| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Tate |
| Unit pref | Imperial |
| Area total | 10.45 km² |
| Area land | 10.45 km² |
| Area water | 0.00 km² |
| Area total | 4.03 sq mi |
| Area land | 4.03 sq mi |
| Area water | 0.00 sq mi |
| Population as of | 2020 |
| Population total | 285 |
| Population density | 27.29 km² |
| Population density | 70.67 sq mi |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| Time zone (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| Elevation | 282 ft |
| Coordinates | 34°42′00″N 90°07′32″W |
| ZIP code | 38602 |
| Area code | 662 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2806379[1] |
Arkabutla is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Tate County, Mississippi, United States. Arkabutla is located approximately 9 miles (14 km) west of Coldwater and approximately 9 miles (14 km) north of Strayhorn. It also lies approximately 4 miles (6.4 km) south of the dam at Arkabutla Lake. Although an unincorporated community, it has a post office and a zip code of 38602.
The community derives its name from Arkabutla Creek.[2]
Per the 2020 Census, the population was 285.[3]
History
2023 shooting spree
On February 17, 2023, six people were killed and a seventh person injured in a shooting spree at three homes and a convenience store in Arkabutla. The sole suspect, identified as 52-year-old Richard Dale Crum, was arrested by police at one of the homes, and he was charged with first-degree murder. One of the deceased victims was Crum's ex-wife.[4][5]
Demographics
2020 census
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2020[6] | % 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| White alone (NH) | 237 | 83.16% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 27 | 9.47% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 2 | 0.70% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 1 | 0.35% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 13 | 4.56% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5 | 1.75% |
| Total | 285 | 100.00% |
Education
It is in the Tate County School District.[7]
Notable person
- James Earl Jones (1931–2024), actor
References
- ^
- ^ Baca, Keith A. (2007). Native American Place Names in Mississippi. University Press of Mississippi. p. 5. ISBN 978-1-60473-483-6.
- ^ "Arkabutla CDP, Mississippi". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 13, 2022.
- ^ Cabral, Sam (February 17, 2023). "Mississippi mass shooting: Man kills ex-wife and five others". BBC News. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
- ^ Santucci, Jeanine & Kennedy, Corinne S. (February 17, 2023). "Gunman kills 6, including ex-wife, in shooting spree in rural Mississippi town, officials say". USA Today. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
- ^ "P2 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Arkabutla CDP, Mississippi". United States Census Bureau
- ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Tate County, MS". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 2024-02-20.