Sardis, Tennessee facts for kids
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Sardis, Tennessee
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Sardis town hall, April 2019
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Location of Sardis in Henderson County, Tennessee.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Henderson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.50 sq mi (6.47 km2) |
| • Land | 2.50 sq mi (6.47 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 515 ft (157 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 414 |
| • Density | 165.60/sq mi (63.94/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
38371
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| Area code(s) | 731 |
| FIPS code | 47-66660 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1300789 |
Sardis is a small town in Henderson County, Tennessee, United States. In 2020, about 414 people lived there. The town got its name from a Methodist church that was located nearby.
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Where is Sardis Located?
Sardis is found in the western part of Tennessee. Its exact location is 35°26′34″N 88°17′29″W / 35.44278°N 88.29139°W. The town covers an area of about 2.5 square miles (6.47 square kilometers), and all of it is land.
How Many People Live in Sardis?
The number of people living in Sardis has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population from different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 435 | — | |
| 1920 | 419 | −3.7% | |
| 1950 | 299 | — | |
| 1960 | 274 | −8.4% | |
| 1970 | 350 | 27.7% | |
| 1980 | 301 | −14.0% | |
| 1990 | 305 | 1.3% | |
| 2000 | 445 | 45.9% | |
| 2010 | 381 | −14.4% | |
| 2020 | 414 | 8.7% | |
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In 2000, there were 445 people living in Sardis. These people lived in 186 different homes. About 129 of these homes were families.
The people in Sardis come from different age groups. In 2000, about 22.7% of the people were under 18 years old. About 22% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in Sardis was 42 years.
Education in Sardis
Students who live in Sardis go to schools that are part of the Henderson County School System. This school system serves all the students in Henderson County.
Getting Around Sardis
Several main roads pass through Sardis. Tennessee State Route 104 (SR 104) and Tennessee State Route 201 (SR 201) both go through the town. For a short distance, these two roads run together.
Tennessee State Route 421 (SR 421) also connects to SR 104 just south of town. Within Sardis, parts of SR 201 are known as Henderson Road and Sardis-Scotts Hill Road. SR 421 is known as Hinkle Road.
Images for kids
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Sardis town hall, April 2019
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Location of Sardis in Henderson County, Tennessee.
See also
In Spanish: Sardis (Tennessee) para niños
