Fernwood is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Pike County, Mississippi, United States. Its ZIP code is 39635.
Per the 2020 Census, the population was 286.
Demographics
Fernwood was first listed as a census designated place in the 2020 U.S. census.
2020 census +Fernwood CDP, Mississippi – Racial and ethnic compositionRace / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic)Pop 2020% 2020White alone (NH)18966.08%Black or African American alone (NH)7526.22%Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH)00.00%Asian alone (NH)10.35%Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander alone (NH)00.00%Other race alone (NH)10.35%Mixed race or Multiracial (NH)144.90%Hispanic or Latino (any race)62.10%Total286100.00%
History Fernwood was developed in the late 1880s by the Enochs family as a company town for Fernwood Lumber Company.James E. Fickle. 2001. Mississippi Forests and Forestry. University Press of Mississippi, Jackson Retrieved 2013-08-17
Geography
Climate The climate at Fernwood is characterized by relatively high temperatures and evenly distributed precipitation throughout the year. The Köppen Climate Classification subtype for this climate is "Cfa". (Humid Subtropical Climate).Climate Summary for Fernwood, Mississippi
Education It is in the South Pike School District. - Text list
Pike County is in the district of Southwest Mississippi Community College.
Notable person Ken Carter, business owner, education activist, former high school basketball coach, and inspiration for the film Coach Carter
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