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Anguilla, Mississippi Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Anguilla is 600, with a gender distribution of 46% male and 54% female. The population has seen a gradual decline over the years as younger residents move to larger cities in search of employment.

City Facts

  • Year founded: Early 1900s
  • County: Sharkey County
  • Land area: 1.2 square miles
  • Population density: 500 people per square mile
  • Area code: 662
  • Zip code: 38721

Geography and Location

Anguilla is located in the Mississippi Delta region, within Sharkey County in western Mississippi. The town lies in an area known for its rich, fertile soil, which has historically supported a strong agricultural economy centered around cotton, soybeans, and other crops. The flat landscape of the Delta, along with the winding rivers and tributaries of the Mississippi River, defines the geography of Anguilla. The town experiences a humid subtropical climate, with hot, humid summers and mild winters, typical of the Deep South. Anguilla is situated along U.S. Route 61, which connects it to larger towns like Vicksburg to the south and Greenville to the north. Although the town is small, it plays a role in the regional agricultural economy and serves as a hub for the surrounding rural community. The nearby wildlife refuges and the Mississippi River offer recreational opportunities such as hunting and fishing.

Demographics

Median resident age: 27.8 years
Median household income: $19,712
Median house value: $48,900

Population by Race

Races in Anguilla:

  • Black (77.0%)
  • White Non-Hispanic (22.1%)
  • Filipino (0.6%)

Ancestries: United States (2.1%), German (2.0%), Irish (1.9%), English (1.8%).

Elevation: 104 feet

Land area: 1.0 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Anguilla

  • High school or higher: 70.4%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 17.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.7%
  • Unemployed: 16.3%
  • Mean travel time to work: 25.5 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Anguilla town

  • Never married: 48.9%
  • Now married: 32.3%
  • Separated: 4.0%
  • Widowed: 10.4%
  • Divorced: 4.4%

0.6% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: +29 (+3.3%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Anguilla:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Anguilla:

  • MID DELTA RGNL (about 36 miles; GREENVILLE, MS; Abbreviation: GLH)
  • JACKSON INTERNATIONAL (about 71 miles; JACKSON, MS; Abbreviation: JAN)
  • MONROE REGIONAL (about 90 miles; MONROE, LA; Abbreviation: MLU)

Other public-use airports nearest to Anguilla:

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Anguilla:

  • MISSISSIPPI DELTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 40 miles; MOORHEAD, MS; Full-time enrollment: 2,486)
  • DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 45 miles; CLEVELAND, MS; Full-time enrollment: 3,288)
  • MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (about 50 miles; ITTA BENA, MS; Full-time enrollment: 2,297)
  • MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE (about 55 miles; CLINTON, MS; Full-time enrollment: 2,904)
  • HINDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 58 miles; RAYMOND, MS; Full-time enrollment: 10,057)
  • JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY (about 64 miles; JACKSON, MS; Full-time enrollment: 5,955)
  • HOLMES COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 65 miles; GOODMAN, MS; Full-time enrollment: 2,485)

Public primary/middle school in Anguilla:

  • SOUTH DELTA MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 317; Location: 86 MIDDLE SCHOOL STREET; Grades: 06 – 08)

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