Siloam, Georgia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Siloam, Georgia
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Downtown Siloam
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Location in Greene County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Greene |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.24 sq mi (3.22 km2) |
| • Land | 1.21 sq mi (3.14 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) |
| Elevation | 702 ft (214 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 194 |
| • Density | 159.80/sq mi (61.71/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
30665
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| Area code(s) | 706 |
| FIPS code | 13-70932 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0356535 |
Siloam is a small town located in Greene County, Georgia, United States. In 2020, about 194 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a rich history.
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History of Siloam
How Siloam Got Its Name
Siloam was first settled in the 1840s. Back then, it had a different name: "Smyrna." Later, in 1871, a post office opened in the town. At that time, the name was changed to Siloam.
The name "Siloam" comes from an ancient place mentioned in the Hebrew Bible. It refers to the Siloam tunnel, which was a water tunnel in Jerusalem.
Geography and Location
Where is Siloam Located?
Siloam is in the eastern part of Greene County, Georgia. You can find it at these coordinates: 33°32′8″N 83°4′50″W / 33.53556°N 83.08056°W.
Getting Around Siloam
Several roads help people travel to and from Siloam:
- Georgia State Route 15 goes through the town. It's known as Main Street.
- Route 15 leads northwest about 7 miles (11 km) to Greensboro, which is the main town of the county.
- It also goes south about 5.5 miles (8.9 km) to White Plains.
- State Route 77 heads north from Siloam's center, about 6 miles (10 km) to Union Point.
- Interstate 20 (I-20) passes by the northern part of town. You can get on I-20 from Exit 138 (State Route 77).
- I-20 can take you east about 64 miles (103 km) to Augusta or west about 80 miles (129 km) to Atlanta.
Size of Siloam
The town of Siloam covers a total area of about 1.24 square miles (3.2 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a small part, about 0.03 square miles (0.08 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
How Many People Live in Siloam?
The number of people living in Siloam has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 243 | — | |
| 1930 | 269 | 10.7% | |
| 1940 | 318 | 18.2% | |
| 1950 | 324 | 1.9% | |
| 1960 | 321 | −0.9% | |
| 1970 | 319 | −0.6% | |
| 1980 | 446 | 39.8% | |
| 1990 | 329 | −26.2% | |
| 2000 | 331 | 0.6% | |
| 2010 | 282 | −14.8% | |
| 2020 | 194 | −31.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1850-1870 1870-1880 1890-1910 1920-1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 |
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Who Lives in Siloam?
The people in Siloam come from different backgrounds. The U.S. Census keeps track of this information. Here's a table showing the mix of people in Siloam over the years:
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2000 | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2000 | % 2010 | 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 79 | 75 | 66 | 23.87% | 26.60% | 34.02% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 242 | 199 | 110 | 73.11% | 70.57% | 56.70% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0.60% | 1.06% | 0.52% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0.00% | 1.42% | 0.00% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 8 | 1 | 17 | 2.42% | 0.35% | 8.76% |
| Total | 331 | 282 | 194 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
In 2000, there were 331 people living in 121 households. About 25.6% of these households had children under 18. The average household had about 2.74 people.
The median age in Siloam in 2000 was 38 years old. This means half the people were younger than 38, and half were older.
Education
Schools in Siloam
Siloam has one school:
- Nathanael Greene Academy (This is a private school.)
Images for kids
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The Town Hall in Siloam
See also
In Spanish: Siloam, Georgia para niños
