Grace, Mississippi
Census-designated place in Mississippi, United States
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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 | |
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Highway Sign reading "Grace" | |
  Grace Location within Mississippi  Grace Location within the United States | |
| Coordinates: 32°59′48″N 90°57′29″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Issaquena |
| Area | |
• Total | 4.81 sq mi (12.45 km2) |
| • Land | 4.81 sq mi (12.45 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 105 ft (32 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 77 |
| • Density | 16.0/sq mi (6.19/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes | 38745 |
| FIPS code | 28-28500 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2812726[2] |
Grace has a post office with the ZIP code 38745.[3]
Per the 2020 Census, the population was 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
Grace was first listed as a census designated place in the 2020 U.S. census.[9]
2020 census
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | 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% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (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 has a Humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[10]
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.[11]
