Barling, Arkansas facts for kids
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Barling, Arkansas
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Location of Barling in Sebastian County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Sebastian |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10.68 sq mi (27.67 km2) |
| • Land | 10.27 sq mi (26.60 km2) |
| • Water | 0.41 sq mi (1.07 km2) |
| Elevation | 407 ft (124 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 4,782 |
| • Density | 465.67/sq mi (179.79/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72923
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| Area code(s) | 479 |
| FIPS code | 05-03640 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2403158 |
Barling is a city located in Sebastian County, Arkansas, in the United States. It is part of the larger Fort Smith, Arkansas-Oklahoma Metropolitan Statistical Area. In 2020, about 4,782 people lived there. This makes it the eighth largest city in the Greater Fort Smith Area. Barling became an official city in 1956.
Geography
Barling got its name from Aaron Barling. He was a soldier who later became a farmer in Arkansas.
The city covers a total area of about 27.67 square kilometers (10.68 square miles). Most of this area is land. A small part, about 1.07 square kilometers (0.41 square miles), is water.
Climate in Barling
The weather in Barling has hot and humid summers. Winters are usually mild to cool. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Barling has a humid subtropical climate. This means it gets plenty of rain all year round.
People in Barling
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 770 | — | |
| 1970 | 1,739 | 125.8% | |
| 1980 | 3,761 | 116.3% | |
| 1990 | 4,078 | 8.4% | |
| 2000 | 4,176 | 2.4% | |
| 2010 | 4,649 | 11.3% | |
| 2020 | 4,782 | 2.9% | |
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In 2020 United States census, there were 4,782 people living in Barling. These people made up 1,791 households. About 1,227 of these households were families.
Education
Several school districts serve the students living in Barling. These districts help make sure kids can go to school.
- Fort Smith School District
- Greenwood School District
- Lavaca Public Schools - This district runs Lavaca High School.
Notable Person
- Hal Smith was a Major League Baseball player. He was from Barling.
