Silas, Alabama

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Population in 2022: 365 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -31.0%
 
Males: 167  (45.9%)
Females: 198  (54.1%)
Median resident age:

38.8 years
Alabama median age:

39.6 years

Zip codes: 36919.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $47,302 (it was $20,882 in 2000)
Silas:

$47,302
AL:

$59,674

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $28,091 (it was $14,074 in 2000)

Silas town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $93,955 (it was $36,900 in 2000)
Silas:

$93,955
AL:

$200,900

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $117,937; detached houses: $156,476; mobile homes: $40,128
March 2022 cost of living index in Silas: 77.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 13.7%
(12.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 13.8% for Black residents, 100.0% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Silas, AL (2022)
    • 31981.8%White alone
    • 6316.2%Black alone
    • 30.8%Two or more races



According to our research of Alabama and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Silas, Alabama as of June 01, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Silas is 210 to 1.


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Ancestries: American (67.9%), English (3.8%), Irish (2.6%), German (2.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 234 feet

Land area: 5.25 square miles.

Population density: 70 people per square mile   (very low).

Silas, Alabama map

2 residents are foreign born

This town:

0.4%
Alabama:

2.0%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $207 (0.2%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $276 (0.3%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Tanner-Williams, AL (76.5 miles , pop. 59,443).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Montgomery, AL (127.0 miles , pop. 201,568).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (441.4 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities:

Cullomburg, AL (2.1 miles),
Gilbertown, AL (2.7 miles),
Millry, AL (3.1 miles ),
Toxey, AL (3.1 miles),
Coffeeville, AL (3.8 miles ),
Needham, AL (3.9 miles),
Waynesboro, MS (4.4 miles ),
Buckatunna, MS (4.5 miles )

Latitude: 31.77 N, Longitude: 88.33 W

Area code: 251

Distribution of median household income in Silas, AL in 2022
Distribution of house value in Silas, AL in 2022
Silas satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.2%
Alabama:

2.6%
Most common industries in Silas, AL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (10.3%)
  • Health care (8.7%)
  • Public administration (7.2%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (6.2%)
  • Social assistance (6.2%)
  • Educational services (5.6%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (18.2%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (12.1%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (10.1%)
  • Wood products (7.1%)
  • Paper (6.1%)
  • Truck transportation (4.0%)
  • Utilities (4.0%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (14.6%)
  • Public administration (12.5%)
  • Social assistance (12.5%)
  • Educational services (8.3%)
  • Apparel (7.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.3%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.2%)
Most common occupations in Silas, AL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.2%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (5.6%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.1%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (4.6%)
  • Child care workers (4.1%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (4.1%)
  • Pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters (4.1%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (14.1%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (11.1%)
  • Pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters (8.1%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (6.1%)
  • Carpenters (6.1%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.1%)
  • Other protective service workers, including supervisors (4.0%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Child care workers (8.3%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7.3%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (6.2%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.2%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (5.2%)
  • Cashiers (5.2%)

Average climate in Silas, Alabama

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Silas-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Alabama state average. It is 48% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 2/28/1987, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 31.0 miles away from the Silas town center killed 6 people and injured 350 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 5/1/1953, a category F4 tornado 33.2 miles away from the town center killed 2 people and injured 3 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Silas-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Alabama state average. It is 105% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/24/1997 at 08:35:17, a magnitude 4.9 (4.8 MB, 4.2 MS, 4.9 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 76.9 miles away from the city center
On 1/18/1999 at 07:00:53, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 129.2 miles away from the city center
On 11/7/2004 at 11:20:21, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 65.0 miles away from the city center
On 6/24/1975 at 11:11:36, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB) earthquake occurred 137.7 miles away from Silas center
On 7/16/1993 at 10:54:32, a magnitude 3.7 (3.7 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 1.8 miles away from the city center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.9 (4.4 MB, 4.6 MW, 4.9 LG) earthquake occurred 244.8 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Choctaw County (22) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 12
Emergencies Declared: 7

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 9, Hurricanes: 9, Storms: 8, Tornadoes: 5, Winds: 5, Drought: 1, Snowfall: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Silas topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Silas:

  • CARING ANGELS HOSPICE INC (Hospital, about 8 miles away; GILBERTOWN, AL)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Silas:

  • Meridian Community College (about 48 miles; Meridian, MS; Full-time enrollment: 2,750)
  • Jones County Junior College (about 53 miles; Ellisville, MS; FT enrollment: 3,942)
  • University of West Alabama (about 58 miles; Livingston, AL; FT enrollment: 3,394)
  • East Central Community College (about 66 miles; Decatur, MS; FT enrollment: 2,380)
  • William Carey University (about 66 miles; Hattiesburg, MS; FT enrollment: 3,510)
  • University of Southern Mississippi (about 67 miles; Hattiesburg, MS; FT enrollment: 14,294)
  • James H Faulkner State Community College (about 72 miles; Bay Minette, AL; FT enrollment: 3,703)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Silas Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in Silas include: Allen Temple African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church (A), Full Gospel Tabernacle (B), Spring Bank Baptist Church (C), Silas Gospel Mission (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Springbank Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Choctaw County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.3 people
Alabama:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

