Alpena, Arkansas facts for kids
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Alpena, Arkansas
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Streetside in downtown Alpena
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Location of Alpena in Boone County and Carroll County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| Counties | Boone, Carroll |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.34 sq mi (3.47 km2) |
| • Land | 1.33 sq mi (3.45 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,224 ft (373 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 374 |
| • Density | 280.57/sq mi (108.36/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72611
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| Area code(s) | 870 |
| FIPS code | 05-01060 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2405141 |
Alpena /ælˈpiːnə/ is a small town located in the state of Arkansas, United States. It is special because it sits across two different counties: Boone and Carroll.
In 2020, about 374 people lived in Alpena. The part of Alpena that is in Boone County is also considered part of the Harrison area.
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History of Alpena
Alpena started as a place called Alpena Pass in 1908. This was soon after a railroad, the Missouri and North Arkansas Railroad, was built through Boone County. In the 1950s, the word "Pass" was removed from the name, and it became just Alpena.
When Alpena was founded, a nearby town called Carrollton was becoming less important. Many buildings from Carrollton were taken apart, moved, and put back together in Alpena Pass.
Geography of Alpena
Alpena is located at 36°17′37″N 93°17′46″W / 36.293713°N 93.296233°W. The town covers a total area of about 3.5 square kilometers (1.4 square miles). All of this area is land.
Main Roads in Alpena
Two important roads pass through Alpena:
U.S. Highway 62
U.S. Route 412
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Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 250 | — | |
| 1930 | 361 | 44.4% | |
| 1940 | 313 | −13.3% | |
| 1950 | 304 | −2.9% | |
| 1960 | 283 | −6.9% | |
| 1970 | 309 | 9.2% | |
| 1980 | 344 | 11.3% | |
| 1990 | 319 | −7.3% | |
| 2000 | 371 | 16.3% | |
| 2010 | 392 | 5.7% | |
| 2020 | 374 | −4.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 371 people living in Alpena. These people lived in 146 households, and 95 of these were families. Most of the people living in Alpena were White. A small number of people were Native American or Asian. Some people were also of Hispanic or Latino background.
Many households had children under 18 living with them. About half of the households were married couples. The average household had about 2.5 people. The average family had about 3.2 people.
The population included people of all ages. About 31% were under 18 years old. About 17% were 65 years or older. The average age of people in Alpena was 31 years old.
Education in Alpena
Most of Alpena is part of the Alpena School District. This means students in these areas go to Alpena High School. A small part of Alpena in Carroll County is part of the Green Forest School District.
Climate in Alpena
The weather in Alpena has hot and humid summers. The winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is known as a humid subtropical climate. It is often shown as "Cfa" on climate maps.
Transportation in Alpena
Bus Services
Alpena does not have its own local bus service. However, you can find intercity bus service provided by Jefferson Lines in the nearby town of Green Forest.
Major Roads
The main roads that go through Alpena are:
- U.S. Highway 62
- U.S. Route 412
Notable People
- Brandon Burlsworth was an All-American football player for the Arkansas Razorbacks. He sadly passed away in Alpena in 1999.
See also
In Spanish: Alpena (Arkansas) para niños
