Cecil, Georgia
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Cecil, Georgia | |
|---|---|
| Cecil City Hall Cecil City Hall | |
| Location in Cook County and the state of Georgia Location in Cook County and the state of Georgia | |
| Coordinates: 31°2′50″N 83°23′36″W / 31.04722°N 83.39333°WCoordinates: 31°2′50″N 83°23′36″W / 31.04722°N 83.39333°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Cook |
| Area | |
| • Total | Template:Infobox settlement/areadisp |
| • Land | Template:Infobox settlement/areadisp |
| • Water | Template:Infobox settlement/areadisp |
| Elevation | Template:Infobox settlement/lengthdisp |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 284 |
| • Density | Template:Infobox settlement/densdisp |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 31627[2] |
| Area code(s) | 229 |
| FIPS code | 13-14192[3] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0331347[4] |
| Website | https://www.cityofcecil.com/ |
Cecil is a town in Cook County, Georgia, United States. The population was 286 at the 2010 census and 284 in 2020.
History
[edit | edit source]A post office called Cecil was established in 1888.[5] The Georgia General Assembly incorporated Cecil as a town in 1890.[6]
Geography
[edit | edit source]Cecil is located at 31°2′50″N 83°23′36″W / 31.04722°N 83.39333°W (31.047092, -83.393416).[7]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km2), of which 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km2) is land and 1.18% is water.
Demographics
[edit | edit source]| 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
[edit | edit source]South Georgia Motorsports Park, a racing venue, is located near Cecil.[9]
The town offers rustic accommodations at the Cecil Bay RV Park.[10]
References
[edit | edit source]- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "Cecil". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved February 23, 2026.
- ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved June 11, 2019.
- ↑ "Cecil". GeorgiaGov. Archived from the original on May 11, 2012. Retrieved June 11, 2019.
- ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ↑ "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.