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Allport, Arkansas
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Location of Allport in Lonoke County, Arkansas.
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 Allport, Arkansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Lonoke |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.21 sq mi (0.54 km2) |
| • Land | 0.21 sq mi (0.54 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 203 ft (62 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 86 |
| • Density | 413.46/sq mi (159.76/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72046
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| Area code(s) | 501 |
| FIPS code | 05-00940 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0045838 |
Allport is a small town in Lonoke County, Arkansas, United States. It is located in Central Arkansas along Highway 165. The town's economy is strongly connected to farming.
For many years, Allport was a community where most residents were African-American. In 1967, the town officially became a municipality. This step helped Allport get funding for important services like roads and water. In 2010, the population was 115 people.
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History of Allport
Allport officially became a town in 1967. The first Mayor was Johnny E. Gay, an African-American man and a veteran of World War II. He led the effort to make Allport an official town. After becoming Mayor, he made many important improvements for the community. The people of Allport even set aside a special day to celebrate him, called Johnny E. Gay Day. Another local celebration is Flat Land Day.
Geography of Allport
Allport is a small town in terms of its size. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town covers a total area of about 0.5 square kilometers (0.2 square miles). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population Information
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 307 | — | |
| 1980 | 295 | −3.9% | |
| 1990 | 188 | −36.3% | |
| 2000 | 127 | −32.4% | |
| 2010 | 115 | −9.4% | |
| 2020 | 86 | −25.2% | |
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In 2000, there were 127 people living in Allport. These people lived in 44 households, and 30 of these were families. The town had about 272 people per square kilometer.
The average household in Allport had almost 3 people. The average family had almost 4 people. About 27% of the population was under 18 years old. About 14% of the population was 65 years or older. The average age in the town was 34 years.
Education in Allport
Students in Allport attend schools in the Carlisle School District. Some students may also attend the England school district. Before 1998, Allport was part of the Humnoke School District. On July 1, 1998, the Humnoke School District joined with the Carlisle district.
See also
In Spanish: Allport (Arkansas) para niños
