Silver City, Mississippi facts for kids
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Silver City, Mississippi
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Welcome sign (2012)
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Location within Humphreys County and Mississippi
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Humphreys |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.63 sq mi (1.62 km2) |
| • Land | 0.60 sq mi (1.56 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 112 ft (34 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 217 |
| • Density | 369.21/sq mi (142.59/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
39166
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| Area code(s) | 662 |
| FIPS code | 28-67920 |
| GNIS ID | 2407340 |
Silver City is a small town located in Humphreys County, Mississippi, United States. In 2021, the town had a population of 217 people. This number shows a big decrease from the population counted in the year 2000.
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History of Silver City
The town was first known by a different name: "Palmetto Home." This name came from a large farm nearby. These large farms were called plantations and were common in the southern United States.
2023 Tornado Impact
On March 24, 2023, a very strong and destructive tornado directly hit Silver City. Many people were injured during the storm. Several buildings in the town were completely destroyed. This powerful tornado had also caused damage in other towns, including Rolling Fork and Midnight, before it reached Silver City. Experts rated the tornado as a high-end EF4 overall. However, the damage specifically in Silver City was rated as EF2.
Geography of Silver City
Silver City is found in the middle of Humphreys County. It is part of the Mississippi Delta region. The town is located right next to the Yazoo River on its eastern side.
Roads and Nearby Towns
U.S. Route 49W is a main road that goes through Silver City. If you travel north on this road for about 7 miles (11 km), you will reach Belzoni. Belzoni is the main town, or county seat, of Humphreys County. Traveling south on US 49W for about 20 miles (32 km) will take you to Yazoo City. Another road, Mississippi Highway 149, goes southwest from Silver City. It leads about 10 miles (16 km) to the town of Louise. This highway used to be an older part of US 49W.
Land and Water Area
The United States Census Bureau measures the size of towns. They reported that Silver City covers a total area of about 0.63 square miles (1.6 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 0.60 square miles (1.56 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.02 square miles (0.06 square kilometers), is water. This means about 3.56% of Silver City's total area is water.
Population Changes in Silver City
The population of Silver City has changed quite a bit over the years. Here's a look at how many people have lived there since 1880:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 45 | — | |
| 1910 | 341 | — | |
| 1920 | 322 | −5.6% | |
| 1930 | 361 | 12.1% | |
| 1940 | 390 | 8.0% | |
| 1950 | 381 | −2.3% | |
| 1960 | 431 | 13.1% | |
| 1970 | 370 | −14.2% | |
| 1980 | 378 | 2.2% | |
| 1990 | 348 | −7.9% | |
| 2000 | 337 | −3.2% | |
| 2010 | 337 | 0.0% | |
| 2020 | 223 | −33.8% | |
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2020 Census Information
The 2020 Census provides details about the people living in Silver City.
- About 22.42% of the population identified as White (not Hispanic or Latino).
- About 74.89% identified as Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino).
- A small number, about 0.45%, identified as Some Other Race (not Hispanic or Latino).
- About 2.24% identified as Mixed Race or Multi-Racial (not Hispanic or Latino).
- There were no people who identified as Native American, Asian, Pacific Islander, or Hispanic/Latino in the 2020 census for Silver City.
In total, 223 people were counted in Silver City during the 2020 Census.
Education in Silver City
Students in Silver City attend schools that are part of the Humphreys County School District.
Famous People from Silver City
- Spencer Haywood: He was a basketball player who won a gold medal with the US Olympic team. Later, he played basketball professionally.
- Jack Reed: He was a professional baseball player. He was part of the New York Yankees team that won the 1961 World Series in 1961.
See also
In Spanish: Silver City (Misisipi) para niños
