Nitta Yuma

Census-designated place in Sharkey County, Mississippi

Aerial view of Nitta Yuma, Mississippi
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Nitta Yuma is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Sharkey County, Mississippi, with 8 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 108 ft (33 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Panther Burn, 3.2 miles NW.

About Nitta Yuma

Nitta Yuma is a census-designated place (CDP) 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.

Per the 2020 Census, the population was 8.

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Nitta Yuma, MS population

Nitta Yuma had 8 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census8
Density42 per sq mi (16 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Nitta Yuma at a glance

StateMississippi (MS)
CountySharkey County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population8 (2020)
Land area0.19 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Coordinates33.0236° N, 90.8487° W
ZIP code38765
Census code (GEOID)2851960

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Nitta Yuma

What county is Nitta Yuma in?

Nitta Yuma is in Sharkey County, Mississippi.

What is the population of Nitta Yuma, MS?

8 people lived in Nitta Yuma at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Nitta Yuma, MS?

The ZIP code of Nitta Yuma is 38765.

What is the elevation of Nitta Yuma?

108 feet (33 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Nitta Yuma?

Panther Burn (3.2 mi), Anguilla (3.8 mi), Delta City (4.8 mi), Grace (6.6 mi), Rolling Fork (8.2 mi).

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