Randolph, Mississippi
CDP in Mississippi, US
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Randolph is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Pontotoc County, Mississippi. Randolph is located along Mississippi Highway 9. It was first named as a CDP in the 2020 Census.[3] As of the 2020 census, Randolph had a population of 197.[4]
Randolph, Mississippi | |
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Randolph Community Center | |
  Randolph, Mississippi Location within Mississippi | |
| Coordinates: 34°10′52″N 89°10′04″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Pontotoc |
| Area | |
• Total | 1.60 sq mi (4.1 km2) |
| • Land | 1.58 sq mi (4.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.052 km2) |
| Elevation | 518 ft (158 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 197 |
| • Density | 123.13/sq mi (47.54/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Postal code | 38864 |
| Area code | 662 |
| FIPS code | 28-60880 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2812738[2] |
History
Randolph is named for John Randolph, a settler who moved to the area from Kentucky and operated a store in the area.[5]
In 1900, Randolph had a population of 162 and two churches.[6]
A school opened in Randolph in the 1840s. By 1935, this school had consolidated with several other schools and was known as Randolph High School. Randolph High School closed in 1972.[7]
A post office first opened under the name Randolph in 1854.[8]
Randolph is home to the only remaining Amish community in the Deep South. In 1995, a group of Swartzentruber Amish from Ethridge, Tennessee founded a community on the outskirts of Randolph.[9]
Demographics
Randolph was first listed as a census designated place in the 2020 U.S. census.[12]
2020 census
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2020[11] | % 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| White alone (NH) | 174 | 88.32% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some Other Race alone (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Mixed Race or Multi-Racial (NH) | 12 | 6.09% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 11 | 5.58% |
| Total | 197 | 100.00% |
Education
It is in the Pontotoc County School District.[13]