French Camp, Mississippi

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Population in 2022: 254 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -35.4%
Males: 143  (56.3%)
Females: 111  (43.7%)
Median resident age:

45.0 years
Mississippi median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 39745.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $64,985 (it was $26,250 in 2000)
French Camp:

$64,985
MS:

$52,719

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $23,442 (it was $5,047 in 2000)

French Camp town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $328,874 (it was $69,000 in 2000)
French Camp:

$328,874
MS:

$162,500

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $310,929; detached houses: $312,761
March 2022 cost of living index in French Camp: 76.8 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 20.2%
(18.1% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 36.4% for Black residents)

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  • Races in French Camp, MS (2022)
    • 20081.6%White alone
    • 3413.9%Black alone
    • 124.9%Two or more races

Races in French Camp detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Mississippi and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in French Camp, Mississippi as of May 22, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in French Camp is 119 to 1.


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Ancestries: Scotch-Irish (25.9%), English (22.8%), Scottish (13.3%), German (10.8%), American (7.6%), Irish (5.7%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 605 feet

Land area: 0.99 square miles.

Population density: 257 people per square mile   (very low).

French Camp, Mississippi map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
French Camp town:

0.5% ($325)
Mississippi:

0.7% ($425)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Jackson, MS (82.0 miles , pop. 184,256).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Memphis, TN (130.3 miles , pop. 650,100).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (428.9 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities:

Weir, MS (2.6 miles ),
McCool, MS (2.7 miles),
Ethel, MS (3.5 miles ),
Ackerman, MS (3.6 miles ),
Kilmichael, MS (3.8 miles ),
Eupora, MS (4.3 miles ),
Kosciusko, MS (4.4 miles ),
Vaiden, MS (4.5 miles )

Latitude: 33.29 N, Longitude: 89.40 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 662

Distribution of median household income in French Camp, MS in 2022
Distribution of house value in French Camp, MS in 2022
French Camp satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.6%
Mississippi:

2.6%
Population change in the 1990s: +73 (+22.8%).
Most common industries in French Camp, MS (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (55.8%)
  • Wood products (18.2%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (5.2%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (3.9%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (3.9%)
  • Apparel (2.6%)
  • Food & beverage stores (2.6%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Educational services (43.5%)
  • Wood products (30.4%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (6.5%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (6.5%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (4.3%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.3%)
  • Broadcasting & telecommunications (4.3%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (74.2%)
  • Apparel (6.5%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (6.5%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.5%)
  • Health care (6.5%)
  • Food (0.0%)
Most common occupations in French Camp, MS (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Assemblers and fabricators (18.2%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (10.4%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (10.4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (9.1%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.5%)
  • Teachers, secondary school (5.2%)
  • Religious workers (3.9%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Assemblers and fabricators (30.4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (15.2%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (10.9%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (8.7%)
  • Religious workers (6.5%)
  • Advertising, marketing, promotions, public relations, and sales managers (4.3%)
  • Teachers, secondary school (4.3%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (25.8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (9.7%)
  • Therapists (6.5%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (6.5%)
  • Teachers, secondary school (6.5%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (6.5%)
  • Financial clerks, except bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks (6.5%)

Average climate in French Camp, Mississippi

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

French Camp-area historical tornado activity is near Mississippi state average. It is 108% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 1/19/1988, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 4.4 miles away from the French Camp town center injured one person and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 3/11/1963, a category F4 tornado 16.8 miles away from the town center killed 2 people and injured 7 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

French Camp-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Mississippi state average. It is 230% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 1/18/1999 at 07:00:53, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 124.2 miles away from the city center
On 3/25/1976 at 00:41:20, a magnitude 5.0 (4.9 MB, 5.0 LG, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 170.5 miles away from the city center
On 6/24/1975 at 11:11:36, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB) earthquake occurred 94.7 miles away from French Camp center
On 10/24/1997 at 08:35:17, a magnitude 4.9 (4.8 MB, 4.2 MS, 4.9 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 195.1 miles away from the city center
On 5/4/1991 at 01:18:54, a magnitude 5.0 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 227.4 miles away from the city center
On 11/7/2004 at 11:20:21, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 96.1 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Choctaw County (13) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 9

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 9, Tornadoes: 8, Floods: 7, Winds: 5, Hurricanes: 2, Freeze: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
French Camp topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near French Camp:

  • CHOCTAW COUNTY NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; ACKERMAN, MS)
  • KILMICHAEL HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 15 miles away; KILMICHAEL, MS)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to French Camp:

  • Mississippi State University (about 38 miles; Mississippi State, MS; Full-time enrollment: 18,237)
  • Holmes Community College (about 38 miles; Goodman, MS; FT enrollment: 5,352)
  • Mississippi Valley State University (about 57 miles; Itta Bena, MS; FT enrollment: 2,233)
  • Mississippi University for Women (about 59 miles; Columbus, MS; FT enrollment: 2,565)
  • East Central Community College (about 62 miles; Decatur, MS; FT enrollment: 2,380)
  • East Mississippi Community College (about 63 miles; Scooba, MS; FT enrollment: 5,180)
  • Mississippi Delta Community College (about 65 miles; Moorhead, MS; FT enrollment: 2,100)

