Nitta Yuma is a census-designated place and unincorporated community located in Sharkey County, Mississippi, United States. Nitta Yuma is located along U.S. Route 61, approximately four miles north of Anguilla.
The name "Nitta Yuma" is derived from the Choctaw language. The Choctaw had long occupied this area, for thousands of years before Europeans. The Vick and Willis families developed cotton plantations on Deer Creek after they were first surveyed and offered for sale by the federal government.Mrs. Henry Vick Phelps (Dorothy Cole) and Henry Vick Phelps II. (1974). Nitta Yuma king cotton. Nitta Yuma, Ms: D.C. Phelps. p. 22 f.
Pern the 2020 Census, the population was 8.
Demographics
Nitta Yuma was first listed as a census designated place in the 2020 U.S. census.
2020 census +Nitta Yuma CDP, Mississippi – Racial and ethnic compositionRace / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic)Pop 2020% 2020White alone (NH)00.00%Black or African American alone (NH)675.00%Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH)00.00%Asian alone (NH)00.00%Pacific Islander alone (NH)00.00%Some Other Race alone (NH)00.00%Mixed Race or Multi-Racial (NH)00.00%Hispanic or Latino (any race)225.00%Total8100.00%
Climate 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.Climate Summary for Nitta Yuma
Education It is a part of the South Delta School District, which operates South Delta High School.
Notable people Casey Jones, blues drummer
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References
External links More recent pictures of Nitta Yuma, Mississippi