Birdsong, Arkansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Birdsong, Arkansas
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Location in Mississippi County, Arkansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Mississippi |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.20 sq mi (0.52 km2) |
| • Land | 0.20 sq mi (0.52 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 223 ft (68 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 32 |
| • Density | 158.42/sq mi (61.25/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
72386 (Tyronza)
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| FIPS code | 05-06340 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2405267 |
Birdsong is a small town located in Mississippi County, Arkansas, in the United States. In 2020, the town had a population of 32 people. This was a decrease from 41 people counted in 2010.
Geography of Birdsong
Birdsong is found in the southwest part of Mississippi County. It is about 4 miles north of Gilmore. The town is also about 6 miles southeast of Tyronza. Another nearby town is Joiner, which is about 5 miles southwest. The county seat, Osceola, is further away, about 27 miles to the northeast.
The United States Census Bureau reports that Birdsong covers a total area of 0.2 square miles. All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water within the town limits.
Population and People
The population of Birdsong has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at how many people have lived there:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 104 | — | |
| 2000 | 40 | −61.5% | |
| 2010 | 41 | 2.5% | |
| 2020 | 32 | −22.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2014 Estimate |
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Who Lives in Birdsong?
The United States Census collects information about the people living in towns like Birdsong. This helps us understand the community better.
In 2020, the population of Birdsong was 32 people. Most of the residents, about 81.25%, were Black or African American. About 9.38% were White. There was also a small percentage of people who identified as mixed race (3.13%) or Hispanic or Latino (6.25%).
Looking back at the 2010 United States Census, there were 41 people in Birdsong. At that time, about 70.7% were African American and 29.3% were White.
In 2000, the town had 40 people. All of them were identified as Black or African American. There were 20 households in the town. A household is a group of people living together in one home.
The average age of people in Birdsong in 2000 was 45 years old. The population included people of all ages, from those under 18 to those 65 and older.
See also
In Spanish: Birdsong (Arkansas) para niños
