Casa, Arkansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Casa, Arkansas
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City hall in Casa
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Location of Casa in Perry County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Perry |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.09 sq mi (2.83 km2) |
| • Land | 1.09 sq mi (2.83 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 371 ft (113 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 120 |
| • Density | 109.99/sq mi (42.45/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72025
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| Area code(s) | 501 |
| FIPS code | 05-11890 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406232 |
Casa is a small town in Perry County, Arkansas, United States. It's located in Central Arkansas.
Long ago, Casa grew because of coal mining, cutting down trees (timber), and growing cotton. But then, a tough time called the Great Depression happened. Many people left, and the town's economy didn't get better. In 2020, about 120 people lived there.
Casa is about halfway between Ola and Perry. It's also the westernmost town in the bigger area around Little Rock, North Little Rock, and Conway.
Where is Casa?
Casa is located at these coordinates: 35°1′25″N 93°2′50″W / 35.02361°N 93.04722°W.
The United States Census Bureau says the town covers about 2.8 square kilometers (1.09 square miles) of land. There is no water area in Casa.
How Many People Live in Casa?
The number of people living in Casa has changed over the years. Here's a quick look:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 310 | — | |
| 1920 | 300 | −3.2% | |
| 1930 | 269 | −10.3% | |
| 1940 | 245 | −8.9% | |
| 1950 | 184 | −24.9% | |
| 1960 | 184 | 0.0% | |
| 1970 | 208 | 13.0% | |
| 1980 | 179 | −13.9% | |
| 1990 | 200 | 11.7% | |
| 2000 | 209 | 4.5% | |
| 2010 | 171 | −18.2% | |
| 2020 | 120 | −29.8% | |
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In 2000, there were 209 people living in Casa. They lived in 79 homes, and 59 of these were families. The town had about 74 people per square kilometer. All the people living in Casa at that time were White.
About 34% of homes had children under 18. Most homes (58%) were married couples. The average home had about 2.65 people.
The people in Casa were of different ages. About 27% were under 18, and 15% were 65 or older. The average age was 38 years old.
Education in Casa
Students in Casa can go to public schools run by the Two Rivers School District. This includes Two Rivers Elementary School and Two Rivers High School. Before 2004, students went to the Perry-Casa School District. That district later joined with another to form the Two Rivers School District.
See also
In Spanish: Casa (Arkansas) para niños
