Census-designated place in Mississippi, United States
| Arkabutla, Mississippi | |
|---|---|
| Census-designated place | |
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| Coordinates: 34°42′00″N 90°07′32″W / 34.70000°N 90.12556°W / 34.70000; -90.12556 | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Tate |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.03 sq mi (10.45 km) |
| • Land | 4.03 sq mi (10.45 km) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km) |
| Elevation | 282 ft (86 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 285 |
| • Density | 70.67/sq mi (27.29/km) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 38602 |
| Area code | 662 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2806379 |
Arkabutla is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Tate County, Mississippi, United States. Arkabutla is located approximately 9 miles (14 km) west of Coldwater and approximately 9 miles (14 km) north of Strayhorn. It also lies approximately 4 miles (6.4 km) south of the dam at Arkabutla Lake. Although an unincorporated community, it has a post office and a zip code of 38602.
The community derives its name from Arkabutla Creek.
Per the 2020 Census, the population was 285.
History
2023 shooting spree
Main article: 2023 Arkabutla shootingsOn February 17, 2023, six people were killed and a seventh person injured in a shooting spree at three homes and a convenience store in Arkabutla. The sole suspect, identified as 52-year-old Richard Dale Crum, was arrested by police at one of the homes, and he was charged with first-degree murder. One of the deceased victims was Crum's ex-wife.
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 285 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 | |||
2020 census
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2020 | % 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| White alone (NH) | 237 | 83.16% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 27 | 9.47% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 2 | 0.70% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some Other Race alone (NH) | 1 | 0.35% |
| Mixed Race or Multi-Racial (NH) | 13 | 4.56% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5 | 1.75% |
| Total | 285 | 100.00% |
Education
It is in the Tate County School District.
Notable person
- James Earl Jones (1931–2024), actor
References
- "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Arkabutla, Mississippi
- Baca, Keith A. (2007). Native American Place Names in Mississippi. University Press of Mississippi. p. 5. ISBN 978-1-60473-483-6.
- "Arkabutla CDP, Mississippi". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 13, 2022.
- Cabral, Sam (February 17, 2023). "Mississippi mass shooting: Man kills ex-wife and five others". BBC News. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
- Santucci, Jeanine; Kennedy, Corinne S. (February 17, 2023). "Gunman kills 6, including ex-wife, in shooting spree in rural Mississippi town, officials say". USA Today. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
- "Decennial Census of Population and Housing by Decades". US Census Bureau.
- ^ "P2 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Arkabutla CDP, Mississippi". United States Census Bureau.
- "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Tate County, MS" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
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| County seat: Senatobia | ||
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