69.4%
Whole state:

67.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

3.1%
Whole state:

4.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Silas:

Marital status in Silas, AL
  • Never married: 27.9%
  • Now married: 56.2%
  • Separated: 0.5%
  • Widowed: 5.2%
  • Divorced: 10.1%

For population 25 years and over in Silas:

  • High school or higher: 88.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 9.2%
  • Unemployed: 4.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 35.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.9
Alabama average:

11.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Silas, AL (based on Choctaw County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant6,08052
Black Protestant2,63516
Mainline Protestant78913
Other1571
Catholic601
None4,138-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 3
Choctaw County:

2.12 / 10,000 pop.
Alabama:

1.89 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 3
This county:

2.12 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.65 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 20
Here:

14.12 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.32 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 7
Here:

4.94 / 10,000 pop.
Alabama:

5.75 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

13.1%
Alabama:

11.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Choctaw County:

36.1%
Alabama:

31.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

5.6%
Alabama:

13.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

46.5%
Alabama:

49.0%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

42.7%
State:

45.7%

Average BMI:
Silas:

30.9
Alabama:

28.9

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

19.6%
Alabama:

20.7%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

15.0%
State:

11.0%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.6
Alabama:

6.8

Overweight people:
Silas:

39.0%
Alabama:

34.4%

General health condition:
Silas:

51.6%
Alabama:

55.2%

Average condition of hearing:
Silas:

83.6%
State:

79.3%

More about Health and Nutrition of Silas, AL Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 1$3,583$42,9961$314
Streets and Highways 0$0 1$2,631
Totals for Government 1$3,583$42,9962$2,945

Silas government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - General - Other: $904,000 ($2476.71)
    Regular Highways: $20,000 ($54.79)
    Financial Administration: $3,000 ($8.22)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $81,000 ($221.92)

Silas government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Other: $6,000 ($16.44)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $12,000 ($32.88)
    Rents: $1,000 ($2.74)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $70,000 ($191.78)
    Motor Fuels Sales: $38,000 ($104.11)
    Other License: $19,000 ($52.05)
    Tobacco Products Sales: $3,000 ($8.22)
    Alcoholic Beverage Sales: $3,000 ($8.22)

Silas government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $84,000 ($230.14)

Strongest AM radio stations in Silas:

  • WSJC (810 AM; 50 kW; MAGEE, MS; Owner: FAMILY TALK RADIO)
  • WASG (550 AM; 25 kW; ATMORE, AL; Owner: 550 AM, INC)
  • WMOX (1010 AM; 10 kW; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: MAGNOLIA STATE B/C CO., INC.)
  • WEEZ (890 AM; daytime; 10 kW; LAUREL, MS; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WJNT (1180 AM; 50 kW; PEARL, MS; Owner: BUCHANAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WJOX (690 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WYLS (670 AM; daytime; 5 kW; YORK, AL; Owner: GRANTELL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WNTM (710 AM; 10 kW; MOBILE, AL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WALT (910 AM; 5 kW; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: NEW SOUTH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WBHY (840 AM; daytime; 10 kW; MOBILE, AL; Owner: GOFORTH MEDIA, INC.)
  • WDJC (850 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WABO (990 AM; 1 kW; WAYNESBORO, MS; Owner: MARTIN BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WCPC (940 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: WCPC BROADCASTING CO., INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Silas:

  • WNSL (100.3 FM; LAUREL, MS; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WKZB (93.5 FM; BUTLER, AL; Owner: EAST MISSISSIPPI BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • WOKK (97.1 FM; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: NEW SOUTH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WBMH (106.1 FM; GROVE HILL, AL; Owner: CAPITAL ASSETS, INC.)
  • WPRN-FM (107.7 FM; LISMAN, AL; Owner: BUTLER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • Silas, Alabama
  • Fatal accident count10
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents20
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons:1
  • Fatalities12
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents33
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents0
  • Alabama average
  • Fatal accident count8598
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents12964
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons2420
  • Fatalities9642
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents21444
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents716
See more detailed statistics of Silas fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 13Number of bridges
  • 92ft / 27.9mTotal length
  • $7,972,000Total costs
  • 13,200Total average daily traffic
  • 2,313Total average daily truck traffic
  • 16,634Total future (year 2033) average daily traffic
New bridges in Silas, AL - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11900-1909
  • 11930-1939
  • 41940-1949
  • 21950-1959
  • 11960-1969
  • 31970-1979
  • 11980-1989
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Silas, AL

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

4 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Silas)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

27 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • CULLOMBURG TANK, Elevated Tank Located On Al Hwy 17 (Lat: 31.753833 Lon: -88.327000), Type: Tank, Structure height: 35 m, Call Sign: WQBX474,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.478 MHz, Grant Date: 02/26/2015, Expiration Date: 01/03/2025, Certifier: Betty R Merritt, Registrant: Gilbertown, Town Of, 13217 Choctaw Avenue, Gilbertown,, AL 36908, Phone: (251) 843-2477, Fax: (251) 675-5938, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