Public elementary/middle school in French Camp:

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Points of interest:

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Notable location: French Camp Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemetery: French Camp Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Choctaw County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in French Camp and their reported violations in the past:

FRENCH CAMP W/A #1 (Population served: 1,430, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JUL-2005 and SEP-2005, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (DEC-31-2005), St Formal NOV issued (JAN-29-2009), St Public Notif requested (MAR-01-2009), St Public Notif received (JUN-29-2009)
  • 174 regular monitoring violations
FRENCH CAMP ACADEMY (Population served: 272, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 79 regular monitoring violations
Average household size:
This town:

2.5 people
Mississippi:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

64.9%
Whole state:

69.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

0.0%
Whole state:

5.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

32 people in workers' group living quarters and job corps centers in 2010
228 people in other noninstitutional group quarters in 2000

For population 15 years and over in French Camp:

Marital status in French Camp, MS
  • Never married: 42.2%
  • Now married: 46.6%
  • Separated: 2.5%
  • Widowed: 2.2%
  • Divorced: 6.5%

For population 25 years and over in French Camp:

  • High school or higher: 89.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 49.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 18.2%
  • Unemployed: 53.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 26.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.5
Mississippi average:

11.8

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for French Camp, MS (based on Choctaw County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant3,91921
Mainline Protestant67511
Black Protestant1841
Catholic401
None3,729-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 6
Choctaw County:

6.64 / 10,000 pop.
Mississippi:

2.08 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Choctaw County:

2.21 / 10,000 pop.
Mississippi:

0.80 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 3
Here:

3.32 / 10,000 pop.
Mississippi:

6.36 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 4
Here:

4.43 / 10,000 pop.
Mississippi:

5.03 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

13.2%
Mississippi:

12.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

34.0%
Mississippi:

33.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Choctaw County:

25.7%
State:

14.4%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

48.7%
State:

48.6%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
French Camp:

35.1%
Mississippi:

45.3%

Average BMI:
This city:

26.4
Mississippi:

29.2

People feeling badly about themselves:
French Camp:

20.7%
Mississippi:

20.5%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
French Camp:

11.5%
Mississippi:

11.6%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.5
Mississippi:

6.7

Overweight people:
French Camp:

19.0%
Mississippi:

34.8%

General health condition:
This city:

42.9%
Mississippi:

54.9%

Average condition of hearing:
French Camp:

82.9%
Mississippi:

79.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of French Camp, MS Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other and Unallocable 0$0 0$0
Totals for Government 0$0 0$0

French Camp government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Financial Administration: $22,000 ($86.61)
    Central Staff Services: $22,000 ($86.61)
    Sewerage: $6,000 ($23.62)
    Local Fire Protection: $5,000 ($19.69)
    Water Utilities: $5,000 ($19.69)
  • Other Capital Outlay - General - Other: $6,000 ($23.62)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $12,000 ($47.24)

French Camp government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $11,000 ($43.31)
    Other: $4,000 ($15.75)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Highways: $16,000 ($62.99)
    Other: $6,000 ($23.62)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($3.94)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $11,000 ($43.31)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $17,000 ($66.93)
    Other: $2,000 ($7.87)
    Highways: $1,000 ($3.94)
  • Tax - Public Utilities Sales: $2,000 ($7.87)

French Camp government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $113,000 ($444.88)

Strongest AM radio stations in French Camp:

  • WCPC (940 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: WCPC BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WJNT (1180 AM; 50 kW; PEARL, MS; Owner: BUCHANAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WSJC (810 AM; 50 kW; MAGEE, MS; Owner: FAMILY TALK RADIO)
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • WIRL (1270 AM; daytime; 3 kW; LOUISVILLE, MS; Owner: HARRISON COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WJOX (690 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WXTN (1000 AM; daytime; 5 kW; LEXINGTON, MS; Owner: BRAD MAURICE COTHRAN)
  • WQST (850 AM; daytime; 10 kW; FOREST, MS; Owner: ACE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WGSF (1030 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WDJC (850 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WDIA (1070 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WAPI (1070 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WKOZ (1340 AM; 1 kW; KOSCIUSKO, MS; Owner: BOSWELL RADIO, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in French Camp:

  • WFCA (107.9 FM; ACKERMAN, MS; Owner: FRENCH CAMP RADIO, INC.)
  • WMAB-FM (89.9 FM; ACKERMAN, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • WQJQ (105.1 FM; KOSCIUSKO, MS; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WSYE (93.3 FM; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: JMD, INC.)
  • WJZB (88.9 FM; STARKVILLE, MS; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION, INC.)
  • WONA-FM (95.1 FM; WINONA, MS; Owner: SOUTHERN ELECTRONICS COMPANY, INC.)
  • WAUM (91.9 FM; DUCK HILL, MS; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • WLIN-FM (101.1 FM; DURANT, MS; Owner: BOSWELL RADIO, LLC)
  • WLZA (96.1 FM; EUPORA, MS; Owner: TRI COUNTY BROADCASTING)
  • WZKR (103.3 FM; DECATUR, MS; Owner: PONYTAIL BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WLSM-FM (107.1 FM; LOUISVILLE, MS; Owner: HARRISON COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WJTA (91.7 FM; KOSCIUSKO, MS; Owner: KOSCIUSKO EDUCTNL. B/CNG. FOUNDATION)

