Ben Lomond, Arkansas facts for kids
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Ben Lomond, Arkansas
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Location of Ben Lomond in Sevier County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Sevier |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.92 sq mi (10.15 km2) |
| • Land | 3.92 sq mi (10.15 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 430 ft (130 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 140 |
| • Density | 35.74/sq mi (13.80/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
71823
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| Area code(s) | 870 |
| FIPS code | 05-05260 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2405240 |
Ben Lomond is a small town located in Sevier County, Arkansas, in the United States. In 2010, the town had a population of 145 people. By 2020, the population was 140.
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Where is Ben Lomond?
Ben Lomond is located in the southwestern part of Arkansas. The town covers a total area of about 10.2 square kilometers (3.9 square miles). All of this area is land.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Ben Lomond has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 431 | — | |
| 1940 | 406 | — | |
| 1950 | 284 | −30.0% | |
| 1960 | 157 | −44.7% | |
| 1970 | 155 | −1.3% | |
| 1980 | 155 | 0.0% | |
| 1990 | 157 | 1.3% | |
| 2000 | 126 | −19.7% | |
| 2010 | 145 | 15.1% | |
| 2020 | 140 | −3.4% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 126 people living in Ben Lomond. These people lived in 58 households. About 40 of these households were families. The town had about 12 people per square kilometer.
Most people in Ben Lomond in 2000 were White (92.06%). A smaller number were Black or African American (1.59%) or Native American (5.56%). Some people (0.79%) identified with two or more races. A small percentage (0.79%) were Hispanic or Latino.
The average household had about 2.17 people. The average family had about 2.68 people.
Age Groups in Ben Lomond
In 2000, the population of Ben Lomond was spread out by age:
- 19.0% were under 18 years old.
- 9.5% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 19.0% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 23.8% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 28.6% were 65 years or older.
The average age of people in Ben Lomond was 48 years.
Money and Income
In 2000, the average income for a household in Ben Lomond was $26,875 per year. For families, the average income was $43,750 per year. Men earned more on average ($64,375) than women ($23,750). The average income per person in the town was $14,580.
About 15.6% of families and 19.5% of all people in Ben Lomond lived below the poverty line. This included 26.5% of those under 18 and 19.5% of those over 65.
Getting Around
Ben Lomond does not have its own public transportation. However, you can find intercity bus service nearby. Jefferson Lines provides bus service in Lockesburg, which is a town close to Ben Lomond.
