Lambert, Mississippi

Lambert, Mississippi
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Location of Lambert, Mississippi
Lambert, Mississippi Location in the United States
Coordinates: 34°12′02″N90°17′04″W / 34.20056°N 90.28444°W / 34.20056; -90.28444
Country	United States
State	Mississippi
County	Quitman
Area [1]
• Total	0.85 sq mi (2.19 km2)
• Land	0.85 sq mi (2.19 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation [2]	154 ft (47 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	1,273
• Density	1,504.73/sq mi (580.83/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	38643
Area code	662
FIPS code	28-39080
GNIS feature ID	2405982 [2]

Lambert is a town in Quitman County, Mississippi. The population was 1,273 at the 2020 census.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.8 square miles (2.1 km²), all land.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Lambert has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. ^[3]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1910	573		—
1920	957		67.0%
1930	800		−16.4%
1940	1,016		27.0%
1950	1,023		0.7%
1960	1,181		15.4%
1970	1,511		27.9%
1980	1,624		7.5%
1990	1,131		−30.4%
2000	1,967		73.9%
2010	1,638		−16.7%
2020	1,273		−22.3%
U.S. Decennial Census [4]

2020 census

Lambert racial composition ^[5]

Race	Num.	Perc.
White (non-Hispanic)	63	4.95%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)	1,169	91.83%
Native American	1	0.08%
Pacific Islander	2	0.16%
Other/Mixed	33	2.59%
Hispanic or Latino	5	0.39%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,273 people, 584 households, and 301 families residing in the town.

2000 census

As of the census ^[6] of 2000, there were 1,967 people, 648 households, and 467 families residing in the town. The population density was 2,419.2 inhabitants per square mile (934.1/km²). There were 676 housing units at an average density of 831.4 per square mile (321.0/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 82.82% African American, 15.61% White, 0.36% Native American, 0.31% Asian, 0.10% from other races, and 0.81% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.51% of the population.

There were 648 households, out of which 37.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 28.7% were married couples living together, 36.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.8% were non-families. 24.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.04 and the average family size was 3.67.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 36.2% under the age of 18, 10.7% from 18 to 24, 24.9% from 25 to 44, 17.1% from 45 to 64, and 11.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28 years. For every 100 females, there were 78.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 66.1 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $18,077, and the median income for a family was $21,979. Males had a median income of $20,750 versus $17,250 for females. The per capita income for the town was $8,509. About 34.5% of families and 39.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 50.1% of those under age 18 and 42.7% of those age 65 or over.

Economy

Abandoned Bank of Lambert

The Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) operates the Quitman County Community Work Center (CWC) in an area near Lambert. ^[7] In addition MDOC operates the Mississippi State Penitentiary (Parchman) in an unincorporated area in Sunflower County, in the area. Camp B, an inmate housing unit, was a satellite complex located away from the main Parchman prison property in unincorporated Quitman County, ^[8] near Lambert. ^[9] Camp B was one of Parchman's largest African-American housing units. ^[10] Camp B's buildings have been demolished. ^[11]

Transportation

Amtrak’s City of New Orleans , which operates between New Orleans and Chicago, passes through the town on CN tracks, but makes no stop. The nearest station is located in Marks, 4 miles (6.4 km) to the north.

Education

The Town of Lambert is served by the Quitman County School District. Quitman County Elementary School is in Lambert. ^[12]

Notable people

• Snooky Pryor – Blues harp player. ^[13]
• Lezlye Zupkus – Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives

References

1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lambert, Mississippi
3. Climate Summary for Lambert, Mississippi
4. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
5. "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 17, 2021.
6. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
7. "COMMUNITY WORK CENTERS Archived 2010-08-15 at the Wayback Machine ." Mississippi Department of Corrections. Retrieved on September 23, 2010.
8. "Quitman County General Highway Map ^{[ permanent dead link ‍]}." Mississippi Department of Transportation. Retrieved on September 20, 2010.
9. "The Author – Give My Poor Heart Ease" Archived October 22, 2009, at the Wayback Machine . University of North Carolina Press. Retrieved on September 20, 2010.
10. Ferris, William R. Give My Poor Heart Ease: Voices of the Mississippi Blues. UNC Press Books, 2009. 77. Retrieved on September 20, 2010. ISBN   0-8078-3325-8, ISBN   978-0-8078-3325-4.
11. "FEATURED WRITER OF THE MONTH Interview with: WILLIAM FERRIS Archived 2010-06-13 at the Wayback Machine ." Oxford American . December 7, 2009. Retrieved on September 21, 2010. "While many of the communities in which I worked have changed dramatically—Parchman's Camp B buildings in Lambert, Mississippi, have been leveled to the ground,[...]"
12. "Q.C. Elementary Archived 2012-09-11 at archive.today ." Quitman County School District. Retrieved on October 30, 2010.
13. Russell, Tony (November 10, 2006). "Obituary of Snooky Pryor". The Guardian. Retrieved March 24, 2018.

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