Jacinto
Census-designated place in Alcorn County, Mississippi
Jacinto is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Alcorn County, Mississippi, with 52 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 561 ft (171 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Rienzi, 6.0 miles W.
- 52residents (2020 Census)
- 561 ftelevation · 171 m
- 0.9 sq miland area · 2.3 km²
- 60 / sq mipopulation density
- 38846ZIP code
About Jacinto
Jacinto is an unincorporated community in Alcorn County, Mississippi, in the United States. As of the 2020 census, Jacinto had a population of 52. It was founded in 1836, and was named after the Battle of San Jacinto in the Texas Revolution.
Jacinto was located in the geographic center of the original Tishomingo County, Mississippi. Within ten years of its founding, Jacinto became a flourishing town with stores, hotels, schools, churches and taverns, serving as the center of government and commerce for the county. It is the site of a courthouse built in 1854 in the federal style as the county courthouse for the original Tishomingo County. The courthouse has been refurbished and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. It is open to visitors.
Per the 2020 Census, the population was 52.
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Jacinto had 52 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 52 |
|---|---|
| Density | 60 per sq mi (23 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Jacinto at a glance
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
|---|---|
| County | Alcorn County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 52 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.87 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Elevation | 561 ft (171 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.7622° N, 88.4276° W |
| ZIP code | 38846 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2835340 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Jacinto
- Rienzi6.0 mi W
- Glen6.7 mi N
- Burnsville7.8 mi NE
- Biggersville9.3 mi NW
- Booneville10.5 mi SW
- Farmington11.1 mi N
- Paden11.8 mi SE
- Iuka13.5 mi E
- Corinth13.8 mi N
- Tishomingo14.2 mi SE
- Jumpertown14.2 mi W
- Kossuth14.3 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Jacinto
What county is Jacinto in?
Jacinto is in Alcorn County, Mississippi.
What is the population of Jacinto, MS?
52 people lived in Jacinto at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Jacinto, MS?
The ZIP code of Jacinto is 38846.
What is the elevation of Jacinto?
561 feet (171 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Jacinto?
Rienzi (6.0 mi), Glen (6.7 mi), Burnsville (7.8 mi), Biggersville (9.3 mi), Booneville (10.5 mi).
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