Vancleave, Mississippi
Vancleave, Mississippi | |
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 Location of Vancleave, Mississippi | |
| Country |  United States of America |
| State |  Mississippi |
| County | Jackson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 44.1 sq mi (114.2 km2) |
| • Land | 43.4 sq mi (112.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km2) |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 4,910 |
| • Density | 113.1/sq mi (43.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 39565 |
| Area code | 228 |
| FIPS code | 28-76200 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0689195 |
Vancleave is a census-designated place (CDP) in Jackson County, Mississippi. It is part of the Pascagoula, Mississippi Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 4,910 at the 2000 census.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 44.1 square miles (114 km2), of which 43.4 square miles (112 km2) is land and 0.7 square miles (1.8 km2) (1.61%) is water.
Demographics
As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 4,910 people, 1,624 households, and 1,354 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 113.1 people per square mile (43.7/km²). There were 1,764 housing units at an average density of 40.6/sq mi (15.7/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 91.20% White, 6.74% African American, 0.57% Native American, 0.26% Asian, 0.24% from other races, and 0.98% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.96% of the population.
There were 1,624 households out of which 41.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.8% were married couples living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.6% were non-families. 13.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.00 and the average family size was 3.30.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 29.6% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 29.9% from 25 to 44, 23.0% from 45 to 64, and 9.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 104.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.3 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $39,034, and the median income for a family was $41,426. Males had a median income of $36,135 versus $21,078 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $14,349. About 9.6% of families and 13.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.8% of those under age 18 and 12.2% of those age 65 or over.
Public Safety
Fire Department
The Central Jackson County Fire Department provides fire protection for the community.
Law Enforcement
The Jackson County Sheriff's Office provides law enforcement services for the community.
Education
Vancleave is served by the Jackson County School District. It includes two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. Vancleave is also home to a branch of the Jackson-George Regional Library, located at 12604 Highway 57.
Elementary Schools
- Vancleave Lower Elementary School
- Vancleave Upper Elementary School
Middle School
- Vancleave Middle School
High School
Notable people
- Paul Overstreet, Nashville singer-songwriter (of such songs as "Diggin' Up Bones").
- Chris White, football linebacker with the New England Patriots.[2]
References
- ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ Luketich, Katarina (January 29, 2015). "Vancleave Native to Play in Super Bowl XLIX for Patriots". WXXV-TV.
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