Anthonyville, Arkansas facts for kids
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Anthonyville, Arkansas
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Community building and fire station
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Location of Anthonyville in Crittenden County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Crittenden |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.08 sq mi (0.20 km2) |
| • Land | 0.08 sq mi (0.20 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 207 ft (63 m) |
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| • Total | 135 |
| • Density | 1,753.25/sq mi (679.95/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 05-01457 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2405155 |
Anthonyville is a small town located in Crittenden County, Arkansas, in the United States. It is a quiet community where people live and work. In 2020, about 135 people called Anthonyville home. The town is part of the larger area around Memphis, Tennessee.
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Geography of Anthonyville
Anthonyville is found in the southern part of Crittenden County. A road called Arkansas Highway 147 runs along the eastern side of the town. This highway goes north about 9 miles (14 km) to Interstate 40. From there, it's about 15 miles (24 km) west to Memphis, Tennessee. If you go south on Highway 147 for about 7 miles (11 km), you'll reach the Horseshoe Lake area.
The United States Census Bureau says that Anthonyville covers a total area of about 0.08 square miles (0.20 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 250 | — | |
| 2010 | 161 | −35.6% | |
| 2020 | 135 | −16.1% | |
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The number of people living in Anthonyville has changed over the years. In 2000, there were 250 residents. By 2010, the population had decreased to 161 people. The most recent count in 2020 showed 135 people living in the town.
Who Lives in Anthonyville?
In 2000, there were 250 people living in Anthonyville. Most of the residents were Black or African American (96.40%), with a smaller percentage being White (2.80%). About 0.80% of the population was of Hispanic or Latino background.
There were 82 households in the town. A household is like a home where people live together. About 34% of these homes had children under 18 living there. The average household had about three people.
The population was spread out by age. Many young people lived in Anthonyville, with over 38% of residents being under 18 years old. The median age in 2000 was 31 years, meaning half the people were younger than 31 and half were older.
Education in Anthonyville
Students living in Anthonyville attend schools that are part of the West Memphis School District. The main high school for students in this area is called Academies of West Memphis, which used to be known as West Memphis High School.
See also
In Spanish: Anthonyville (Arkansas) para niños
