Cecil, Georgia facts for kids
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Cecil, Georgia
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Cecil City Hall
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Location in Cook County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Cook |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.97 sq mi (2.52 km2) |
| • Land | 0.95 sq mi (2.47 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 240 ft (73 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 284 |
| • Density | 297.38/sq mi (114.76/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
31627
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| Area code(s) | 229 |
| FIPS code | 13-14192 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0331347 |
Cecil is a small town located in Cook County, Georgia, in the United States. In 2010, about 286 people lived there. By 2020, the population was 284.
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History of Cecil
The town of Cecil has a short but interesting history. A post office was first opened here in 1888. Just two years later, in 1890, the Georgia General Assembly officially made Cecil a town.
Geography of Cecil
Cecil is located in the southern part of Georgia. Its exact coordinates are 31.047092 degrees north and 83.393416 degrees west.
The United States Census Bureau reports that Cecil covers a total area of about 0.9 square miles (2.3 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a small part, about 1.18%, being water.
Population and Demographics
The population of Cecil has changed over the years. You can see how many people lived in Cecil during different census years below:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 203 | — | |
| 1900 | 394 | 94.1% | |
| 1910 | 354 | −10.2% | |
| 1920 | 307 | −13.3% | |
| 1930 | 275 | −10.4% | |
| 1940 | 215 | −21.8% | |
| 1950 | 254 | 18.1% | |
| 1960 | 279 | 9.8% | |
| 1970 | 265 | −5.0% | |
| 1980 | 280 | 5.7% | |
| 1990 | 376 | 34.3% | |
| 2000 | 265 | −29.5% | |
| 2010 | 286 | 7.9% | |
| 2020 | 284 | −0.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1850-1870 1870-1880 1890-1910 1920-1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 |
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Racial Makeup in 2020
In 2020, the 2020 United States census showed that 284 people lived in Cecil. These people made up 128 households, with 82 of them being families. The table below shows the different racial groups living in Cecil at that time:
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 179 | 63.03% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 88 | 30.99% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.35% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.7% |
| Other/Mixed | 6 | 2.11% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 | 2.82% |
Things to Do in Cecil
Even though Cecil is a small town, it has some interesting places nearby.
- South Georgia Motorsports Park: This is a popular place for racing fans. It's a venue where different kinds of races take place.
- Cecil Bay RV Park: If you're looking for a place to stay with an RV, this park offers a rustic and natural setting.
See also
In Spanish: Cecil (Georgia) para niños
