Lynnville, Tennessee facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lynnville, Tennessee
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Downtown Lynnville, 2009
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| Motto(s):
"Striving to be the best small town in America."
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Location of Lynnville in Giles County, Tennessee.
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Tennessee | |
| County | Giles | |
| Settled | 1809 | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 0.34 sq mi (0.88 km2) | |
| • Land | 0.34 sq mi (0.88 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | |
| Elevation | 751 ft (229 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 292 | |
| • Density | 861.36/sq mi (332.66/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | |
| ZIP code |
38472
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| Area code(s) | 931 | |
| FIPS code | 47-44420 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 1292366 | |
Lynnville is a small town located in Giles County, Tennessee. It's a friendly place with a population of 292 people as of 2020. The town gets its name from a nearby creek. Students from Lynnville and the surrounding areas attend Richland High School.
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Where is Lynnville Located?
Lynnville is found in the south-central part of Tennessee. You can find its exact spot using coordinates: 35°22′38″N 87°0′19″W / 35.37722°N 87.00528°W.
Land Area of Lynnville
The town covers a total area of about 0.3 square miles (0.8 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Major Roads Near Lynnville
Lynnville is located on State Route 129. This road is just east of U.S. Route 31.
How Many People Live in Lynnville?
The number of people living in Lynnville has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population from different census reports:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 154 | — | |
| 1880 | 228 | 48.1% | |
| 1890 | 243 | 6.6% | |
| 1910 | 596 | — | |
| 1920 | 552 | −7.4% | |
| 1930 | 422 | −23.6% | |
| 1940 | 374 | −11.4% | |
| 1950 | 356 | −4.8% | |
| 1960 | 362 | 1.7% | |
| 1970 | 327 | −9.7% | |
| 1980 | 383 | 17.1% | |
| 1990 | 344 | −10.2% | |
| 2000 | 345 | 0.3% | |
| 2010 | 287 | −16.8% | |
| 2020 | 292 | 1.7% | |
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Population in 2000
In the year 2000, there were 345 people living in Lynnville. These people lived in 150 households, with 96 of them being families. The town had about 1,060 people per square mile.
Many households (28%) had children under 18. About 46% were married couples living together. Also, 35.3% of all households were individuals living alone. About 20.7% of these individuals were 65 years or older.
The average age of people in Lynnville in 2000 was 41 years old. About 23.5% of the population was under 18.
Population in 2010
By 2010, the population of Lynnville was 287 people. Most residents (91.64%) were White. About 8.01% were African American.
The population was fairly balanced between males (50.17%) and females (49.83%). About 19.16% of the people were 65 years or older.
Who are the Famous People from Lynnville?
- Emma Grigsby Meharg (1873-1937) was born in Lynnville. She became the Secretary of State for Texas. She was also an important educator.
See also
In Spanish: Lynnville (Tennessee) para niños
