Bearden, Arkansas facts for kids
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Bearden, Arkansas
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Location of Bearden in Ouachita County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Ouachita |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.61 sq mi (4.18 km2) |
| • Land | 1.61 sq mi (4.18 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 236 ft (72 m) |
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| • Total | 776 |
| • Density | 480.79/sq mi (185.66/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−06:00 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
71720
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| Area code(s) | 870 |
| FIPS code | 05-04420 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2403830 |
Bearden is a small city located in the northeastern part of Ouachita County, Arkansas, in the United States. In 2010, about 966 people lived there. It is part of the larger Camden area.
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Geography of Bearden
Bearden covers a total area of about 1.1 square miles (2.8 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Population and People in Bearden
The number of people living in Bearden has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown and shrunk:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 341 | — | |
| 1910 | 439 | 28.7% | |
| 1920 | 687 | 56.5% | |
| 1930 | 1,147 | 67.0% | |
| 1940 | 961 | −16.2% | |
| 1950 | 1,300 | 35.3% | |
| 1960 | 1,268 | −2.5% | |
| 1970 | 1,272 | 0.3% | |
| 1980 | 1,191 | −6.4% | |
| 1990 | 1,021 | −14.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,125 | 10.2% | |
| 2010 | 966 | −14.1% | |
| 2020 | 776 | −19.7% | |
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Bearden's Population in 2020
In 2020, the city of Bearden had 776 residents. These people lived in 392 households, and 248 of these were families.
| Race | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 402 | 51.8% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 290 | 37.37% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.13% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.64% |
| Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.13% |
| Other/Mixed | 49 | 6.31% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 | 3.61% |
Bearden's Population in 2010
Back in 2010, there were 966 people living in Bearden. Most residents were White (58.7%), followed by Black (32.5%). A smaller number of people identified as Native American (0.3%), Asian (0.2%), or from two or more races (2.5%). About 5.8% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Education in Bearden
Students in Bearden attend public schools run by the Bearden School District. The district has two main schools:
- Bearden Elementary School: This school teaches students from kindergarten up to the 6th grade.
- Bearden High School: This school serves older students, from 7th grade through 12th grade.
Famous People from Bearden
Bearden has been home to some notable individuals:
- Marion H. Crank (born in 1915): He was a politician, meaning he worked in government and helped make decisions for the public.
- James H. Cone (1938–2018): He was a very important thinker and writer. He is known as the "Father of Black Liberation Theology," a way of understanding faith that focuses on freedom and justice for Black people. He grew up in Bearden.
See also
In Spanish: Bearden (Arkansas) para niños
