Edgemont, Arkansas facts for kids
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Edgemont, Arkansas
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 Edgemont, Arkansas
Location in Arkansas
Edgemont, Arkansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Cleburne |
| Elevation | 499 ft (152 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 56 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72044
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| Area code(s) | 501 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2805639 |
Edgemont is a small community in Cleburne County, Arkansas, United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a place with people living there, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.
Edgemont is also a "census-designated place" (CDP). This is a special area the government defines just for counting people during the census. It helps them gather information about smaller communities.
You can find Edgemont on the north side of Greers Ferry Lake. It's located along Arkansas Highway 16, about 2 miles (3.2 km) northwest of Greers Ferry. Edgemont has its own post office with the ZIP code 72044.
The community was first officially counted as a CDP in the 2020 census. At that time, its population was 56 people.
Education in Edgemont
Students in Edgemont attend public schools. The West Side School District provides education for kids from elementary to high school.
West Side Schools
The West Side School District operates two main schools. These are West Side Elementary School and West Side High School. Both schools are located in nearby Greers Ferry.
The school district covers a large area. It includes over 147 square miles (381 square kilometers) of land. This area includes parts of Cleburne and Van Buren counties. Besides Edgemont, it also serves communities like Greers Ferry, Higden, and Prim.
Edgemont's Population
The population of Edgemont is counted during the U.S. Decennial Census. This census happens every ten years.
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| 2020 | 56 | — | |
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2020 Census Details
In the 2020 census, Edgemont had a total population of 56 people. Most residents were White. There were also smaller numbers of people from other racial and ethnic backgrounds.
