Brookland, Arkansas facts for kids
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Brookland, Arkansas
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Location of Brookland in Craighead County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Arkansas | |
| County | Craighead | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 7.82 sq mi (20.25 km2) | |
| • Land | 7.80 sq mi (20.20 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km2) | |
| Elevation | 259 ft (79 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 4,064 | |
| • Density | 521.09/sq mi (201.18/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | |
| ZIP code |
72417
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| Area code(s) | 870 | |
| FIPS code | 05-09100 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 2405329 | |
Brookland is a city located in Craighead County, Arkansas, United States. It is a growing community. In 2010, about 1,642 people lived there. By 2020, the population had grown to 4,064 people. Brookland is part of the larger Jonesboro area.
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About Brookland's Location
Brookland is in the northern part of Craighead County. It is about 8 miles (13 km) northeast of downtown Jonesboro if you take U.S. Route 49. Another city, Paragould, is about 12 miles (19 km) north of Brookland, also along US 49.
The city covers a total area of about 7.82 square miles (20.25 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
Main Roads in Brookland
Several important roads pass through or near Brookland, making it easy to travel to other places. These include:
US 49
Highway 1
Highway 230
People Living in Brookland
The number of people living in Brookland has changed a lot over the years. This is called demographics. Here's how the population has grown:
- In 1920, there were 326 people.
- By 1970, the population had reached 465.
- In 1990, it was 919 people.
- The population grew to 1,332 in 2000.
- In 2010, there were 1,642 residents.
- By 2020, the population had significantly increased to 4,064 people.
Who Lives in Brookland?
The 2020 United States census showed that 4,064 people lived in Brookland. There were 1,337 households and 945 families. Most residents identified as White (about 87.43%). Other groups included Black or African American (4.31%), Native American (0.34%), and Asian (0.25%). About 4.36% of people identified as Other or Mixed race. Also, about 3.3% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
See also
In Spanish: Brookland (Arkansas) para niños
