Calico Rock, Arkansas facts for kids
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Calico Rock, Arkansas
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Location of Calico Rock in Izard County, Arkansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Izard |
| Incorporated | 1905 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.81 sq mi (12.47 km2) |
| • Land | 4.76 sq mi (12.32 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.15 km2) |
| Elevation | 410 ft (125 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 888 |
| • Density | 186.71/sq mi (72.08/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72519
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| Area code(s) | 870 |
| FIPS code | 05-10570 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0076497 |
Calico Rock is a city in Izard County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 1,545 at the 2010 census, up from 991 in 2000.
History
Calico Rock was named from a colorful rock formation said by pioneers to resemble the textile calico.
Geography
Calico Rock is located at 36°7′21″N 92°8′1″W / 36.12250°N 92.13361°W (36.122612, -92.133481).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.6 square miles (9.3 km2), of which, 3.6 square miles (9.3 km2) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2) of it (1.38%) is water.
Major highways
Arkansas Highway 5
Arkansas Highway 56
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 401 | — | |
| 1920 | 479 | 19.5% | |
| 1930 | 659 | 37.6% | |
| 1940 | 738 | 12.0% | |
| 1950 | 963 | 30.5% | |
| 1960 | 773 | −19.7% | |
| 1970 | 723 | −6.5% | |
| 1980 | 1,046 | 44.7% | |
| 1990 | 938 | −10.3% | |
| 2000 | 991 | 5.7% | |
| 2010 | 1,545 | 55.9% | |
| 2020 | 888 | −42.5% | |
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2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 841 | 94.71% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 3 | 0.34% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.68% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.23% |
| Other/Mixed | 31 | 3.49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 | 0.56% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 888 people, 510 households, and 373 families residing in the city.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Calico Rock has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
Education
Public education for elementary and secondary students is primarily provided by the Calico Rock School District, which includes:
- Calico Rock Elementary School, serving kindergarten through grade 6.
- Calico Rock High School, serving grades 7 through 12.
See also
In Spanish: Calico Rock para niños
