Bald Knob, Arkansas facts for kids
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Bald Knob
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Location of Bald Knob in White County, Arkansas.
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 Bald Knob, Arkansas
Location in Arkansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | White |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.03 sq mi (13.01 km2) |
| • Land | 4.96 sq mi (12.83 km2) |
| • Water | 0.07 sq mi (0.18 km2) |
| Elevation | 246 ft (75 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,522 |
| • Density | 508.98/sq mi (196.52/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72010
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| Area code(s) | 501 |
| FIPS code | 05-03280 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2403148 |
Bald Knob is a city in White County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 2,897 at the 2010 census. Located at the intersection of two of the state's natural regions, Bald Knob is often promoted as "where the Ozarks meet the Delta". Bald Knob is known for its yearly Home Fest held during Mother's Day weekend. It was once known as the leading strawberry producer in the world in the 1950s. Bald Knob was established in 1881.
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Etymology
Bald Knob was named for a prominent, treeless ridge of layered rock that served as a landmark to pioneers.
Points of interest
One point of interest in Bald Knob is Arkansas Traveler Hobbies, which is housed in the old Missouri Pacific Railroad depot at 400 E. Market Street. Antique passenger cars and an antique caboose are housed on the grounds and currently being restored. The hobby shop also houses a museum, which chronicles the history of Bald Knob, the Missouri Pacific Railroad, and White County. Another attraction is the historic Knob Field, just east of the Big Bald Knob Park.
The Campbell-Chrisp House, built in 1899, was designed by Charles L. Thompson. It is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.6 square miles (12 km2), of which 4.5 square miles (12 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2) is water.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 221 | — | |
| 1900 | 707 | — | |
| 1910 | 617 | −12.7% | |
| 1920 | 958 | 55.3% | |
| 1930 | 1,273 | 32.9% | |
| 1940 | 1,445 | 13.5% | |
| 1950 | 2,022 | 39.9% | |
| 1960 | 1,705 | −15.7% | |
| 1970 | 2,094 | 22.8% | |
| 1980 | 2,756 | 31.6% | |
| 1990 | 2,653 | −3.7% | |
| 2000 | 3,210 | 21.0% | |
| 2010 | 2,897 | −9.8% | |
| 2020 | 2,522 | −12.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2014 Estimate |
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Transportation
Highways
Bald Knob is served by US Route 67 (future Interstate 57), US Route 167 and US Route 64, as well as Arkansas Highway 367 and Arkansas Highway 258, with Arkansas Highways 13, 157 and 385 running just west of town.
Airports
Bald Knob Municipal Airport (FAA Identifier: M74), owned by the City of Bald Knob, features a 2,228’ x 50’ paved runway, as well as a 1,850’ by 100’ turf runway. Commercial air transport is available at the Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport in Little Rock, about 62 miles southwest.
Railroads
Bald Knob is at a unique junction of the Union Pacific Railroad, with the town’s old Depot being the exact division of the Memphis and Chicago lines from Little Rock. Over 60 trains per day pass this point. Union Pacific honors Bald Knob as a “Train Town USA,” one of 131 communities out of 7,300 communities the railroad serves, because of the town's unique, long-standing relationship with the line.
Demographics
2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 2,132 | 84.54% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 102 | 4.04% |
| Native American | 10 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.36% |
| Other/Mixed | 144 | 5.71% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 125 | 4.96% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 2,522 people, 1,123 households, and 682 families residing in the city.
Education
Bald Knob School District provides education for grades K-12 with students graduating from Bald Knob High School. The school's colors are blue, white, and gray; its mascot is the bulldog.
See also
In Spanish: Bald Knob (Arkansas) para niños