7
  • BLANDON SPRINGS, 18880 Highway 84 (Lat: 31.753528 Lon: -88.159472), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 100.6 m, Overall height: 106.4 m, Call Sign: WQOZ745,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6004.50 MHz, 6004.50 MHz, Grant Date: 02/08/2022, Expiration Date: 03/14/2032, Certifier: Gregory M Romano, Registrant: Verizon, 5055 Northpointe Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:

  • SILAS, 9557 Highway 84 (Lat: 31.780833 Lon: -88.310972), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 100.6 m, Overall height: 106.4 m, Call Sign: WQOZ746,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6123.10 MHz, 6123.10 MHz, Grant Date: 02/08/2022, Expiration Date: 03/14/2032, Certifier: Gregory M Romano, Registrant: Verizon, 5055 Northpointe Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:

  • ISNEY, Cr 45 (Lat: 31.768889 Lon: -88.407500), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 80.8 m, Call Sign: WQOZ749,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6034.15 MHz, 6034.15 MHz, Grant Date: 02/08/2022, Expiration Date: 03/14/2032, Certifier: Gregory M Romano, Registrant: Verizon, 5055 Northpointe Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:

  • Silas, 9557 Highway 84 (Lat: 31.780833 Lon: -88.310972), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 100.6 m, Overall height: 106.4 m, Call Sign: WQRH455,
    Assigned Frequencies: 952.168 MHz, 928.168 MHz, Grant Date: 05/14/2013, Expiration Date: 05/14/2023, Cancellation Date: 06/11/2018, Certifier: Larry F Butts, Registrant: Levine, Blaszak, Block & Boothby, LLP, 2001 L Street, Nw, Suite 900, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 857-2574, Fax: (202) 223-0833, Email:

  • 9ME0946A, 9557 Highway 84 (Lat: 31.780833 Lon: -88.310972), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 100.6 m, Overall height: 106.4 m, Call Sign: WQWS775,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10775.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, Grant Date: 11/09/2015, Expiration Date: 11/09/2025, Certifier: David Werblow, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Fax: (425) 383-4040, Email:

  • SILAS, 426 Silas Branch Road (Lat: 31.773333 Lon: -88.322500), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 94.4 m, Call Sign: WRBK973,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10975.0 MHz, 11015.0 MHz, 10975.0 MHz, 11015.0 MHz, 10975.0 MHz, 11015.0 MHz, 10975.0 MHz, 11015.0 MHz, 10975.0 MHz, 11015.0 MHz... (+22 more), Grant Date: 04/17/2018, Expiration Date: 04/17/2028, Certifier: Larry F Butts, Registrant: Southern Company Services, 600 N. 18th St / Bin 5n-5409, Birmingham, AL 35203, Phone: (205) 257-7600, Fax: (205) 257-2134, Email:

  • SILAS, 4.4 Miles W (Lat: 31.749861 Lon: -88.399167), Overall height: 46.6 m, Call Sign: KJH30,
    Assigned Frequencies: 4150.00 MHz, Grant Date: 01/16/1990, Expiration Date: 02/01/2000, Cancellation Date: 01/26/1998, Registrant: At&t Communications Of The South Central States Inc, 1200 Peachtree St 15w27, Atlanta, GA 30309


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: KF4MCI, Grant Date: 08/24/1998, Expiration Date: 09/19/2006, Cancellation Date: 09/20/2008, Registrant: Jimmy W Carpenter, Star Rt Box 117d, Silas, AL 36919


FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-181 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 2206D, N2206D, N-2206D, Serial Number: 28-7990164, Year manufactured: 1978, Airworthiness Date: 11/03/1978, Certificate Issue Date: 09/01/2009
    Registrant (Individual): James D Lassiter, 970 Cullomburg Rd, Silas, AL 36919
  • Aircraft: LASSITER JAMES D ZODIAC CH 601 HDS (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX SEE BOMBADIER (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 424DL, N424DL, N-424DL, Serial Number: 64259, Year manufactured: 2003, Airworthiness Date: 04/06/2003, Certificate Issue Date: 07/05/2002
    Registrant (Individual): James D Lassiter, 970 Cullomburg Rd, Silas, AL 36919
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 01/04/2018

Most common first names in Silas, AL among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James1976.0 years
John1576.8 years
Robert1570.6 years
Willie1074.1 years
William1068.1 years
Jessie981.9 years
Joe970.9 years
Mary879.4 years
Annie778.2 years
Ethel678.3 years
Most common last names in Silas, AL among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Powe2276.7 years
Taylor1870.3 years
Stokley1778.4 years
Singley1776.6 years
Mcilwain1672.6 years
Mcgrew1568.5 years
Stanley1478.7 years
Philon1374.0 years
Causey1176.2 years
Hill1068.8 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Silas, AL
  • 66.1%Electricity
  • 24.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 6.6%Wood
  • 1.7%Utility gas
  • 1.7%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Silas, AL
  • 70.0%Electricity
  • 30.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Silas compared to Alabama state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.

Silas on our top lists:

  • #11 on the list of "Top 100 most racially diverse cities"
There is 1 pilot and 1 other airmen in this city.
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