Sylvester, Georgia facts for kids
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Sylvester, Georgia
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Sylvester City Hall
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| Motto(s):
"Small Town. Big Heart."
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Location in Worth County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States | ||||
| State | Georgia | ||||
| County | Worth | ||||
| Settled | 1893 | ||||
| Incorporated (City) | December 21st, 1898 | ||||
| Area | |||||
| • Total | 6.60 sq mi (17.09 km2) | ||||
| • Land | 6.56 sq mi (16.99 km2) | ||||
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2) | ||||
| Elevation | 387 ft (118 m) | ||||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 5,644 | ||||
| • Density | 860.37/sq mi (332.21/km2) | ||||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | ||||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | ||||
| ZIP code |
31791
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| Area code(s) | 229 | ||||
| FIPS code | 13-75188 | ||||
| GNIS feature ID | 0356576 | ||||
Sylvester is a city in Georgia, United States. It is the main city and business hub of Worth County. In 2020, about 5,644 people lived there. Sylvester is known as the Peanut Capital of the World because it produces a lot of peanuts!
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History of Sylvester
Sylvester was first planned out in 1893. The state government of Georgia officially made Sylvester a town in 1898.
Geography of Sylvester
Sylvester is located at a specific point on the map: 31.531425 degrees North and 83.836233 degrees West. The city covers a total area of about 6.60 square miles (17.09 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part (about 0.04 square miles or 0.10 square kilometers) being water.
The city is found along U.S. Highway 82. It is also where Georgia State Route 33 meets this highway. Another road, Georgia State Route 256, comes into the southeast part of Sylvester. This road is also known as Martin Luther King Jr. Drive.
Population and People in Sylvester
This section looks at the number of people living in Sylvester over time and their backgrounds.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 552 | — | |
| 1910 | 1,447 | 162.1% | |
| 1920 | 1,547 | 6.9% | |
| 1930 | 1,984 | 28.2% | |
| 1940 | 2,191 | 10.4% | |
| 1950 | 2,623 | 19.7% | |
| 1960 | 3,610 | 37.6% | |
| 1970 | 4,226 | 17.1% | |
| 1980 | 5,860 | 38.7% | |
| 1990 | 5,702 | −2.7% | |
| 2000 | 5,990 | 5.1% | |
| 2010 | 6,188 | 3.3% | |
| 2020 | 5,644 | −8.8% | |
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Here is a look at the different groups of people living in Sylvester in 2020:
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 2,023 | 35.84% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 3,342 | 59.21% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.11% |
| Asian | 47 | 0.83% |
| Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.11% |
| Other/Mixed | 129 | 2.29% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 91 | 1.61% |
In 2020, the United States census counted 5,644 people living in Sylvester. There were 2,346 households and 1,709 families in the city.
Education in Sylvester
The Worth County School District manages schools from pre-kindergarten up to twelfth grade. The district has two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. There are 296 full-time teachers who teach over 4,354 students.
- Worth County Elementary School
- Worth County Primary School
- Worth County Middle School
- Worth County High School
Famous People from Sylvester
Many talented people have come from Sylvester or have strong ties to the city.
- Marion Butts - An NFL running back who played for the San Diego Chargers and other teams. He was born in Sylvester.
- Rickey Claitt - Another NFL running back who played for the Washington Redskins. He was also born in Sylvester.
- Meshak Williams - An NFL defensive end who played for the Baltimore Ravens. He was born in Sylvester.
- Mary Hood - An award-winning author known for books like How Far She Went. She graduated from Worth County High School.
- Ray Jenkins - A newspaper editor who also worked as a deputy press secretary for President Jimmy Carter. He was born in Sylvester.
- Sue Monk Kidd - A famous author of bestsellers like The Secret Life of Bees. She was born in Sylvester.
- Frank Park - A Congressman who served from 1913 to 1935.
- Bob Sikes - A U.S. Representative for Florida, born nearby in Isabella.
- Sonny Skinner - A professional golf player on the PGA tour.
- Michael Carter - A musician, songwriter, and producer. He is the lead guitarist for country music star Luke Bryan and graduated from Worth County High School.
See also
In Spanish: Sylvester (Georgia) para niños
