Bryant, Arkansas facts for kids
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Bryant, Arkansas
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| Motto(s):
Geographical center of ARKANSAS"
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Location of Bryant in Saline County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | Arkansas | ||
| County | Saline | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 20.58 sq mi (53.31 km2) | ||
| • Land | 20.49 sq mi (53.08 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.09 sq mi (0.23 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 377 ft (115 m) | ||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 20,663 | ||
| • Density | 1,008.25/sq mi (389.28/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | ||
| ZIP codes |
72022, 72089
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| Area code(s) | 501 | ||
| FIPS code | 05-09460 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 2403945 | ||
Bryant is a city in Saline County, Arkansas, United States. It is a suburb of Little Rock. In 2010, about 16,688 people lived there. By 2020, the population grew to 20,663. Bryant is part of the Central Arkansas region.
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History of Bryant
European settlers first came to the area around Hurricane Creek in the early 1800s. A small fight happened here during the American Civil War.
In the 1870s, a railroad was built through Bryant. This helped the town grow and develop. However, the town faced tough times in the early 1900s. This included the period known as the Great Depression, when many people lost their jobs.
Things started to get better during World War II. There was a high demand for a mineral called bauxite, which is found in the area. This helped Bryant's economy grow again.
Bryant's Geography
Bryant is located in Saline County. The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 9.1 square miles (23.6 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.1 square kilometers), is water.
Population Information
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 113 | — | |
| 1910 | 91 | −19.5% | |
| 1920 | 132 | 45.1% | |
| 1930 | 162 | 22.7% | |
| 1940 | 173 | 6.8% | |
| 1950 | 387 | 123.7% | |
| 1960 | 737 | 90.4% | |
| 1970 | 1,199 | 62.7% | |
| 1980 | 2,682 | 123.7% | |
| 1990 | 5,269 | 96.5% | |
| 2000 | 9,764 | 85.3% | |
| 2010 | 16,688 | 70.9% | |
| 2020 | 20,663 | 23.8% | |
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2020 Census Details
The 2020 United States census showed that 20,663 people lived in Bryant. There were 8,203 households and 5,260 families in the city.
The table below shows the different groups of people living in Bryant in 2020:
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 14,512 | 70.23% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 3,177 | 15.38% |
| Native American | 80 | 0.39% |
| Asian | 473 | 2.29% |
| Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.04% |
| Other/Mixed | 1,037 | 5.02% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,376 | 6.66% |
Water Supply
Bryant gets its drinking water from Central Arkansas Water. This water comes from Lake Maumelle and Lake Winona. The water is treated to make it safe to drink before it reaches homes in Bryant.
Education in Bryant
Students in Bryant attend public schools run by the Bryant School District. After elementary and middle school, students go to Bryant High School to finish their education.
Famous People from Bryant
- Karen Aston - A coach for women's basketball at the University of Texas.
- Sean Michel - A talented musician.
- Travis Wood - A pitcher who played in Major League Baseball.
See also
In Spanish: Bryant (Arkansas) para niños
