Sidon, Mississippi facts for kids
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Sidon, Mississippi
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Location of Sidon, Mississippi
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Leflore |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.12 sq mi (0.32 km2) |
| • Land | 0.12 sq mi (0.32 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 128 ft (39 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 311 |
| • Density | 2,508.06/sq mi (967.87/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 28-67840 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2407334 |
Sidon is a small town in Leflore County, Mississippi, United States. It is part of the Greenwood, Mississippi micropolitan area. In 2020, about 311 people lived there.
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About Sidon
Sidon is located in Mississippi. It covers a total area of about 0.1 square miles (0.32 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People in Sidon
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 119 | — | |
| 1900 | 148 | 24.4% | |
| 1910 | 391 | 164.2% | |
| 1920 | 370 | −5.4% | |
| 1930 | 320 | −13.5% | |
| 1940 | 418 | 30.6% | |
| 1950 | 361 | −13.6% | |
| 1960 | 410 | 13.6% | |
| 1970 | 348 | −15.1% | |
| 1980 | 450 | 29.3% | |
| 1990 | 596 | 32.4% | |
| 2000 | 672 | 12.8% | |
| 2010 | 509 | −24.3% | |
| 2020 | 311 | −38.9% | |
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The number of people living in Sidon has changed over the years. In 2010, there were 509 people. By 2020, the population was 311.
Most people in Sidon are African American. In 2020, about 93.89% of the people were Black or African American. About 3.86% were White. A small number of people were of mixed races or Hispanic/Latino.
Getting Around
The City of New Orleans train passes through Sidon. This train travels between New Orleans and Chicago. However, the train does not stop in Sidon. The closest train station is in Greenwood, which is about 8 miles (13 km) north of Sidon.
Schools in Sidon
Students in Sidon go to schools in the Greenwood-Leflore School District. Claudine Brown Elementary School is about 5 miles (8 km) north of the town. Older students attend Amanda Elzy High School. Before 2019, Sidon was part of a different school district.
Famous People from Sidon
- Edwards Barham: A state senator from Louisiana.
- Edwin R. Holmes: A judge for the federal government.
- Denise LaSalle: A well-known singer.
- Viola B. Sanders: She was an Assistant Chief of Naval Personnel for Women.
- Frank E. Smith: A U.S. congressman.
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Post Office
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Founding date of the town
See also
In Spanish: Sidon (Misisipi) para niños
