Thaxton
Town in Pontotoc County, Mississippi

Thaxton is a town in Pontotoc County, Mississippi, with 692 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 420 ft (128 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Toccopola, 3.9 miles SW.
- 692residents (2020 Census)
- 420 ftelevation · 128 m
- 10.4 sq miland area · 26.9 km²
- 67 / sq mipopulation density
- 38871ZIP code
About Thaxton
Thaxton is a town in Pontotoc County, Mississippi, United States. As of the 2020 census, Thaxton had a population of 692.
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Living in Thaxton
- Median household income
- $77,500
- Median home value
- $231,500
- Median rent
- $820/mo
- Median age
- 36
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Thaxton had 692 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 692 |
|---|---|
| Density | 67 per sq mi (26 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Thaxton at a glance
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
|---|---|
| County | Pontotoc County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 692 (2020) |
| Land area | 10.37 sq mi (26.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.09 sq mi (0.25 km²) |
| Elevation | 420 ft (128 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.3029° N, 89.1717° W |
| ZIP code | 38871 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2872760 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Thaxton
- Toccopola3.9 mi SW
- Randolph8.4 mi S
- Ecru8.9 mi E
- Pontotoc9.8 mi E
- Algoma11.4 mi SE
- Tula12.1 mi W
- New Albany15.6 mi NE
- Blue Springs17.6 mi E
- Myrtle18.1 mi N
- Paris18.3 mi SW
- Sherman19.4 mi E
- New Houlka20.3 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Thaxton
What county is Thaxton in?
Thaxton is in Pontotoc County, Mississippi.
What is the population of Thaxton, MS?
692 people lived in Thaxton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Thaxton, MS?
The ZIP code of Thaxton is 38871.
What is the elevation of Thaxton?
420 feet (128 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Thaxton?
Toccopola (3.9 mi), Randolph (8.4 mi), Ecru (8.9 mi), Pontotoc (9.8 mi), Algoma (11.4 mi).
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