Booneville, Mississippi

Booneville /ˈbuːnvɪl/ is the county seat of Prentiss County, Mississippi.[4] Booneville was incorporated in 1861[5] and named after R.H. Boone, a relative of Daniel Boone. The population was 8,743 at the 2010 census.[6] It is one of 21 certified Mississippi retirement cities.[7]

Booneville, Mississippi
City
South Main Street
Motto(s): 
"City of Hospitality"
Location of Booneville, Mississippi
Booneville, Mississippi
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 34°39′40″N 88°33′41″W
Country United States
State Mississippi
CountyPrentiss
Government
 • MayorChris Lindley
Area
 • Total25.79 sq mi (66.79 km2)
 • Land25.75 sq mi (66.70 km2)
 • Water0.03 sq mi (0.09 km2)
Elevation
518 ft (158 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total8,743
 • Estimate 
(2019)[3]
8,497
 • Density329.94/sq mi (127.39/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
38829
Area code(s)662
FIPS code28-07780
GNIS feature ID0667440
Websitewww.visitbooneville.com

History

The land of Booneville was bought by B.B. Boone, G.W. Williams, and W.P. Curlee from the Chickasaw tribesman Le-Ho-Yea. The community was named for R.H. Boone, a relative of Daniel Boone, the early American pioneer.[8]

Civil War
Further information: Battle of Booneville

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 25.7 square miles (67 km2), of which 25.7 square miles (67 km2) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km2) (0.16%) is water. The city is concentrated along Mississippi Highway 145 between its intersections with Mississippi Highway 30 to the south and Mississippi Highway 4 to the north. U.S. Route 45 passes through western Booneville, connecting the city with Corinth and Tupelo.

Climate

Climate is characterized by relatively high temperatures and evenly distributed precipitation throughout the year. The Köppen Climate Classification subtype for this climate is "Cfa" (Humid Subtropical Climate).[9]

Climate data for Booneville, Mississippi
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) 10
(50)		 12
(53)		 17
(63)		 22
(72)		 27
(80)		 31
(87)		 32
(90)		 32
(90)		 29
(85)		 23
(74)		 17
(62)		 11
(52)		 22
(71)
Average low °C (°F) −1
(31)		 1
(33)		 5
(41)		 10
(50)		 14
(58)		 19
(66)		 21
(69)		 20
(68)		 17
(62)		 10
(50)		 4
(40)		 1
(33)		 10
(50)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 130
(5.2)		 120
(4.9)		 150
(5.9)		 130
(5)		 130
(5)		 99
(3.9)		 100
(4)		 86
(3.4)		 86
(3.4)		 84
(3.3)		 120
(4.6)		 150
(5.8)		 1,380
(54.5)
Source: Weatherbase [10]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1870458—
188060331.7%
189074824.0%
19001,05040.4%
19101,33727.3%
19201,49511.8%
19301,70313.9%
19401,89311.2%
19503,29574.1%
19603,4805.6%
19705,89569.4%
19806,1995.2%
19907,95528.3%
20008,6258.4%
20108,7431.4%
Est. 20198,497[3]−2.8%
U.S. Decennial Census[11]

As of the census[12] of 2000, there were 8,625 people, 3,302 households, and 2,205 families residing in the city. The population density was 335.8 people per square mile (129.6/km2). There were 3,625 housing units at an average density of 141.1 per square mile (54.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 79.88% White, 18.49% African American, 0.30% Native American, 0.31% Asian, 0.15% from other races, and 0.86% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.71% of the population.

There were 3,302 households, out of which 30.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.8% were married couples living together, 14.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.2% were non-families. 30.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.93.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.2% under the age of 18, 16.6% from 18 to 24, 23.8% from 25 to 44, 20.1% from 45 to 64, and 17.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $28,361, and the median income for a family was $38,918. Males had a median income of $29,667 versus $19,821 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,128. About 11.2% of families and 15.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.2% of those under age 18 and 17.6% of those age 65 or over.

As of the 2010 census, the population was 8,743.[13]

Education

Media

Newspapers
  • Banner Independent
  • Prentiss County Progress

Television stations
  • WMAE-TV Channel 12 TV
  • W34DV-D Channel 34 TV

Radio stations
  • WBIP AM 1400 Hometown Radio

Transportation

The Booneville/Baldwyn Airport is owned by the cities of Booneville and Baldwyn. It is located in Prentiss County, six nautical miles (7 mi, 11 km) southwest of Booneville's central business district.[14]

  • Parachuting can be seen outside of the town along highway 45 as well

Notable people

See also

References
  1. "Booneville city officials sworn in". WTVA News. 2017. Retrieved July 21, 2017.
  2. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 26, 2020.
  3. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  4. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  5. "Booneville History". boonevillehigh.com. Retrieved 2 May 2017.
  6. "About Booneville". Cityofbooneville.org. Retrieved 2 May 2017.
  7. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2009-04-20. Retrieved 2009-04-07.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  8. "Booneville MS Historical Markers & Points of Interest - StoppingPoints.com". Stoppingpoints.com. Retrieved 2 May 2017.
  9. "Booneville, Mississippi Köppen Climate Classification (Weatherbase)". Weatherbase. Retrieved 2 May 2017.
  10. "Weatherbase.com". Weatherbase. 2013. Retrieved on August 16, 2013.
  11. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  12. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  13. "Booneville, MS Population - Census 2010 and 2000 Interactive Map, Demographics, Statistics, Quick Facts - CensusViewer". censusviewer.com. Retrieved 2 May 2017.
  14. FAA Airport Master Record for 8M1 (Form 5010 PDF). Federal Aviation Administration. Effective 30 June 2011.
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