Acorn, Arkansas facts for kids
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Acorn, Arkansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Polk |
| Elevation | 1,076 ft (328 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 376 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 2805613 |
Acorn, Arkansas, is a small community in Polk County, Arkansas, United States. It's not a city with its own government. Instead, it's called an unincorporated community. It's also a census-designated place (CDP). This means the U.S. Census Bureau counts its population.
Acorn is about 6 miles north of Mena. It's located where three major U.S. highways meet: U.S. Route 59, U.S. Route 71, and U.S. Route 270. This spot is important for travelers. It marks where several highway routes that run together, called concurrencies, come to an end.
The community was first listed as a CDP in the 2020 census. At that time, its population was 376 people.
Education in Acorn
Acorn is home to schools that are part of the Ouachita River School District. This district includes Acorn Elementary School and Acorn High School. These schools serve the students living in and around the Acorn community.
The Ouachita River School District was formed on July 1, 2004. It was created when the old Acorn School District and the Oden School District joined together.
Population and Demographics
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| 2020 | 376 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 |
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The United States Census helps us understand how many people live in a place. It also tells us about their backgrounds. In 2020, the census counted 376 people living in Acorn.
Most people in Acorn are White. A smaller number of people identify as Native American or Alaska Native. Some people also identify as being of mixed race. The census also counts people who are Hispanic or Latino, who can be of any race.
Transportation in Acorn
Acorn is a key spot for highways. However, there isn't a public bus system or transit service directly in Acorn. If people need intercity bus service, they can find it in nearby Mena. Jefferson Lines provides bus services from Mena to other cities.
