Blevins, Arkansas facts for kids
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Blevins, Arkansas
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Location of Blevins in Hempstead County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Hempstead |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.99 sq mi (2.58 km2) |
| • Land | 0.99 sq mi (2.58 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 417 ft (127 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 288 |
| • Density | 289.74/sq mi (111.84/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
71825
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| Area code(s) | 870 |
| FIPS code | 05-07030 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2403878 |
Blevins is a small city located in Hempstead County, Arkansas, in the United States. It's a quiet place, home to a few hundred people. In 2020, about 288 people lived there. Blevins is part of the larger Hope area.
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Exploring Blevins: Where is it?
Blevins is found in the northeastern part of Hempstead County. Major roads like U.S. Route 371 and Arkansas Highway 29 pass through the city. These roads connect Blevins to other towns nearby. For example, US 371 goes to Prescott and Nashville. Arkansas Highway 29 links Blevins to Antoine and Hope, which is the main city in Hempstead County.
The city of Blevins is quite small in size. It covers an area of about 2.6 square kilometers (or 0.99 square miles). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the city limits.
Who Lives in Blevins?
The number of people living in Blevins has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 291 | — | |
| 1940 | 331 | 13.7% | |
| 1950 | 271 | −18.1% | |
| 1960 | 198 | −26.9% | |
| 1970 | 265 | 33.8% | |
| 1980 | 314 | 18.5% | |
| 1990 | 253 | −19.4% | |
| 2000 | 365 | 44.3% | |
| 2010 | 315 | −13.7% | |
| 2020 | 288 | −8.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2014 Estimate |
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In 2000, there were 365 people living in Blevins. These people lived in about 131 homes. Many of these homes were families, with some having children under 18. The city has a mix of different age groups, from young children to older adults.
Learning in Blevins: Schools
Students in Blevins attend public schools run by the Blevins School District. Kids go through elementary and secondary school here. They can graduate from Blevins High School. This school helps students get ready for their future.
See also
In Spanish: Blevins para niños
