Colt, Arkansas facts for kids
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Colt, Arkansas
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Old Military Road, Colt
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Location of Colt in St. Francis County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | St. Francis |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.26 sq mi (3.26 km2) |
| • Land | 1.26 sq mi (3.26 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 253 ft (77 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 293 |
| • Density | 232.91/sq mi (89.90/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 05-14950 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2404104 |
| Major Highways |   |
Colt is a small town located in St. Francis County, Arkansas, in the United States. It is known as a Second Class City. In 2020, about 293 people lived there. This was a change from 378 people counted in the 2010 census.
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Where is Colt?
Colt is located in St. Francis County, Arkansas. The United States Census Bureau says the town covers about 1.2 square miles (3.26 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
How Many People Live in Colt?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 265 | — | |
| 1930 | 267 | 0.8% | |
| 1940 | 259 | −3.0% | |
| 1950 | 267 | 3.1% | |
| 1960 | 394 | 47.6% | |
| 1970 | 301 | −23.6% | |
| 1980 | 378 | 25.6% | |
| 1990 | 334 | −11.6% | |
| 2000 | 368 | 10.2% | |
| 2010 | 378 | 2.7% | |
| 2020 | 293 | −22.5% | |
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The population of Colt has changed over the years. In 1920, 265 people lived there. The population grew to 394 by 1960. By 2020, the number of people living in Colt was 293.
In 2000, there were 368 people living in Colt. These people made up 163 households. About 111 of these were families.
Many homes had children under 18 living there. Some households had people living alone. The average number of people in each home was about 2.26.
Getting Around Colt
The main roads in Colt are Arkansas State Route 1 and Arkansas Highway 306. These two important roads cross each other right in the middle of town.
For air travel, the Delta Regional Airport serves the city. This is the main airport for people traveling to or from Colt. Train services are also available through the Union Pacific company.
Schools in Colt
Public schools in Colt are managed by the Forrest City School District. Students in the community attend these schools. The local high school for students is Forrest City High School.
Famous People from Colt
Colt has been home to some notable people:
- Abraham Miller was a member of the Arkansas State House of Representatives. This means he helped make laws for the state of Arkansas.
- Charlie Rich was a very famous country music artist. He won many Grammy Awards for his music. He was born right here in Colt.
