Austin, Arkansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Austin, Arkansas
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Sears House, a historic house in the city
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Location in Lonoke County, Arkansas
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 Austin, Arkansas
Location in Arkansas
Austin, Arkansas
Location in the United States
Austin, Arkansas
Location in North America
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | Arkansas | ||
| County | Lonoke | ||
| Founded | circa 1873 | ||
| Incorporated | 1895 | ||
| Government | |||
| • Type | Mayor–council | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 3.10 sq mi (8.02 km2) | ||
| • Land | 3.10 sq mi (8.02 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 243 ft (74 m) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 3,460 | ||
| • Density | 1,117.57/sq mi (431.49/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | ||
| ZIP code |
72007
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| Area code(s) | 501 | ||
| FIPS code | 05-02860 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 2403140 | ||
Austin is a city in Lonoke County, Arkansas, United States. It is part of a larger metropolitan area that includes Little Rock, North Little Rock, and Conway. In 2020, about 3,460 people lived in Austin.
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History of Austin
Austin first started around 1872. This was when the St. Louis, Iron Mountain and Southern Railroad built its tracks nearby. Many people from the original town, called "Old Austin," moved closer to the new railroad. Some even moved their entire buildings!
The new town near the tracks was first called "Austin Station." This helped people tell it apart from the older community. Over time, the new town became known simply as Austin. The original community then became "Old Austin."
Geography of Austin
Austin is located in the northern part of Lonoke County. To its southwest is the city of Cabot. To its northeast is the city of Ward.
A major highway, Interstate 57/U.S. Route 67/167, goes through Austin. You can get on or off the highway at Exit 22. This highway leads southwest to Little Rock, which is the state capital, about 26 miles away. It also goes northeast to Searcy, about 23 miles away.
Austin covers an area of about 3.10 square miles (8.02 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People in Austin
The number of people living in Austin has changed a lot over the years. You can see how the population has grown in the chart below.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 196 | — | |
| 1910 | 177 | −9.7% | |
| 1920 | 163 | −7.9% | |
| 1930 | 123 | −24.5% | |
| 1940 | 145 | 17.9% | |
| 1950 | 154 | 6.2% | |
| 1960 | 210 | 36.4% | |
| 1970 | 236 | 12.4% | |
| 1980 | 269 | 14.0% | |
| 1990 | 235 | −12.6% | |
| 2000 | 605 | 157.4% | |
| 2010 | 2,038 | 236.9% | |
| 2020 | 3,460 | 69.8% | |
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Austin's Population in 2020
In 2020, there were 3,460 people living in Austin. There were 1,249 households, and 969 of these were families.
Austin's Population in 2010
In 2010, Austin had 2,038 people. The average household had about 2.78 people. The average family had about 3.09 people.
The population was spread out by age:
- 26.4% were under 18 years old.
- About 32.7% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 9.4% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in Austin was 36 years.
Schools in Austin
Austin does not have its own schools right now. Students in Austin attend schools that are part of Cabot Public Schools. This school district serves the northern part of Lonoke County, including Austin.
- Younger students (grades K-4) go to different elementary schools depending on where they live.
- Older students attend schools in Cabot, such as Cabot Middle School North (grades 5-6), Cabot Junior High North (grades 7-8), Cabot Freshman Academy (grade 9), and Cabot High School (grades 10-12).
Notable People from Austin
- Joe Farrer – A physical therapist who is also a member of the Arkansas House of Representatives.
See also
In Spanish: Austin (Arkansas) para niños
