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 | 486 ft (148 m) |
| Population
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| • 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 | 0057330 |
Barling is a city in Sebastian County, Arkansas, United States. It is part of the Fort Smith, Arkansas-Oklahoma Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2020 Census the population was 4,782, ranking it eighth in the Greater Fort Smith Area. Barling was incorporated in 1956.
Geography
Barling is located at 35°19′22″N 94°18′2″W / 35.32278°N 94.30056°W (35.322728, -94.300663). It was named after Aaron Barling, a soldier originally posted to Fort Gibson in Indian Territory who subsequently farmed in Arkansas.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 22.1 square miles (57 km2), of which, 21.9 square miles (57 km2) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2) of it (0.59%) is water.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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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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2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 3,417 | 71.46% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 108 | 2.26% |
| Native American | 90 | 1.88% |
| Asian | 213 | 4.45% |
| Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.08% |
| Other/Mixed | 419 | 8.76% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 531 | 11.1% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 4,782 people, 1,791 households, and 1,227 families residing in the city.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Barling has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
- Encyclopedia of Arkansas History & Culture entry: Barling (Sebastian County)
Notable person
- Hal Smith, Major League Baseball player
See also
In Spanish: Barling (Arkansas) para niños
