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Arkabutla, Mississippi
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 Arkabutla, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
Arkabutla, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Tate |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.03 sq mi (10.45 km2) |
| • Land | 4.03 sq mi (10.45 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 190 ft (60 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 285 |
| • Density | 70.67/sq mi (27.29/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
38602
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| Area code(s) | 662 |
| GNIS feature ID | 692212 |
Arkabutla is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Tate County, Mississippi, United States. Arkabutla is located approximately 9 miles (14 km) west of Coldwater and approximately 9 miles (14 km) north of Strayhorn. It also lies approximately 4 miles (6.4 km) south of the dam at Arkabutla Lake. Although an unincorporated community, it has a post office and a zip code of 38602.
The community derives its name from Arkabutla Creek.
Per the 2020 Census, the population was 285.
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Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2020 | 285 | — | |
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2020 census
| Race / Ethnicity | Pop 2020 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 237 | 83.16% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 27 | 9.47% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 2 | 0.70% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some Other Race alone (NH) | 1 | 0.35% |
| Mixed Race/Multi-Racial (NH) | 13 | 4.56% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5 | 1.75% |
| Total | 285 | 100.00% |
Education
It is in the Tate County School District.
Notable person
- James Earl Jones, actor
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