TV broadcast stations around French Camp:

  • WMAB-TV (Channel 2; MISSISSIPPI STATE, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • WTVA (Channel 9; TUPELO, MS; Owner: WTVA, INC.)
  • WCBI-TV (Channel 4; COLUMBUS, MS; Owner: COLUMBUS TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WKDH (Channel 45; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: SOUTHERN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WLOV-TV (Channel 27; WEST POINT, MS; Owner: LINGARD BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 14Number of bridges
  • 82ft / 24.6mTotal length
  • $572,000Total costs
  • 9,800Total average daily traffic
  • 1,092Total average daily truck traffic
  • 10,349Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic
New bridges in French Camp, MS - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 41940-1949
  • 31950-1959
  • 11960-1969
  • 31980-1989
  • 21990-1999
  • 12000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for French Camp, MS

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in French Camp)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • WOLF CREEK, 2626 Mississippi 407 (Lat: 33.292028 Lon: -89.420917), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 60 m, Call Sign: WQVX450,
    Assigned Frequencies: 857.712 MHz, 857.937 MHz, 858.237 MHz, 858.487 MHz, Grant Date: 06/05/2015, Expiration Date: 06/05/2025, Certifier: Steve Paquette, Registrant: Entergy Services, LLC, 425 West Capitol Ave., Little Rock, AR 72203-0551, Phone: (501) 377-5609, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

4
  • Wfca Radio (Lat: 33.290944 Lon: -89.400056), Overall height: 30.5 m, Call Sign: WPOQ855,
    Assigned Frequencies: 947.375 MHz, 947.625 MHz, Grant Date: 11/25/1998, Expiration Date: 06/01/2028, Phone: (601) 547-6416

  • FRENCH CAMP, East Side Of French Camp-Mccool Road, 3.2 Mi South Of French Camp, Ms (Lat: 33.252583 Lon: -89.381889), Type: Tower, Structure height: 100.6 m, Overall height: 102.7 m, Call Sign: WQLH348,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6063.80 MHz, 6315.84 MHz, 6315.84 MHz, Grant Date: 12/18/2019, Expiration Date: 01/20/2030, Certifier: Judith A Lewis, Registrant: Gray Miller Persh LLP, 2233 Wisconsin Ave., Nw, Suite 226, Washington, DC 20007, Phone: (202) 776-2458, Email:

  • FRENCH CAMP, East Side Of French Camp-Mccool Road, 3.2 Mi South Of French Camp, Ms (Lat: 33.252583 Lon: -89.381889), Type: Tower, Structure height: 100.6 m, Overall height: 102.7 m, Call Sign: WQMX873,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6937.50 MHz, 6937.50 MHz, Grant Date: 11/03/2010, Expiration Date: 02/01/2021, Certifier: Cy Vance, Registrant: Schwartz, Woods & Miller, 1233 20th Street, N.W. Suite 610, Washington, DC 20036-7322, Phone: (202) 833-1700, Fax: (202) 833-2351, Email:

  • WOLF CREEK, 2440 Ms Hwy 407 (Lat: 33.290806 Lon: -89.419806), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 67.1 m, Overall height: 70.1 m, Call Sign: WQXI888,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6034.15 MHz, 6034.15 MHz, 6034.15 MHz, 6034.15 MHz, Grant Date: 03/18/2016, Expiration Date: 03/18/2026, Certifier: Steve Paquette, Registrant: Entergy Services, LLC, 425 West Capitol Ave., Little Rock, AR 72203-0551, Phone: (501) 377-5609, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

14 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in French Camp)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 195 (Category: Land, Seats: 5, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 146 mph), Engine: JACOBS R755A SERIES (300 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 195DD, N195DD, N-195DD, Serial Number: 16042, Year manufactured: 1953, Airworthiness Date: 07/09/1999, Certificate Issue Date: 07/08/2004
    Registrant (Individual): Timothy D Mitchell, 1884 Highway 413, French Camp, MS 39745
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 06/07/2017

Most common first names in French Camp, MS among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James1166.5 years
John983.3 years
William872.0 years
Jessie479.5 years
George472.3 years
Henry375.0 years
Carl362.6 years
Ethel379.6 years
Harold379.0 years
Lester377.0 years
Most common last names in French Camp, MS among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Curtis1678.6 years
Carter1575.1 years
Taylor974.2 years
Clark864.6 years
Henderson884.7 years
Mcglothin667.5 years
Edwards676.0 years
Peeler577.6 years
Pollard569.4 years
Ward577.0 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in French Camp, MS
  • 51.2%Electricity
  • 48.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in French Camp, MS
  • 50.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 36.7%Electricity
  • 13.3%Utility gas


French Camp compared to Mississippi state average:

  • Median house value above state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly above state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly above state average.
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