Purvis, Mississippi
Purvis: Small city in Mississippi, U.S.
About
Purvis is a city located in the county of Lamar in the U.S. state of Mississippi. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,175 and a population density of 216 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,398 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Purvis
Population : | 2,398 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Mississippi (United States) |
County : | Lamar County |
Postal code : | 39475 |
Phone Area Codes : | 601 |
Area : | 10.08 km2 |
Altitude : | 387 feet / 118 meters |
Capital city : | Purvis is capital of Lamar County |
Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
Local time : | 19:58:32 (21st December 2024) |
Density : | 238 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | 9.3% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Purvis is located at 31°8'36"N 89°24'35"W (31.1432400, -89.4097900).
Purvis map
Demographics
The population of Purvis increased by 9.3% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 2,175 | - | census |
2011 | 2,229 | 2.42% | estimation process |
2012 | 2,256 | 1.2% | estimation process |
2013 | 2,290 | 1.48% | estimation process |
2014 | 2,315 | 1.08% | estimation process |
2015 | 2,335 | 0.86% | estimation process |
2016 | 2,343 | 0.34% | estimation process |
2017 | 2,342 | -0.04% | estimation process |
2018 | 2,378 | 1.51% | estimation process |
2019 | 2,392 | 0.59% | estimation process |
2020 | 2,398 | 0.25% | estimation process |
People born in Purvis (3)
People born in Purvis, including actress and voice actress Lacey Chabert, Ronald J. Slay, actor John David Bennett, .
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Schools in Purvis
College & universities near Purvis, MS
Code | Name | City | ZIP |
---|---|---|---|
448017 | Institute of Health & Technology | Hattiesburg (MS) | 39402 |
Stations (9)
Amtrak & bus stations near Purvis, MS
Code | Name | Address | Type |
---|---|---|---|
HBG | Hattiesburg station | 308 Newman St. | RAIL |
HBI | Hattiesburg, MS | 7297 US Highway 49 | BUS |
LAU | Laurel station | 230 North Maple Street | RAIL |
PIC | Picayune | US 11 at Tate Street | RAIL |
GUG | Gulfport, MS | 10015 US Highway 49 | BUS |
Other cities in Lamar County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lamar County , MS.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
West Hattiesburg | 5,909 | Census designated place |
Lumberton | 2,242 | City in Mississippi, United States |
Sumrall | 1,926 | City in Lamar County, Mississippi, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Purvis distances to largest Mississippi cities