Sumner
Town in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi
Sumner is a town in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi, with 278 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 141 ft (43 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Webb, 2.0 miles SE.
- 278residents (2020 Census)
- 141 ftelevation · 43 m
- 0.5 sq miland area · 1.4 km²
- 506 / sq mipopulation density
- 38957ZIP code
About Sumner
Sumner is a town in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi. As of the 2020 census, Sumner had a population of 278. Sumner is one of the two county seats of Tallahatchie County. It is located on the west side of the county and the Tallahatchie River, which runs through the county north–south. The other county seat is Charleston, located east of the river. Charleston was the first county seat, as settlement came from the east, and it is the larger of the two towns.
The courthouse has been restored. It also houses the Emmett Till Interpretive Center, which opened in 2012 in his honor. They were designated part of Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument in 2023.
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Living in Sumner
- Median household income
- $55,357
- Median home value
- $162,500
- Median rent
- $537/mo
- Median age
- 32
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Sumner had 278 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 278 |
|---|---|
| Density | 506 per sq mi (195 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sumner at a glance
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
|---|---|
| County | Tallahatchie County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 278 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.55 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 141 ft (43 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.9693° N, 90.3693° W |
| ZIP code | 38957 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2871520 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Sumner
- Webb2.0 mi SE
- Tutwiler4.9 mi NW
- Dublin9.9 mi NW
- Glendora10.7 mi SE
- Drew14.4 mi SW
- Lambert16.7 mi N
- Charleston18.2 mi E
- Clarksdale19.3 mi NW
- Crowder19.3 mi NE
- Lyon19.8 mi NW
- Ruleville19.8 mi SW
- Marks20.4 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Sumner
What county is Sumner in?
Sumner is in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi.
What is the population of Sumner, MS?
278 people lived in Sumner at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Sumner, MS?
The ZIP code of Sumner is 38957.
What is the elevation of Sumner?
141 feet (43 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Sumner?
Webb (2.0 mi), Tutwiler (4.9 mi), Dublin (9.9 mi), Glendora (10.7 mi), Drew (14.4 mi).
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