Arkabutla is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Tate County, Mississippi, United States. Arkabutla is located approximately 9 miles (14 km) west of Coldwater and approximately 9 miles (14 km) north of Strayhorn. It also lies approximately 4 miles (6.4 km) south of the dam at Arkabutla Lake. Although an unincorporated community, it has a post office and a zip code of 38602.
Arkabutla, Mississippi | |
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Census-designated place | |
  Arkabutla, Mississippi  Arkabutla, Mississippi | |
| Coordinates: 34°42′00″N 90°07′32″W / 34.70000°N 90.12556°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Tate |
| Area | |
• Total | 4.03 sq mi (10.45 km2) |
| • Land | 4.03 sq mi (10.45 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 282 ft (86 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 285 |
| • Density | 70.7/sq mi (27.29/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 38602 |
| Area code | 662 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2806379 |
The community derives its name from Arkabutla Creek.
Per the 2020 Census, the population was 285.
History
2023 shooting spree
On February 17, 2023, six people were killed and a seventh person injured in a shooting spree at three homes and a convenience store in Arkabutla. The sole suspect, identified as 52-year-old Richard Dale Crum, was arrested by police at one of the homes, and he was charged with first-degree murder. One of the deceased victims was Crum's ex-wife.
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 285 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 | |||
2020 census
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2020 | % 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| White alone (NH) | 237 | 83.16% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 27 | 9.47% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 2 | 0.70% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 1 | 0.35% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 13 | 4.56% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5 | 1.75% |
| Total | 285 | 100.00% |
Education
It is in the Tate County School District.
Notable person
- James Earl Jones (1931–2024), actor