Donaldson, Arkansas facts for kids
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Donaldson, Arkansas
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Location of Donaldson in Hot Spring County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Hot Spring |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.59 sq mi (1.53 km2) |
| • Land | 0.59 sq mi (1.53 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 230 ft (70 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 275 |
| • Density | 465.31/sq mi (179.74/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
71941
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| Area code(s) | 501 |
| FIPS code | 05-19450 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406386 |
Donaldson is a small town located in Hot Spring County, Arkansas, in the United States. According to the 2020 census, about 275 people live here.
Where is Donaldson?
Donaldson is found in the southern part of Hot Spring County. It sits in the valley of the Ouachita River, which flows about 2 miles (3.2 km) west of the town.
U.S. Route 67 runs through the northern side of Donaldson. This road leads northeast about 11 miles (18 km) to Malvern, which is the main town of the county. It also goes southwest about 14 miles (23 km) to Arkadelphia. Arkansas Highway 51 also starts in Donaldson and goes south to Arkadelphia.
The United States Census Bureau says that Donaldson covers a total area of about 0.59 square miles (1.53 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 326 | — | |
| 2010 | 301 | −7.7% | |
| 2020 | 275 | −8.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2014 Estimate |
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In 2000, there were 326 people living in Donaldson. By 2010, the population was 301, and in 2020, it was 275.
In 2000, there were 130 homes in the town. About 31.5% of these homes had children under 18 living in them. Most homes (56.9%) were married couples.
The average age of people in Donaldson in 2000 was 36 years old. About 26.7% of the people were under 18.
Education in Donaldson
Students in Donaldson can attend public schools through the Ouachita School District. This district provides education from early childhood all the way through high school. Students graduate from Ouachita High School.
The main offices for the Ouachita School District, along with Ouachita Elementary School and Ouachita High School, are located in Midway. Even though they are in Midway, they use Donaldson, AR, as their postal address.
