Cecil, Georgia
Cecil is a town in Cook County, Georgia, United States. The population was 286 at the 2010 census and 284 in 2020.
History
A post office called Cecil was established in 1888. The Georgia General Assembly incorporated Cecil as a town in 1890.
Geography
Cecil is located at 31°2′50″N 83°23′36″W / 31.04722°N 83.39333°W (31.047092, -83.393416).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km), of which 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km) is land and 1.18% is water.
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | 203 | — | |
| 1900 | 394 | 94.1% | |
| 1910 | 354 | −10.2% | |
| 1920 | 307 | −13.3% | |
| 1930 | 275 | −10.4% | |
| 1940 | 215 | −21.8% | |
| 1950 | 254 | 18.1% | |
| 1960 | 279 | 9.8% | |
| 1970 | 265 | −5.0% | |
| 1980 | 280 | 5.7% | |
| 1990 | 376 | 34.3% | |
| 2000 | 265 | −29.5% | |
| 2010 | 286 | 7.9% | |
| 2020 | 284 | −0.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 179 | 63.03% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 88 | 30.99% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.35% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.7% |
| Other/Mixed | 6 | 2.11% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 | 2.82% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 284 people, 128 households, and 82 families residing in the city.
Arts and culture
South Georgia Motorsports Park, a racing venue, is located near Cecil.
The town offers rustic accommodations at the Cecil Bay RV Park.
References
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
- ^ United States Postal Service (2012). "USPS - Look Up a ZIP Code". Retrieved February 15, 2012.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved June 11, 2019.
- ^ "Cecil". GeorgiaGov. Retrieved June 11, 2019.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
- ^ Walsh, Chris (March 7, 2008). "Racing returns to SGMP". Valdosta Daily Times. Archived from the original on March 26, 2012. Retrieved September 15, 2011.
- ^ "Cecil". Georgia Department of Economic Development. Retrieved June 11, 2019.
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