Grace, Mississippi

Grace is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Issaquena County, Mississippi, United States. It is located several miles northeast of Mayersville.

Grace, Mississippi
Census-designated place
Grace is located in Mississippi
Grace
Grace
Grace is located in the United States
Grace
Grace
Coordinates: 32°59′58″N 90°57′23″W
CountryUnited States
StateMississippi
CountyIssaquena
Area
[1]
 • Total4.80 sq mi (12.45 km2)
 • Land4.80 sq mi (12.45 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total77
 • Density16.02/sq mi (6.19/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
38745
FIPS code28-28500
GNIS feature ID670560[2]

Grace has a post office with the ZIP code 38745.[3]

It was first named as a CDP in the 2020 Census which listed a population of 77.[4]

History

Grace is located on the former Yazoo and Mississippi Valley Railroad. In 1910, Grace was home to five general stores, a grocery store, a blacksmith, and a drug store.[5]

Grace Mounds, which are listed on the Mississippi Mound Trail, are located near Grace.[6]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
202077—
U.S. Decennial Census[7]
2020[8]

2020 census
Grace CDP, Mississippi – Racial and Ethnic Composition
(NH = Non-Hispanic)
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 may be of any race.
Race / Ethnicity Pop 2020[8] % 2020
White alone (NH) 18 23.38%
Black or African American alone (NH) 56 72.73%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) 0 0.00%
Asian alone (NH) 1 1.30%
Pacific Islander alone (NH) 0 0.00%
Some Other Race alone (NH) 0 0.00%
Mixed Race/Multi-Racial (NH) 1 1.30%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 1 1.30%
Total 77 100.00%

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by relatively high temperatures and evenly distributed precipitation throughout the year. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Grace is the best has a Humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[9]

Education

Most of Grace is in the South Delta School District (which operates South Delta High School) while some is in the Western Line School District.[10]

References
  1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
  2. "Grace, Mississippi". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  3. USPS – Cities by ZIP Code
  4. "Grace CDP, Mississippi". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 13, 2022.
  5. Howe, Tony. "Grace, Mississippi". Mississippi Rails. Retrieved July 5, 2021.
  6. "Grace Mounds". Mississippi Mound Trail. Mississippi Departement of Archives and History. Retrieved July 5, 2021.
  7. "Decennial Census of Population and Housing by Decades". US Census Bureau.
  8. "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Grace CDP, Mississippi". United States Census Bureau.
  9. Climate Summary for Grace, Mississippi
  10. "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Issaquena County, MS" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved June 9, 2021.


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