Rena Lara, Mississippi
Census-designated place in Mississippi, United States
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Rena Lara is a census-designated place and unincorporated community located along Mississippi Highway 1 in southwestern Coahoma County, Mississippi, United States. Rena Lara is located on the former Riverside Division of the Yazoo and Mississippi Valley Railroad.[3] Rena Lara was once home to two general stores, two grocery stores, and the Richardson and May Land & Planting Company.[4]
Rena Lara, Mississippi | |
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| Coordinates: 34°08′59″N 90°46′49″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Coahoma |
| Area | |
• Total | 2.29 sq mi (5.94 km2) |
| • Land | 2.29 sq mi (5.94 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 154 ft (47 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 123 |
| • Density | 53.7/sq mi (20.72/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 662 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2812719[2] |
it has a post office, with the ZIP code 38767.[5] The post office first began operation in 1895.[6]
Pepper Sharpe, a Negro league pitcher, was born in Rena Lara.[7]
It was first named as a CDP in the 2020 Census which listed a population of 123.[8]
Demographics
2020 census
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2020[10] | % 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| White alone (NH) | 102 | 82.93% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 13 | 10.57% |
| 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) | 7 | 5.69% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1 | 0.81% |
| Total | 123 | 100.00% |
