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Encyclopedia > Picayune, Mississippi

Picayune is the largest city in Pearl River County in Mississippi, a state of the United States of America. The population according to the 2006 census estimate was 20,000.The population was 10,535 at the 2000 census. According to the 2006 census estimates, Pearl River County was one of the 10 fastest growing counties in the United States. Picayune is the business and medical center of Pearl River County. It is within 50 miles of New Orleans, Louisiana and 40 miles from the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The Stennis Space Center is fifteen minutes away. Pearl River County is a county located in the state of Mississippi. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Federal courts Supreme Court Circuit Courts of Appeal District Courts Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures (List) State Courts Local Government Other countries Atlas  Politics Portal      A U.S. state is any one of the fifty subnational entities of the...

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Hurricane Katrina

Picayune received some damage from Hurricane Katrina, but there was no flood damage because of its inland location. This has caused it to become the permanent home for many who relocated from the Mississippi Gulf Coast and New Orleans seeking a safe homesite with easy commuting to those areas. Lowest pressure 902 mbar (hPa; 26. ...


Geography

Picayune is located at 30°31′41″N, 89°40′49″W (30.528089, -89.680182)GR1. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ...


According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 30.6 km² (11.8 mi²). 30.5 km² (11.8 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it (0.34%) is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...


Demographics

As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 10,535 people, 4,100 households, and 2,865 families residing in the city. The population density was 345.9/km² (895.6/mi²). There were 4,568 housing units at an average density of 150.0/km² (388.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 62.02% White, 35.92% African American, 0.38% Native American, 0.30% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.18% from other races, and 1.15% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.15% of the population. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...


There were 4,100 households out of which 31.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.0% were married couples living together, 20.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.1% were non-families. 26.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.06. For the record label, see Marriage Records. ...


In the city the population was spread out with 27.0% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 23.0% from 45 to 64, and 15.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 82.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.2 males.


The median income for a household in the city is $26,958, and the median income for a family was $33,260. Males had a median income of $31,438 versus $20,035 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,798. About 18.9% of families and 20.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.2% of those under age 18 and 17.6% of those age 65 or over. In probability theory and statistics, a median is a number dividing the higher half of a sample, a population, or a probability distribution from the lower half. ... The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...


Education

The City of Picayune is served by the Picayune School District. The Picayune School District is a public school district based in Picayune, Mississippi (USA). ...


Transportation

Amtrak's Crescent train connects Picayune with the cities of New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, Charlotte, Atlanta, Birmingham and New Orleans. The Amtrak station is situated at 100 South Highway 11. There is daily service in each direction. Acela Express in West Windsor, NJ Amtrak Cascades service with tilting Talgo trainsets in Seattle, Washington Amtrak train in downtown Orlando, Florida For other uses, see Amtrak (disambiguation). ... The Crescent is a passenger train operated by Amtrak in the eastern part of the United States. ... New York, New York and NYC redirect here. ... Nickname: City of Brotherly Love, Philly, the Quaker City Motto: Philadelphia maneto (Let brotherly love continue) Location in Pennsylvania Coordinates: Country United States State Pennsylvania County Philadelphia Founded October 27, 1682 Incorporated October 25, 1701 Mayor John F. Street (D) Area    - City 369. ... Nickname: Motto: The Greatest City in America,[4] Get in on it. ... Nickname: Motto: Justitia Omnibus (Justice for All) Location of Washington, D.C., in relation to the states Maryland and Virginia Coordinates: , Country United States Federal District District of Columbia Government  - Mayor Adrian M. Fenty (D)  - District Council Chairperson: Vincent C. Gray (D) Ward 1: Jim Graham (D) Ward 2: Jack... Nickname: Location in Mecklenburg County in the state of North Carolina Coordinates: , Country United States State North Carolina Counties Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Government  - Mayor Pat McCrory, (R) Area  - City  280. ... Hotlanta redirects here. ... Nickname: Location in Jefferson County in the state of Alabama Coordinates: Country United States State Alabama County Jefferson, Shelby Government  - Mayor Bernard Kincaid (D) Area  - City  151. ... Nickname: Location in the State of Louisiana and the United States Coordinates: , Country United States State Louisiana Parish Orleans Founded 1718 Government  - Mayor Ray Nagin (D) Area  - City  350. ... The Picayune Amtrak Station, located in Picayune, Mississippi, is served by the passenger train. ...


