Dell, Arkansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Dell, Arkansas
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Town
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| Town of Dell | |
Post office in Dell
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Location in Mississippi County, Arkansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Mississippi |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.92 sq mi (2.38 km2) |
| • Land | 0.92 sq mi (2.38 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 240 ft (70 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 194 |
| • Density | 210.64/sq mi (81.37/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72426
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| Area code(s) | 870 |
| FIPS code | 05-18160 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406372 |
Dell is a small town located in Mississippi County, Arkansas, in the United States. In 2020, about 194 people lived there.
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A Look Back: Dell's History
Dell started as a small community in the late 1890s. It grew around a place where goods were loaded and a post office run by J.B. Richardson.
When the Jonesboro, Lake City and Eastern Railroad built train tracks through the area, a town was planned right next to them.
How Dell Got Its Name
The town was first called "Rozell." This name came from an early landowner. However, there was another nearby community named "Rochelle." To avoid confusion, the town's name was changed to "Dell." The town officially became a town in 1905.
Exploring Dell: Geography and Location
Dell is in the northern part of Mississippi County, Arkansas. It is located along the Pemiscot Bayou.
Where is Dell?
The town is about 9 miles southwest of Blytheville. Blytheville is the biggest city in the county. Dell is also about 10 miles south of the border between Arkansas and Missouri.
Roads and Connections
Arkansas Highway 18 goes through Dell. This highway connects Dell to Blytheville in the northeast. It also connects to Manila, which is about 8 miles to the west.
Arkansas Highway 181 also crosses AR 14 in Dell. This road links Dell to Gosnell, about 11 miles northeast. It also goes to Keiser, about 15 miles south.
Dell's Size
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town of Dell covers about 0.92 square miles. All of this area is land.
Dell's People: Demographics
The population of Dell has changed over the years. Here is a look at how many people have lived in Dell since 1910:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 162 | — | |
| 1920 | 233 | 43.8% | |
| 1930 | 267 | 14.6% | |
| 1940 | 323 | 21.0% | |
| 1950 | 384 | 18.9% | |
| 1960 | 383 | −0.3% | |
| 1970 | 358 | −6.5% | |
| 1980 | 310 | −13.4% | |
| 1990 | 258 | −16.8% | |
| 2000 | 251 | −2.7% | |
| 2010 | 223 | −11.2% | |
| 2020 | 194 | −13.0% | |
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Recent Population Data
In 2010, there were 223 people living in Dell. Most of the people were White (99.6%). A small number (0.4%) were Hispanic or Latino.
Learning in Dell: Education
Students in Dell attend schools that are part of the Gosnell School District.
Local Schools
This district includes Gosnell Elementary School for younger students. It also includes Gosnell High School for older students.
School District History
Dell used to have its own school district, called the Dell School District. However, on July 1, 1984, the Dell School District joined with the Gosnell School District.
See also
- In Spanish: Dell (Arkansas) para niños
