Roxie, Mississippi

For other uses, see Roxy (disambiguation).
Roxie, Mississippi
Town

Roxie in 2005

Location of Roxie, Mississippi
Roxie, Mississippi

Location in the United States

Coordinates: 31°30′19″N 91°4′2″W / 31.50528°N 91.06722°W / 31.50528; -91.06722Coordinates: 31°30′19″N 91°4′2″W / 31.50528°N 91.06722°W / 31.50528; -91.06722
Country United States
State Mississippi
County Franklin
Area
  Total 1.13 sq mi (2.93 km2)
  Land 1.13 sq mi (2.93 km2)
  Water 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation 240 ft (73 m)
Population (2010)
  Total 497
  Density 440/sq mi (169.7/km2)
Time zone Central (CST) (UTC-6)
  Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP code 39661
Area code(s) 601
FIPS code 28-64080
GNIS feature ID 0694621

Roxie is a town in Franklin County, Mississippi, United States. The population was 497 at the 2010 census,[1] down from 569 at the 2000 census. This rural town developed with the construction of railroads in the area.

History

Roxie was founded in 1886 on a plot of farmland donated by John Quitman Graves, who was the County Supervisor and a former soldier in the Regimental Band of the 4th Volunteer Mississippi Regiment during the Civil War. The town was named in honor of Graves' newborn daughter.[2]

Roxie was incorporated in 1890.

The town was located at the crossroads of the Louisville, New Orleans and Texas Railway and the Yazoo and Mississippi Valley Railroad. Most of the early residents were employed by the railroads, or worked in the logging industry and sawmills.[3]

Roxie's children attended the Roxie School, whose motto was Home of the Tigers. In 1962, the high school portion of the school shut down, and all student from grades 9 to 12 were bussed to the new Franklin High School in Meadville. Roxie School continued for a few years after as an elementary school.[4]

Geography

Roxie is located in western Franklin County at 31°30′19″N 91°4′2″W / 31.50528°N 91.06722°W / 31.50528; -91.06722 (31.505245, -91.067319).[5] U.S. Routes 84 and 98 pass through the town, leading east 11 miles (18 km) to Meadville, the county seat, and west 22 miles (35 km) to Natchez.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Roxie has a total area of 1.1 square miles (2.9 km2), all land.[1]

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
1900214
191029437.4%
1920207−29.6%
193035571.5%
19403858.5%
195052135.3%
196058512.3%
197066213.2%
1980591−10.7%
1990568−3.9%
20005690.2%
2010497−12.7%
Est. 2015473[6]−4.8%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]

As of the census[8] of 2000, there were 569 people, 199 households, and 153 families residing in the town. The population density was 498.9 people per square mile (192.7/km²). There were 245 housing units at an average density of 214.8 per square mile (83.0/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 39.72% White, 58.88% African American, 0.35% Native American, and 1.05% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.53% of the population.

There were 199 households out of which 44.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.8% were married couples living together, 21.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.1% were non-families. 22.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.86 and the average family size was 3.34.

In the town the population was spread out with 33.6% under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 29.0% from 25 to 44, 17.8% from 45 to 64, and 9.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29 years. For every 100 females there were 88.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.6 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $24,276, and the median income for a family was $25,000. Males had a median income of $25,938 versus $27,000 for females. The per capita income for the town was $14,472. About 29.5% of families and 25.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 34.7% of those under age 18 and 12.1% of those age 65 or over.

Recreation

Significant forests and recreation areas are found nearby, including:

Education

Roxie is served by the Franklin County School District.

Notable people

Commemorative plaque honoring Richard Wright at Natchez

References

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