Sledge, Mississippi
{{short description|Town in Mississippi, United States}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=May 2024}}
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|image_caption = Main Street in Sledge
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|map_caption = Location of Sledge, Mississippi
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|subdivision_type = Country
|subdivision_name = United States
|subdivision_type1 = State
|subdivision_name1 = Mississippi
|subdivision_type2 = County
|subdivision_name2 = Quitman
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|unit_pref = Imperial
|area_total_km2 = 1.38
|area_land_km2 = 1.38
|area_water_km2 = 0.00
|area_total_sq_mi = 0.53
|area_land_sq_mi = 0.53
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|population_as_of = 2020
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|population_total = 368
|population_density_km2 = 265.99
|population_density_sq_mi = 689.14
|timezone = Central (CST)
|utc_offset = −6
|timezone_DST = CDT
|utc_offset_DST = −5
|elevation_ft = 167
|coordinates = {{coord|34|25|57|N|90|13|16|W|region:US_type:city|display=inline,title}}
|postal_code_type = ZIP Codes
|postal_code = 38628, 38670
|area_code = 662
|blank_name = FIPS code
|blank_info = 28-68400
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|blank1_info = 2407351{{GNIS|2407351}}
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Sledge is a town located in Quitman County, Mississippi, United States. As of the 2020 census, the town had a total population of 368.{{Cite web|title=Sledge town, Mississippi|url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2868400|website=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=March 13, 2022}}
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of {{convert|0.5|sqmi|km2}}, all land.
Demographics
{{US Census population
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|1930= 337
|1940= 316
|1950= 383
|1960= 440
|1970= 516
|1980= 699
|1990= 577
|2000= 529
|2010= 545
|2020= 368
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|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census/decade.html|title=Decennial Census of Population and Housing by Decades|publisher=US Census Bureau|access-date=}}
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=2000 Census=
As of the census{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=January 31, 2008|title=U.S. Census website}} of 2000, there were 529 people, 170 households, and 133 families residing in the town. The population density was {{convert|1,011.3|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 185 housing units at an average density of {{convert|353.7|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the town was 23.25% White, 75.99% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 0.76% from two or more races. Of the population, 1.13% were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 170 households, out of which 38.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.5% were married couples living together, 29.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.2% were non-families. Of all households, 20.0% were made up of individuals, and 9.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.11 and the average family size was 3.55.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 30.6% under the age of 18, 11.7% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 18.0% from 45 to 64, and 11.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 72.3 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $27,500, and the median income for a family was $30,139. Males had a median income of $23,750 versus $16,042 for females. The per capita income for the town was $11,569. 24.7% of the population and 23.1% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 37.5% of those under the age of 18 and 20.0% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.
Transportation
Amtrak’s City of New Orleans, which operates between New Orleans and Chicago, passes through the town on CN tracks, but makes no stop. The nearest station is located in Marks, {{convert|13|mi}} to the south.
Education
The Town of Sledge is served by the Quitman County School District.
Notable people
- Kate Campbell, musician
- Little Hatch, electric blues musician and harmonica player{{cite web |title=Little Hatch and the Houserockers |url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/little-hatch-and-the-houserockers-mn0000311413 |website=allmusic.com |access-date=28 December 2024}}
- Alice Martin, former Chief Deputy Attorney General of Alabama{{cite web | last = Freudenheim | first = Milt | title = Private Sector: A Former Nurse Is on the Case | work = The New York Times | date = May 11, 2003 | url = https://www.nytimes.com/2003/05/11/business/private-sector-a-former-nurse-is-on-the-case.html}}
- Buster Mathis, professional boxer{{cite news |last1=Litsky |first1=Frank |title=Buster Mathis, Heavyweight Fighter, Dies at 51 |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1995/09/08/obituaries/buster-mathis-heavyweight-fighter-dies-at-51.html |access-date=28 December 2024 |work=The New York Times |date=September 8, 1995}}
- Charley Pride, country singer, born in Sledge.[http://www.charleypride.com/ Charley Pride official website]. Retrieved on March 4, 2019.
- Mack Pride, baseball player, later a minister, born in Sledge.[https://www.nlbemuseum.com/nlbemuseum/history/players/pridem.html Mark Pride biography at Negro Leagues Baseball Museum]. Retrieved on March 4, 2019.
References
{{Quitman County, Mississippi}}
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