Interstate 59 (via Interstate 10) connects Picayune to New Orleans, LA to the south and Hattiesburg, MS, Meridian, MS and Birmingham, AL to the north. Interstate 59 (abbreviated I-59) is an interstate highway in the southern United States. ... Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Interstate 10 Interstate 10 (abbreviated I-10) is the southernmost east-west, coast-to-coast interstate highway in the United States. ...


Mississippi Highway 43 is the main connection to and from the east, connecting to Interstate 10 near Kiln, MS. MS 43 as it passes through Goshen Springs, near the Ross Barnett Reservoir. ... Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Interstate 10 Interstate 10 (abbreviated I-10) is the southernmost east-west, coast-to-coast interstate highway in the United States. ...


Picayune Municipal Airport (KMJD) has a 5000 ft runway and is a popular destination for private fixed wing and rotary aircraft visiting the New Orleans area. Rental car, Taxi and Limousine services are available,


History

Picayune was founded in 1904, named by Eliza Jane Poitevent Nicholson, the owner and the publisher of the New Orleans Times-Picayune. The Times-Picayune is the major daily U.S. newspaper serving New Orleans, Louisiana. ...


Notable Natives

Jonathan Bender, former NBA player, Indiana Pacers Jonathan Rene Bender (born January 30, 1981 in Picayune, Mississippi) is a former professional basketball player in the NBA. Bender was selected with the fifth pick by the Toronto Raptors in the 1999 NBA Draft, straight out of Picayune Memorial High School in Picayune, Mississippi despite a verbal commitment to... The National Basketball Association of the United States and Canada, commonly known as the NBA, is the premier professional basketball league in North America. ... The Indiana Pacers are a professional basketball team that plays in the National Basketball Association (NBA). ...


Julius McCoy, father of Actress LisaRaye& Da Brat. McCoy at the Premiere of Beauty Shop LisaRaye McCoy (born September 23, 1966 in Chicago, Illinois) is an African-American actress. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...


Georgia Woodson, mother of NFL player, Charles Woodson, Green Bay Packers Charles Woodson (born on October 7, 1976 in Fremont, Ohio) is an American football cornerback for the Green Bay Packers. ... City Green Bay, Wisconsin Team colors Dark Green, Gold, and White Head Coach Mike McCarthy Owner 111,967 stockholders (Green Bay Packers Foundation) Chairman Bob Harlan General manager Ted Thompson Fight song Go! You Packers! Go! League/Conference affiliations Independent (1919-1920) National Football League (1921–present) Western Division (1933...


Valerie Peterson, mother of NBA player, Morris Peterson, Toronto Raptors Morris Peterson (born August 26, 1977 in Flint, Michigan) is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the New Orleans Hornets of the NBA. // Peterson played collegiate basketball at Michigan State University, and helped lead them to the 2000 NCAA title. ... The Toronto Raptors are a professional basketball team based in Toronto, Ontario. ...


Points of interest

The Crosby Arboretum is located in Picayune, Mississippi, USA, and affiliated with the Mississippi State University. ...

External links

  • Maps and aerial photos for 30°31′41″N 89°40′49″W / 30.528089, -89.680182Coordinates: 30°31′41″N 89°40′49″W / 30.528089, -89.680182

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Picayune, Mississippi - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (807 words)
Picayune is a city located in Pearl River County in Mississippi, a state of the United States of America.
Picayune also suffered severe damage from 200 MPH wind gust in the August, 1969 CAT5 Hurricane Camille that also devastated the Mississippi Gulf Coast but not quite as extensively as Hurrican Katrina.
Picayune Municipal Airport (KMJD) has a 5000 ft runway and is a popular destination for private fixed wing and rotary aircraft visiting the New Orleans area.
PicayuneOnline.com: History of Picayune (827 words)
When Mississippi was admitted to the union in 1817, the area of Cook's post was included in the newly formed Hancock County.
Picayune was incorporated as a township in 1904, the name having been given by Poitevent.
During the early years of Picayune, the area was in the midst of a timber boom as companies harvested the immense stands of native loblolly and southern pine.
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