Silver City, Mississippi facts for kids
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Silver City, Mississippi
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Welcome sign (2012)
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Location within Humphreys County and Mississippi
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Humphreys |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.63 sq mi (1.62 km2) |
| • Land | 0.60 sq mi (1.56 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 108 ft (33 m) |
| Population
(2021)
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| • Total | 217 |
| • Estimate
(2025)
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197 |
| • Density | 369.21/sq mi (142.59/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
39166
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| Area code(s) | 662 |
| FIPS code | 28-67920 |
| GNIS ID | 677790 |
Silver City is a town in Humphreys County, Mississippi, United States. The population was 217 at the 2021 census, a massive decline from the 2000 census.
History
The town was first named "Palmetto Home", after a nearby plantation.
2023 tornado
On March 24, 2023, a destructive wedge tornado directly hit Silver City. Numerous people were injured and several buildings were destroyed. The same destructive tornado had previously hit the towns of Rolling Fork and Midnight. The tornado was rated high-end EF4, although only EF2 damage occurred in the town.
Geography
Silver City is located in central Humphreys County at 33°5′43″N 90°29′45″W / 33.09528°N 90.49583°W (33.095335, -90.495814), in the Mississippi Delta region. It is bordered to the east by the Yazoo River. U.S. Route 49W passes through the town, leading north 7 miles (11 km) to Belzoni, the county seat, and south 20 miles (32 km) to Yazoo City. Mississippi Highway 149, an old alignment of US 49W, leads southwest from Silver City 10 miles (16 km) to Louise.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Silver City has a total area of 0.62 square miles (1.6 km2), of which 0.02 square miles (0.06 km2), or 3.56%, are water.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 45 | — | |
| 1910 | 341 | — | |
| 1920 | 322 | −5.6% | |
| 1930 | 361 | 12.1% | |
| 1940 | 390 | 8.0% | |
| 1950 | 381 | −2.3% | |
| 1960 | 431 | 13.1% | |
| 1970 | 370 | −14.2% | |
| 1980 | 378 | 2.2% | |
| 1990 | 348 | −7.9% | |
| 2000 | 337 | −3.2% | |
| 2010 | 337 | 0.0% | |
| 2020 | 223 | −33.8% | |
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2020 Census
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2000 | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 73 | 90 | 50 | 21.66% | 26.71% | 22.42% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 264 | 244 | 167 | 78.34% | 72.40% | 74.89% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.89% | 0.00% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Some Other Race alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.45% |
| Mixed Race or Multi-Racial (NH) | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 2.24% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Total | 337 | 337 | 223 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Education
Silver City is served by the Humphreys County School District.
Notable people
- Spencer Haywood, participated on the US Olympic gold medal-winning basketball team, then played professionally
- Jack Reed, professional baseball player and member of the 1961 World Series champion New York Yankees
See also
In Spanish: Silver City (Misisipi) para niños
