Chunky, Mississippi
Chunky: City in Newton County, Mississippi, United States of America
About
Chunky is a city located in the county of Newton in the U.S. state of Mississippi. Its population at the 2010 census was 326 and a population density of 151 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 313 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Chunky
| Population : | 313 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Mississippi (United States) |
| County : | Newton County |
| Postal code : | 39323 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 601 |
| Area : | 2.16 km2 |
| Altitude : | 318 feet / 97 meters |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 07:53:13 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 145 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.15% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Chunky is located at 32°19'33"N 88°55'41"W (32.3257000, -88.9281100).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Chunky decreased by 4.15% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 326 | - | census |
| 2011 | 318 | -2.52% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 321 | 0.93% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 320 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 321 | 0.31% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 321 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 320 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 317 | -0.95% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 319 | 0.63% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 315 | -1.27% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 313 | -0.64% | estimation process |
Chunky zip code is 39323.
County name: Newton, County
fips: 28101
Chunkey Station, Chunkeys Station, Chunky, Chunkyville
Schools in Chunky
College & universities near Chunky, MS
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 175935 | Meridian Community College | Meridian (MS) | 39307-5801 |
Stations (5)
Amtrak & bus stations near Chunky, MS
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEI | Union Station | 1901 Front Street | RAIL |
| LAU | Laurel station | 230 North Maple Street | RAIL |
| HBI | Hattiesburg, MS | 7297 US Highway 49 | BUS |
| HBG | Hattiesburg station | 308 Newman St. | RAIL |
| JAN | Union Station | 300 W. Capital Street | RAIL |
Other cities in Newton County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Newton County , MS.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Newton | 3,123 | City in Newton County, Mississippi |
| Decatur | 1,733 | Town in Newton County, Mississippi, United States |
| Conehatta | 1,342 | Census-designated place in Newton County, Mississippi |
| Hickory | 515 | Town in Newton County, Mississippi, United States |
