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'''Tucker''' is a [[census-designated place]] (CDP) in [[Neshoba County, Mississippi|Neshoba County]], [[Mississippi]], [[United States]]. The population was 534 at the 2000 census.
'''Tucker''' is a [[census-designated place]] (CDP) in [[Neshoba County, Mississippi|Neshoba County]], [[Mississippi]]. It is one of the eight communities of the [[Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians]] Reservation and the population is 93% Choctaw. The population was 642 at the 2020 census.


==Geography==
==Geography==
Tucker is located at {{coord|32|42|24|N|89|3|22|W|city}} (32.706559, -89.055984){{GR|1}}.
Tucker is located at {{coord|32|42|24|N|89|3|22|W|type:city}} (32.706559, -89.055984).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref>


According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the CDP has a total area of {{convert|3.7|sqmi|km2}}, of which, {{convert|3.7|sqmi|km2}} of it is land and {{convert|0.04|sqmi|km2}} of it (0.55%) is water.
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the CDP has a total area of {{convert|3.7|sqmi|km2}}, of which {{convert|3.7|sqmi|km2}} is land and {{convert|0.04|sqmi|km2}} (0.55%) is water.


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
{{US Census population
As of the [[census]]{{GR|2}} of 2000, there were 534 people, 154 households, and 125 families residing in the CDP. The [[population density]] was 146.4 people per square mile (56.5/km²). There were 159 housing units at an average density of 43.6/sq&nbsp;mi (16.8/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 5.99% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.19% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 92.88% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.56% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.37% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.56% of the population.
|2020= 642
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2016}}</ref>
}}


{| class="wikitable"
There were 154 households out of which 53.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 33.8% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 34.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.2% were non-families. 14.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.47 and the average family size was 3.76.
|+'''Tucker racial composition as of 2020'''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?g=1600000US2874675&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2 |access-date=2022-05-29 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><br> (NH = Non-Hispanic){{efn|Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race.<ref>https://www.census.gov/ {{nonspecific|date=August 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=About the Hispanic Population and its Origin |url=https://www.census.gov/topics/population/hispanic-origin/about.html |website=www.census.gov |access-date=18 May 2022}}</ref>}}
!Race
!Number
!Percentage
|-
|[[Non-Hispanic or Latino whites|White]] (NH)
|46
|7.17%
|-
|[[Non-Hispanic or Latino African Americans|Black or African American]] (NH)
|1
|0.16%
|-
|[[Native Americans in the United States|Native American]] or [[Alaska Native]] (NH)
|560
|87.23%
|-
|[[Asian Americans|Asian]] (NH)
|2
|0.31%
|-
|[[Multiracial Americans|Mixed/Multi-Racial]] (NH)
|26
|4.05%
|-
|[[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Hispanic or Latino]]
|7
|1.09%
|-
|'''Total'''
|'''642'''
|
|}
As of the [[2020 United States census]], there were 642 people, 146 households, and 120 families residing in the CDP.


As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2008-01-31|title=U.S. Census website}}</ref> of 2000, there were 534 people, 154 households, and 125 families residing in the CDP. The population density was {{convert|146.4|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 159 housing units at an average density of {{convert|43.6|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the CDP was 5.99% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.19% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 92.88% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.56% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.37% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.56% of the population.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 42.5% under the age of 18, 11.6% from 18 to 24, 30.1% from 25 to 44, 11.2% from 45 to 64, and 4.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 22 years. For every 100 females there were 87.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.5 males.

There were 154 households, out of which 53.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 33.8% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 34.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.2% were non-families. 14.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.47 and the average family size was 3.76.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 42.5% under the age of 18, 11.6% from 18 to 24, 30.1% from 25 to 44, 11.2% from 45 to 64, and 4.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 22 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.5 males.


The median income for a household in the CDP was $21,607, and the median income for a family was $19,943. Males had a median income of $16,458 versus $16,750 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the CDP was $5,939. About 33.0% of families and 31.0% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 27.5% of those under age 18 and 59.3% of those age 65 or over.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $21,607, and the median income for a family was $19,943. Males had a median income of $16,458 versus $16,750 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the CDP was $5,939. About 33.0% of families and 31.0% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 27.5% of those under age 18 and 59.3% of those age 65 or over.


