Scooba, MS

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Population
734
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
213 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
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Scooba is a quiet, small-town community in east-central Mississippi best known as the home of East Mississippi Community College. Daily life largely revolves around the EMCC campus, which brings college sports, local events, and a lively energy to an otherwise peaceful rural setting. Situated right along U.S. 45 between Meridian and Columbus, residents enjoy a straightforward drive to bigger-city shopping, dining, and healthcare while keeping a low-key, tight-knit lifestyle at home.

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