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Artesia, Mississippi Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Artesia, Mississippi, is 441, with approximately 48% male and 52% female. The population has remained stable, reflecting the town’s small size and rural setting.

City Facts

  • Year Founded: 1911
  • County Affiliated: Lowndes County
  • Land Area: 1.3 square miles
  • Population Density: 339 people per square mile
  • Area Code: 662
  • Zip Codes: 39736

Geography and Location

Artesia, Mississippi, is a small town located in eastern Mississippi, within Lowndes County. The town is situated about 15 miles south of Columbus, providing access to urban services while maintaining a rural atmosphere. Artesia experiences a humid subtropical climate, with hot, humid summers and mild winters, typical of the southeastern United States. The surrounding landscape is largely flat and consists of agricultural fields and forests. The town’s economy is based on small businesses and agriculture, with local farms producing crops such as soybeans and cotton. Artesia’s quiet rural charm and proximity to larger towns make it a peaceful place to live.

Demographics

Median resident age: 28.5 years
Median household income: $18,438
Median house value: $47,600

Population by Race

Races in Artesia:

  • Black (79.3%)
  • White Non-Hispanic (19.3%)
  • Hispanic (0.8%)

Ancestries: Irish (1.8%), German (1.6%), United States (1.6%).

Elevation: 244 feet

Land area: 0.7 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Artesia

  • High school or higher: 63.3%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 6.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.0%
  • Unemployed: 7.0%
  • Mean travel time to work: 29.1 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Artesia town

  • Never married: 43.4%
  • Now married: 33.4%
  • Separated: 9.6%
  • Widowed: 7.5%
  • Divorced: 6.0%

0.2% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: +13 (+2.7%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Artesia:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Artesia:

  • GOLDEN TRIANGLE REGIONAL (about 5 miles; COLUMBUS/W POINT/STARKVILL, MS; Abbreviation: GTR)
  • COLUMBUS AFB (about 21 miles; COLUMBUS, MS; Abbreviation: CBM)
  • TUPELO RGNL (about 60 miles; TUPELO, MS; Abbreviation: TUP)

Other public-use airports nearest to Artesia:

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Artesia:

  • MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY (about 11 miles; MISSISSIPPI STATE, MS; Full-time enrollment: 14,613)
  • MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN (about 16 miles; COLUMBUS, MS; Full-time enrollment: 2,115)
  • ITAWAMBA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 62 miles; FULTON, MS; Full-time enrollment: 2,673)
  • MERIDIAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 73 miles; MERIDIAN, MS; Full-time enrollment: 2,455)
  • UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA (about 74 miles; TUSCALOOSA, AL; Full-time enrollment: 17,453)
  • SHELTON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 80 miles; TUSCALOOSA, AL; Full-time enrollment: 3,635)
  • NORTHEAST MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 86 miles; BOONEVILLE, MS; Full-time enrollment: 2,628)

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