Branch, Arkansas facts for kids
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Branch
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Branch, Arkansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Franklin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.13 sq mi (8.09 km2) |
| • Land | 3.12 sq mi (8.09 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 469 ft (143 m) |
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| • Total | 296 |
| • Density | 94.78/sq mi (36.59/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72928
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| Area code(s) | 479 |
| FIPS code | 05-08440 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2403912 |
Branch is a small city in Franklin County, Arkansas, United States. It is part of the larger Fort Smith area. In 2010, about 367 people lived there. By 2020, the population was 296.
Where is Branch?
Branch is located in the southwest part of Franklin County. It's where two main roads, Highway 22 and Highway 41, meet. Highway 22 goes east to Caulksville and west to Charleston, each about 5 miles (8 km) away. Highway 41 leads north to Cecil (about 10 miles or 16 km) and south to Booneville (about 14 miles or 23 km). The bigger city of Fort Smith is about 28 miles (45 km) to the west.
Branch covers an area of about 3.5 square miles (9.2 square kilometers), and it's all land.
People in Branch
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 271 | — | |
| 1920 | 370 | 36.5% | |
| 1930 | 318 | −14.1% | |
| 1940 | 390 | 22.6% | |
| 1950 | 308 | −21.0% | |
| 1960 | 258 | −16.2% | |
| 1970 | 325 | 26.0% | |
| 1980 | 353 | 8.6% | |
| 1990 | 299 | −15.3% | |
| 2000 | 357 | 19.4% | |
| 2010 | 367 | 2.8% | |
| 2020 | 296 | −19.3% | |
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In 2000, there were 357 people living in Branch. These people lived in 141 households, with 106 of them being families. Most people in Branch were White (96.08%). A small number were Native American, Asian, or from other backgrounds.
About 32% of households had children under 18. Most households (63.8%) were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.5 people.
The population was spread out by age. About 24% were under 18 years old. The median age was 37 years, meaning half the people were younger than 37 and half were older. For every 100 females, there were about 109 males.
The average income for a household in Branch was about $29,531 per year in 2000. For families, it was about $33,750. About 10% of the population lived below the poverty line.
Famous People
- Gary Stubblefield is a dairy farmer from Branch. He is also a state senator for Franklin County.
See also
In Spanish: Branch (Arkansas) para niños
