Milledgeville, Tennessee facts for kids
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Milledgeville, Tennessee
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Location of Milledgeville in McNairy County, Tennessee.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| Counties | McNairy, Chester, Hardin |
| Incorporated | 1983 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.61 sq mi (4.16 km2) |
| • Land | 1.61 sq mi (4.16 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 420 ft (128 m) |
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| • Total | 271 |
| • Density | 168.64/sq mi (65.10/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
38359
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| Area code(s) | 731 |
| FIPS code | 47-48920 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1647832 |
Milledgeville is a small town located in Tennessee, United States. It is unique because it stretches across three different counties: Chester, Hardin, and McNairy. In 2010, about 265 people lived in Milledgeville. By 2020, the population had grown slightly to 271 residents.
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Where is Milledgeville Located?
Milledgeville is found at coordinates 35°22′38″N 88°21′52″W / 35.37722°N 88.36444°W. Most of the town is in McNairy County. However, parts of it also extend into Chester and Hardin Counties.
The town covers a total area of about 1.6 square miles (4.2 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water within the town limits.
Milledgeville's Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 349 | — | |
| 1980 | 392 | 12.3% | |
| 1990 | 279 | −28.8% | |
| 2000 | 287 | 2.9% | |
| 2010 | 265 | −7.7% | |
| 2020 | 271 | 2.3% | |
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In the year 2000, Milledgeville had 287 residents living in 135 households. About 95 of these households were families. The town was mostly made up of White residents (98.61%). A small number of residents were Native American or from two or more races.
About 16.3% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (59.3%) were married couples. Around 26.7% of all households were individuals living alone. This included 12.6% of people aged 65 or older.
The average age of people in Milledgeville in 2000 was 50 years old. About 14.6% of the population was under 18. A large portion, 28.6%, was 65 years or older.
The average income for a household in Milledgeville was $29,583 in 2000. For families, the average income was $30,833. About 22.3% of all residents lived below the poverty line. This included 51.9% of those under 18.
Famous People from Milledgeville
- N. B. Hardeman: He was an important educator and a gospel preacher.
See also
In Spanish: Milledgeville (Tennessee) para niños
