Saltillo, Mississippi

Saltillo is a city in Lee County, Mississippi, located in the northern part of the Tupelo micropolitan area. The population was 4,752 at the 2010 Census.

Saltillo, Mississippi
City
City of Saltillo
East Mobile Street in Saltillo
Location in Lee county and the state of Mississippi
Saltillo
Location in Lee county and the state of Mississippi
Saltillo
Saltillo (the United States)
Coordinates: 34°22′23″N 88°41′22″W
Country United States
State Mississippi
CountyLee
Districts1, 2
IncorporatedJuly 20, 1870 (1870-07-20)
Named forSaltillo, Mexico
Government
 • TypeMayor–Council
 • MayorRex Smith (R)
 • Board of AldermenSaltillo Board of Aldermen
Area
 • Total8.21 sq mi (21.26 km2)
 • Land8.19 sq mi (21.20 km2)
 • Water0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2)
Elevation
322 ft (98 m)
Population
 • Total4,752
 • Estimate 
(2019)[4]
5,062
 • Density618.30/sq mi (238.73/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code(s)
38866
Area code(s)662
FIPS code28-64840
GNIS feature ID677306
Major airportMEM
Websitesaltilloms.org

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 8.7 square miles (23 km2), of which 8.7 square miles (23 km2) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km2) (0.23%) is water.

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1870148—
188026277.0%
1900209—
191030646.4%
192044043.8%
1930432−1.8%
19404688.3%
19505017.1%
19605367.0%
197083656.0%
19801,27152.0%
19901,78240.2%
20003,39390.4%
20104,75240.1%
2019 (est.)5,062[4]6.5%
U.S. Decennial Census[5]

As of the census[6] of 2000, there were 3,393 people, 1,361 households, and 974 families residing in the town. The population density was 389.5 people per square mile (150.4/km2). There were 1,453 housing units at an average density of 166.8 per square mile (64.4/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 93.93% White, 4.69% African American, 0.06% Native American, 0.47% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.09% from other races, and 0.74% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.59% of the population.

There were 1,361 households, out of which 38.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.0% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.4% were non-families. 25.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.94.

In the town the population was spread out, with 26.9% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 34.0% from 25 to 44, 19.2% from 45 to 64, and 10.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.0 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $35,912, and the median income for a family was $44,018. Males had a median income of $33,333 versus $23,542 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,177. About 8.5% of families and 12.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.7% of those under age 18 and 17.3% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Saltillo is served by the Lee County School District.

Notable people

See also

References
  1. "Departments". The City of Saltillo Mississippi. 2017. Retrieved May 12, 2017.
  2. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 26, 2020.
  3. "2010 City Population and Housing Occupancy Status". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved May 14, 2012.
  4. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  5. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  6. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
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