Sylvarena, Mississippi facts for kids
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Sylvarena, Mississippi
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Location of Sylvarena, Mississippi
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 Sylvarena, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Smith |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.62 sq mi (6.78 km2) |
| • Land | 2.62 sq mi (6.78 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 364 ft (111 m) |
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| • Total | 87 |
| • Density | 33.23/sq mi (12.83/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
39153
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| Area code(s) | 601 |
| FIPS code | 28-72040 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0694923 |
Sylvarena is a small village located in Smith County, Mississippi. It is part of the United States. In 2020, about 87 people lived there.
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Where is Sylvarena Located?
Sylvarena is found in the state of Mississippi. Its exact location is 32°0′38″N 89°22′56″W / 32.01056°N 89.38222°W. This means it's in the southern part of the United States.
Land Area of the Village
The village covers an area of about 2.6 square miles (6.7 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
Who Lives in Sylvarena?
The number of people living in Sylvarena has changed over the years. Here's how the population has looked:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 112 | — | |
| 1960 | 69 | −38.4% | |
| 1970 | 115 | 66.7% | |
| 1980 | 102 | −11.3% | |
| 1990 | 110 | 7.8% | |
| 2000 | 120 | 9.1% | |
| 2010 | 112 | −6.7% | |
| 2020 | 87 | −22.3% | |
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Population Details from 2000
In the year 2000, there were 120 people living in Sylvarena. These people lived in 50 different homes, and 41 of these were families.
- About 30% of homes had children under 18 living there.
- Most homes (60%) were married couples living together.
- Some homes (16%) had a female head of the household without a husband.
- About 14% of homes were single individuals.
- A small number (6%) of homes had someone living alone who was 65 or older.
The average home had about 2.4 people, and the average family had about 2.6 people.
Age Groups in Sylvarena
In 2000, the population was spread out across different age groups:
- 20% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 9% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- Nearly 30% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 21% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- Another 21% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Sylvarena was 38 years.
Education in Sylvarena
Children and teens living in Sylvarena attend schools that are part of the Smith County School District. This district provides education for students in the area.
See also
In Spanish: Sylvarena para niños
