Tula, Mississippi
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Tula, Mississippi | |
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  Tula  Tula | |
| Coordinates: 34°14′10″N 89°21′56″W / 34.23611°N 89.36556°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Lafayette |
| Area | |
• Total | 3.82 sq mi (9.89 km2) |
| • Land | 3.81 sq mi (9.86 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0077 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 404 ft (123 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 197 |
| • Density | 51.7/sq mi (19.98/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 662 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2812730[2] |
Tula is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Lafayette County, Mississippi, United States. Tula is located on Mississippi Highway 331 7.5 miles (12.1 km) west-southwest of Toccopola.[3]
Tula is a name either (sources vary) derived from the Chickasaw language meaning "rock", or a transfer from Tula, in Russia.[4]
It was first named as a CDP in the 2020 Census which listed a population of 197.[5]
Tula was the location of the Tula Normal Institute and Business College.[6]
It was once believed that Tula was a site of petroleum deposits. Two experimental oil wells existed in 1962, but like many wells in the Lafayette County area they were abandoned before significant investments were made. There were many oil prospects in northern Mississippi which quickly ran dry, causing a large majority of investors to view the Tula wells with caution.[7]
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 197 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[8] 2020[9] | |||
2020 census
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2020[9] | % 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| White alone (NH) | 180 | 91.37% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 7 | 3.55% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 1 | 0.51% |
| Some Other Race alone (NH) | 1 | 0.51% |
| Mixed Race or Multi-Racial (NH) | 6 | 3.05% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2 | 1.02% |
| Total | 197 | 100.00% |
Arts and culture
The Tula Opry is a bluegrass musical located in Tula.[6]
