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French Camp, Mississippi
Town · Population 255 · #256 in Mississippi
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About French Camp
French Camp is a tiny community in central Mississippi, home to 255 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, French Camp is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.98 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 260 residents per square mile.
📰 French Camp News Today
- French Camp Academy Basketball Schedule MaxPreps · Aug 12
- Karson Tadlock - French Camp Academy Panthers Football (French Camp, MS) Sports Illustrated · Jul 29
- French Camp Academy Baseball Schedule MaxPreps · Aug 7
- French Camp Academy vs Leflore County Football - Oct 16, 2026 Sports Illustrated · Jul 21
- Mississippi sportscasters gear up for football season WAPT · Jul 25
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes French Camp Unique
- Part of the fabric of Mississippi — one of 427 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 12 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in French Camp
- Council House Cafe (café)
- Lost Gringos Coffeehouse — coffee shop (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- French Camp Historic Village · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏫 Schools in French Camp
- FRENCH CAMP ELEM SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMississippi
TypeTown
Population (2024)255
Rank in state#256 of 299
Land area0.98 sq mi
Density260/sq mi
Coordinates33.2923, -89.3993