Amagon, Arkansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Amagon, Arkansas
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Location of Amagon in Jackson County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Jackson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.11 sq mi (0.29 km2) |
| • Land | 0.11 sq mi (0.29 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 223 ft (68 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 69 |
| • Density | 621.62/sq mi (239.42/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72005
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| Area code(s) | 870 |
| FIPS code | 05-01270 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2405147 |
Amagon is a small town located in Jackson County, Arkansas, in the United States. In 2010, the town had a population of 98 people. Amagon is also known as the birthplace of Mike Beebe, who used to be the Governor of Arkansas.
Amagon's Location and Size
Amagon is a very small town. It covers a total area of about 0.29 square kilometers (0.11 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water within the town limits.
How Many People Live in Amagon?
The number of people living in Amagon has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at its population history:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 181 | — | |
| 1960 | 234 | 29.3% | |
| 1970 | 136 | −41.9% | |
| 1980 | 126 | −7.4% | |
| 1990 | 108 | −14.3% | |
| 2000 | 95 | −12.0% | |
| 2010 | 98 | 3.2% | |
| 2020 | 69 | −29.6% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 95 people living in Amagon. Most of the people living there were White. A small number of residents were from other racial backgrounds or were Hispanic/Latino.
The town had 39 households in 2000. Many of these households were married couples living together. Some households had children under 18 living with them. The average age of people in Amagon in 2000 was 46 years old.
Education in Amagon
Students living in Amagon attend schools that are part of the Newport School District.
See Also
In Spanish: Amagon (Arkansas) para niños
