Sallis, Mississippi facts for kids
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Sallis, Mississippi
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Sallis Cemetery
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Location of Sallis, Mississippi
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 Sallis, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Attala |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.41 sq mi (1.06 km2) |
| • Land | 0.41 sq mi (1.06 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 325 ft (99 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 131 |
| • Density | 318.73/sq mi (123.01/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
39160
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| Area code(s) | 662 |
| FIPS code | 28-64800 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0677299 |
Sallis is a small town located in Attala County, Mississippi, in the United States. In 2010, about 134 people lived there. By 2020, the population was 131.
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History of Sallis
Sallis was started in 1874. It was named after Dr. James D. Sallis, who used to own the land where the town now stands.
By 1906, Sallis had grown quite a bit. It had its own post office, a school for children, a steam-powered mill for grinding grain, and several churches. At that time, around 850 people were thought to live in Sallis.
The town was built along a railroad line that is no longer used today. This was the Illinois Central Railroad, and Sallis even had its own train station.
Today, the Mayor of Sallis is Luke Eaton. The mayor is the main leader of the town's government.
Geography of Sallis
Sallis is located entirely on land. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town covers a total area of about 0.4 square miles (1.06 square kilometers). This means there is no water area within the town limits.
Population Information
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 132 | — | |
| 1890 | 156 | 18.2% | |
| 1900 | 195 | 25.0% | |
| 1910 | 247 | 26.7% | |
| 1920 | 273 | 10.5% | |
| 1930 | 364 | 33.3% | |
| 1940 | 287 | −21.2% | |
| 1950 | 228 | −20.6% | |
| 1960 | 223 | −2.2% | |
| 1970 | 213 | −4.5% | |
| 1980 | 211 | −0.9% | |
| 1990 | 139 | −34.1% | |
| 2000 | 114 | −18.0% | |
| 2010 | 134 | 17.5% | |
| 2020 | 131 | −2.2% | |
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The numbers above show how the population of Sallis has changed over many years.
In 2000, there were 114 people living in Sallis. These people lived in 50 different homes. About 30% of these homes had children under 18 living there. The average number of people in each home was about 2.28.
The population was made up of different age groups. About 24.6% of the people were under 18 years old. About 20.2% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in Sallis was 43 years.
Education in Sallis
Students in Sallis attend schools that are part of the Attala County School District. This district is responsible for providing education to the children in the area.
Notable People from Sallis
Some well-known people have come from Sallis:
- Jimmy Holiday, a famous R&B singer and songwriter.
- David Barksdale, a community activist.
See also
In Spanish: Sallis para niños