==Education==
==Education==
Tucker is served by the [[Neshoba County School District]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st28_ms/schooldistrict_maps/c28099_neshoba/DC20SD_C28099.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220807013001/https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st28_ms/schooldistrict_maps/c28099_neshoba/DC20SD_C28099.pdf |archive-date=2022-08-07 |url-status=live|title=2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Neshoba County, MS|publisher=[[U.S. Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2022-08-06}} - [https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st28_ms/schooldistrict_maps/c28099_neshoba/DC20SD_C28099_SD2MS.txt Text list]</ref>
Tucker is served by the [[Neshoba County School District]].


Native American students are eligible to attend schools in the [[Choctaw Tribal School System]], a non-public district operated by the Mississippi Band of [[Choctaw]] Indians.
Native American students are eligible to attend schools in the [[Choctaw Tribal School System]], a tribal school system operated by the Mississippi Band of [[Choctaw]] Indians. Tucker Elementary School is in the community.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.choctawtribalschools.com/tuckerelementary|title=Home|publisher=Tucker Elementary School|accessdate=2022-08-06|quote=126 East Tucker Circle Philadelphia, MS 39350}}</ref>


==References==
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Latest revision as of 05:48, 14 July 2023

Tucker, Mississippi
CDP
Location of Tucker, Mississippi
Location of Tucker, Mississippi
Tucker, Mississippi is located in the United States
Tucker, Mississippi
Tucker, Mississippi
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 32°42′24″N 89°3′22″W / 32.70667°N 89.05611°W / 32.70667; -89.05611
CountryUnited States
StateMississippi
CountyNeshoba
Area
[1]
 • Total
3.89 sq mi (10.07 km2)
 • Land3.88 sq mi (10.04 km2)
 • Water0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2)
Elevation
492 ft (150 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
642
 • Density165.59/sq mi (63.93/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
FIPS code28-74675
GNIS feature ID0678912

Tucker is a census-designated place (CDP) in Neshoba County, Mississippi. It is one of the eight communities of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians Reservation and the population is 93% Choctaw. The population was 642 at the 2020 census.

Geography

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Tucker is located at 32°42′24″N 89°3′22″W / 32.70667°N 89.05611°W / 32.70667; -89.05611 (32.706559, -89.055984).[2]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 3.7 square miles (9.6 km2), of which 3.7 square miles (9.6 km2) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km2) (0.55%) is water.

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
2020642—
U.S. Decennial Census[3]
Tucker racial composition as of 2020[4]
(NH = Non-Hispanic)[a]
Race Number Percentage
White (NH) 46 7.17%
Black or African American (NH) 1 0.16%
Native American or Alaska Native (NH) 560 87.23%
Asian (NH) 2 0.31%
Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) 26 4.05%
Hispanic or Latino 7 1.09%
Total 642

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 642 people, 146 households, and 120 families residing in the CDP.

As of the census[7] of 2000, there were 534 people, 154 households, and 125 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 146.4 inhabitants per square mile (56.5/km2). There were 159 housing units at an average density of 43.6 per square mile (16.8/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 5.99% White, 0.19% African American, 92.88% Native American, 0.56% from other races, and 0.37% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.56% of the population.

There were 154 households, out of which 53.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 33.8% were married couples living together, 34.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.2% were non-families. 14.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.47 and the average family size was 3.76.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 42.5% under the age of 18, 11.6% from 18 to 24, 30.1% from 25 to 44, 11.2% from 45 to 64, and 4.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 22 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.5 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $21,607, and the median income for a family was $19,943. Males had a median income of $16,458 versus $16,750 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $5,939. About 33.0% of families and 31.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.5% of those under age 18 and 59.3% of those age 65 or over.

Education

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Tucker is served by the Neshoba County School District.[8]

Native American students are eligible to attend schools in the Choctaw Tribal School System, a tribal school system operated by the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians. Tucker Elementary School is in the community.[9]

References

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  1. ^ Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race.[5][6]
  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
  2. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  3. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  4. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved May 29, 2022.
  5. ^ https://www.census.gov/ [not specific enough to verify]
  6. ^ "About the Hispanic Population and its Origin". www.census.gov. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
  7. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  8. ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Neshoba County, MS" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Archived (PDF) from the original on August 7, 2022. Retrieved August 6, 2022. - Text list
  9. ^ "Home". Tucker Elementary School. Retrieved August 6, 2022. 126 East Tucker Circle Philadelphia, MS 39350
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