Attala County, Administrative division in central Mississippi, United States.
Attala County is an administrative division in central Mississippi spanning forested land and open areas. The Big Black River forms its western boundary and shapes the natural landscape of the region.
The county received its name from Atala, a fictional character from an early 19th-century French novel. This literary naming choice reflects cultural influences that settlers brought during early American expansion.
The racial composition of Attala County reflects the diversity of Mississippi with a population mix of 52.6% White and 42.72% African American residents.
The Natchez Trace Parkway and several state highways connect different parts of the county. Visitors can drive through the area using these established routes to reach smaller communities throughout the region.
The population peaked at 30,227 residents in 1940, demonstrating significant demographic changes throughout the twentieth century in this rural region.
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