Bluff City, Arkansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bluff City, Arkansas
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Location of Bluff City in Nevada County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Nevada |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.32 sq mi (6.02 km2) |
| • Land | 2.32 sq mi (6.01 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 328 ft (100 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 118 |
| • Density | 50.82/sq mi (19.62/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
71722
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| Area code(s) | 870 |
| FIPS code | 05-07270 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2405287 |
Bluff City is a small community in Nevada County, Arkansas, United States. It's called an "unincorporated town" because it doesn't have its own elected mayor or city government. In 2020, about 118 people lived there. Bluff City is part of the larger Hope area.
Geography of Bluff City
Bluff City covers a total area of about 2.3 square miles (6.0 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the community's boundaries.
Population Changes in Bluff City
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 244 | — | |
| 1980 | 292 | 19.7% | |
| 1990 | 227 | −22.3% | |
| 2000 | 158 | −30.4% | |
| 2010 | 124 | −21.5% | |
| 2020 | 118 | −4.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2014 Estimate |
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The number of people living in Bluff City has changed over the years. In 1970, there were 244 residents. The population grew a bit by 1980, reaching 292 people. However, since then, the population has slowly decreased. By 2020, only 118 people called Bluff City home.
In 2000, most residents were Black or African American (about 71.5%), and about 27.2% were White. A small number of Native Americans also lived there. The community had 66 households, with many being married couples. The average age of residents was 45 years old.
Getting Around: Highways
Several highways help people travel to and from Bluff City:
Arkansas Highway 24
Arkansas Highway 299
Arkansas Highway 387
See also
In Spanish: Bluff City (Arkansas) para niños
