Edmondson, Arkansas facts for kids
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Edmondson, Arkansas
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Location of Edmondson in Crittenden County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Crittenden |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.99 sq mi (7.75 km2) |
| • Land | 2.99 sq mi (7.75 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 203 ft (62 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 243 |
| • Density | 81.22/sq mi (31.36/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72332
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| Area code(s) | 870 |
| FIPS code | 05-20830 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406425 |
Edmondson is a small town in Crittenden County, Arkansas, United States. In 2010, the town had a population of 427 people. By 2020, the population was 243.
Geography of Edmondson
Edmondson is located in the southern part of Crittenden County. It is about 4 miles (6.4 km) south of Interstate 40, a major highway. From there, you can travel east about 6 miles (9.7 km) to West Memphis. Downtown Memphis, Tennessee is about 14 miles (22.5 km) further east.
The United States Census Bureau says that Edmondson covers a total area of about 3.2 square miles (8.4 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 342 | — | |
| 1920 | 325 | −5.0% | |
| 1930 | 302 | −7.1% | |
| 1940 | 308 | 2.0% | |
| 1950 | 283 | −8.1% | |
| 1960 | 288 | 1.8% | |
| 1970 | 412 | 43.1% | |
| 1980 | 344 | −16.5% | |
| 1990 | 286 | −16.9% | |
| 2000 | 513 | 79.4% | |
| 2010 | 427 | −16.8% | |
| 2020 | 243 | −43.1% | |
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The population of Edmondson has changed over the years. In 2000, there were 513 people living in the town. By 2010, this number dropped to 427, and in 2020, it was 243.
Who Lives in Edmondson?
The census helps us understand the different groups of people living in Edmondson. In 2000, most residents were Black or African American (about 71%). White residents made up about 27% of the population. A small number of people were Native American or from other racial backgrounds.
In 2020, the population was 243. About 69.5% of the people were Black or African American. White residents made up about 27.1% of the population. A small percentage of people identified as mixed race or Hispanic/Latino.
In 2000, there were 174 households in Edmondson. A household is a group of people living together in one home. About 42.5% of these households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.95 people.
The population was also spread out by age. In 2000, about 35.9% of the people were under 18 years old. About 10.9% were 65 years or older. The average age in the town was 29 years.
Education
Students in Edmondson attend schools operated by the West Memphis School District. The main high school for the area is Academies of West Memphis, which used to be called West Memphis High School.
See also
- In Spanish: Edmondson (Arkansas) para niños
