Sledge, Mississippi facts for kids
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Sledge, Mississippi
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Location of Sledge, Mississippi
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 Sledge, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Quitman |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.53 sq mi (1.38 km2) |
| • Land | 0.53 sq mi (1.38 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 167 ft (51 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 368 |
| • Density | 689.14/sq mi (265.99/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Codes |
38628, 38670
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| Area code(s) | 662 |
| FIPS code | 28-68400 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2407351 |
Sledge is a small town in Quitman County, Mississippi, in the United States. In 2020, about 368 people lived there.
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About Sledge's Location
Sledge is a town that covers a small area of land. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town is about 0.5 square miles (1.3 square kilometers) in size. All of this area is land, with no water.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 337 | — | |
| 1940 | 316 | −6.2% | |
| 1950 | 383 | 21.2% | |
| 1960 | 440 | 14.9% | |
| 1970 | 516 | 17.3% | |
| 1980 | 699 | 35.5% | |
| 1990 | 577 | −17.5% | |
| 2000 | 529 | −8.3% | |
| 2010 | 545 | 3.0% | |
| 2020 | 368 | −32.5% | |
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The number of people living in Sledge has changed over the years. In 2010, there were 545 residents. By 2020, the population had decreased to 368 people.
Who Lives in Sledge?
Most people in Sledge are African American. In 2020, about 95% of the population was Black or African American. About 5% of the residents were White. There were also a very small number of Asian residents.
Getting Around Sledge
The City of New Orleans train, run by Amtrak, goes through Sledge. This train travels between New Orleans and Chicago. However, the train does not stop in Sledge. The closest train station is in Marks, which is about 13 miles (21 kilometers) south of Sledge.
Schools in Sledge
The schools in Sledge are part of the Quitman County School District. This district helps make sure students in the area get an education.
Famous People from Sledge
Many interesting people have come from Sledge, Mississippi:
- Kate Campbell is a musician.
- Little Hatch was a blues musician who played the harmonica.
- Alice Martin used to be a top lawyer for the state of Alabama.
- Buster Mathis was a professional boxer.
- Charley Pride was a very famous country music singer. He was born in Sledge.
- Mack Pride was a baseball player who later became a minister. He was also born in Sledge.
See also
In Spanish: Sledge para niños
