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Hickory Flat, Mississippi
Hickory Flat
Hickory Flat
Location of Hickory Flat, Mississippi
Location of Hickory Flat, Mississippi
Hickory Flat, Mississippi is located in the United States
Hickory Flat, Mississippi
Hickory Flat, Mississippi
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Mississippi
County Benton
Area
 • Total 0.96 sq mi (2.48 km2)
 • Land 0.96 sq mi (2.48 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
423 ft (129 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 496
 • Density 517.75/sq mi (199.96/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
38633
Area code(s) 662
FIPS code 28-32020
GNIS feature ID 0693465

Hickory Flat is a town in Benton County, Mississippi, United States. The population was 601 at the 2010 census.

History

Hickory Flat was named from a nearby grove of hickory trees.

Geography

Hickory Flat is located at 34°36′57″N 89°11′18″W / 34.61583°N 89.18833°W / 34.61583; -89.18833 (34.6159, -89.1884). U.S. Route 78, a freeway, serves the town via Exit 48. Mississippi Highway 178, following the former route of US 78, runs through the center of the town. Via US 78, it is 20 miles (32 km) northwest to Holly Springs, 65 miles (105 km) northwest to Memphis, 14 miles (23 km) southeast to New Albany, and 42 miles (68 km) southeast to Tupelo.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town of Hickory Flat has a total area of 0.97 square miles (2.5 km2), all land.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
1890 293
1900 204 −30.4%
1910 261 27.9%
1920 269 3.1%
1930 337 25.3%
1940 352 4.5%
1950 345 −2.0%
1960 344 −0.3%
1970 354 2.9%
1980 458 29.4%
1990 535 16.8%
2000 565 5.6%
2010 601 6.4%
2020 496 −17.5%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

Hickory Flat racial composition
(NH = Non-Hispanic)
Race Number Percentage
White (NH) 402 81.05%
Black or African American (NH) 85 17.14%
Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) 3 0.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6 1.21%
Total 496

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 496 people, 234 households, and 146 families residing in the town.

Education

Hickory Flat is served by the Benton County School District.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Hickory Flat has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

Notable native

  • Elder Roma Wilson, gospel singer and harmonicist.
  • Thomas Frederick Wicker, judge and Mississippi state senator.

See also

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