at theWayback Machine."South Panola School District.Retrieved on October 21, 2010.
- ^"Batesville Elementary SchoolArchivedJuly 1, 2010, at theWayback Machine."South Panola School District.Retrieved on October 21, 2010.
- ^"Batesville Intermediate SchoolArchivedJuly 22, 2010, at theWayback Machine."South Panola School District.Retrieved on October 21, 2010.
- ^"Welcome to Batesville Middle School!ArchivedJuly 23, 2011, at theWayback Machine."South Panola School District.Retrieved on October 21, 2010.
- ^"Welcome to Batesville Jr. High!ArchivedAugust 29, 2010, at theWayback Machine"South Panola School District.Retrieved on October 21, 2010.
- ^"South Panola High SchoolArchived2010-05-01 at theWayback Machine."South Panola School District.Retrieved on October 21, 2010.
- ^North Delta SchoolArchivedDecember 2, 2011, at theWayback Machine,official website
- ^"Anderson, Lewis Edward (1912-2007)".plants.jstor.org.RetrievedApril 23,2024.
- ^"Kory Chapman".patriots.com.Archived fromthe originalon May 25, 2006.RetrievedApril 23,2024.
- ^"Jerome Dahlke Obituary".legacy.com.RetrievedApril 23,2024.
- ^Carlin, Skyler."Darrell Henderson Jr. gets day named after him in hometown of Batesville".theramswire.usatoday.com.RetrievedApril 23,2024.
- ^Landon, Michael (2006).The University of Mississippi School of Law: A Sesquicentennial History.Jackson, Mississippi: University of Mississippi Press. p. 50.ISBN1-57806-918-1.
- ^"Admiral Richard H. Leigh Papers".archives.lib.fsu.edu.RetrievedApril 23,2024.
- ^"Derek Pegues".arenafan.com.RetrievedApril 23,2024.
- ^"Will Renfro".gotigersgo.com.RetrievedApril 23,2024.
- ^"Jamarca Sanford".olemisssports.com.Archived fromthe originalon July 14, 2014.RetrievedApril 23,2024.
- ^"Patrick Shegog".gostatesmen.com.RetrievedApril 23,2024.
- ^Lawerence, A., ed. (1925).Who's Who Among North American Authors.Vol. II. Los Angeles, California: Golden Syndicate. p. 344.
- ^"Billy Tohill Fired as TCU Head Coach"(PDF).The Battalion.November 20, 1973.RetrievedApril 23,2024.
- ^"Wesley Walls Career Stats".espn.com.RetrievedApril 23,2024.
- ^"Thomas Wayne".allmusic.com.RetrievedApril 23,2024.
- ^"Doc Wood".baseball-reference.com.RetrievedApril 23,2024.
- ^"Lee Woodruff Stats".pro-football-reference.com.RetrievedApril 23,2024.
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