Skene
Census-designated place in Bolivar County, Mississippi

Skene is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Bolivar County, Mississippi, with 210 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 131 ft (40 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Boyle, 4.2 miles E.
- 210residents (2020 Census)
- 131 ftelevation · 40 m
- 4.1 sq miland area · 10.7 km²
- 51 / sq mipopulation density
- 38730ZIP code
About Skene
Skene is a census-designated place (CDP) and unincorporated community located in Bolivar County, Mississippi, United States on Mississippi Highway 446. Skene is approximately 3 miles (4.8 km) west of Boyle and approximately 7 miles (11 km) north of Shaw. Skene was a station on the Boyle and Sunflower branch of the former Yazoo and Mississippi Valley Railroad.
A post office operated under the name Skene from 1902 to 1992.
Per the 2020 Census, the population was 210.
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Skene had 210 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 210 |
|---|---|
| Density | 51 per sq mi (20 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Skene at a glance
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
|---|---|
| County | Bolivar County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 210 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.12 sq mi (10.7 km²) |
| Elevation | 131 ft (40 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.7040° N, 90.7974° W |
| ZIP code | 38730 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2868200 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Skene
- Boyle4.2 mi E
- Cleveland4.8 mi NE
- Renova6.8 mi NE
- Pace7.1 mi NW
- Shaw7.2 mi S
- Merigold10.2 mi NE
- Symonds10.4 mi NW
- Beulah12.1 mi NW
- Benoit12.7 mi W
- Mound Bayou12.9 mi N
- Ruleville14.3 mi E
- Winstonville14.6 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Skene
What county is Skene in?
Skene is in Bolivar County, Mississippi.
What is the population of Skene, MS?
210 people lived in Skene at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Skene, MS?
The ZIP code of Skene is 38730.
What is the elevation of Skene?
131 feet (40 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Skene?
Boyle (4.2 mi), Cleveland (4.8 mi), Renova (6.8 mi), Pace (7.1 mi), Shaw (7.2 mi).
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