Nitta Yuma is a census-designated place and unincorporated community located in Sharkey County, Mississippi, United States.[2] Nitta Yuma is located along U.S. Route 61, approximately four miles north of Anguilla.
Nitta Yuma, Mississippi | |
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Census-designated place | |
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Coordinates: 33°01′27″N 90°50′57″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Mississippi |
County | Sharkey |
Area | |
• Total | 0.19 sq mi (0.50 km2) |
• Land | 0.19 sq mi (0.50 km2) |
• Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
Elevation | 112 ft (34 m) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 8 |
• Density | 41.67/sq mi (16.10/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Area code | 662 |
GNIS feature ID | 674927[2] |
The name "Nitta Yuma" is derived from the Choctaw language.[3]
It was first named as a CDP in the 2020 Census which listed a population of 8.[4]
Historical population | |||
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Census | Pop. | %± | |
2020 | 8 | — | |
U.S. Decennial Census[5] 2020[6] |
Race / Ethnicity | Pop 2020[6] | % 2020 |
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White alone (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
Black or African American alone (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 6 | 75.00% |
Asian alone (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
Some Other Race alone (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
Mixed Race/Multi-Racial (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2 | 25.00% |
Total | 8 | 100.00% |
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race.
The climate in this area is characterized by relatively high temperatures and evenly distributed precipitation throughout the year. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Nitta Yuma has a Humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[7]
It is a part of the South Delta School District,[8] which operates South Delta High School.
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County seat: Rolling Fork | ||
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