Eudora, Arkansas facts for kids
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Eudora, Arkansas
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Eudora - Catfish Capital of Arkansas
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Location of Eudora in Chicot County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Chicot |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.09 sq mi (8.01 km2) |
| • Land | 3.09 sq mi (8.01 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 135 ft (41 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,728 |
| • Density | 558.68/sq mi (215.71/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
71640
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| Area code(s) | 870 |
| FIPS code | 05-22180 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2403574 |
Eudora is a city located in Chicot County, Arkansas, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,728 people lived there. It is sometimes called the "Catfish Capital of Arkansas."
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Eudora's Past
Eudora started as a town focused on cotton and timber. It was a place where cotton was processed (ginning) and wood was cut at sawmills. The town officially became a city on February 8, 1904.
Where is Eudora Located?
Eudora is in the southern part of Chicot County. A main road, U.S. Route 65, goes through the city. This road connects Eudora to other towns.
- It's about 17 miles (27 km) north to Lake Village. Lake Village is the county seat of Chicot County.
- It's about 29 miles (47 km) northeast to Greenville, Mississippi. You take U.S. Route 82 to get there.
- It's about 24 miles (39 km) south to Lake Providence, Louisiana.
Grand Lake is a large body of water near Eudora. It is about 4 miles (6 km) to the southeast. This lake used to be a part of the Mississippi River. The city covers an area of about 3.09 square miles (8.01 km²), and it's all land.
How Many People Live in Eudora?
The number of people living in Eudora has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population counts from different years:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 606 | — | |
| 1920 | 1,197 | 97.5% | |
| 1930 | 2,020 | 68.8% | |
| 1940 | 1,808 | −10.5% | |
| 1950 | 3,072 | 69.9% | |
| 1960 | 3,598 | 17.1% | |
| 1970 | 3,687 | 2.5% | |
| 1980 | 3,840 | 4.1% | |
| 1990 | 3,155 | −17.8% | |
| 2000 | 2,819 | −10.6% | |
| 2010 | 2,269 | −19.5% | |
| 2020 | 1,728 | −23.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2014 Estimate |
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Population in 2020
In 2020, there were 1,728 people living in Eudora. Most of the people living in Eudora were Black or African American (about 90.28%). White people made up about 5.79% of the population. Other groups included Native American, Pacific Islander, and people of mixed races. About 1.56% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Population in 2010
In 2010, Eudora had 2,269 residents. At that time, about 89.3% of the people were Black. About 9.1% were White. Other groups, like Native American and Asian, made up smaller parts of the population. About 1.0% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
What is Eudora's Climate Like?
Eudora has a warm and humid climate. This is known as a humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid, while winters are usually mild.
The temperature in Eudora can vary quite a bit. Since 1962, the coldest it has been is 3°F (-16°C). This happened in January 1982 and December 1989. The hottest it has been is 108°F (42°C). This happened in September 2000 and August 2011. Usually, temperatures range from about 17°F (-8°C) in winter to 102°F (39°C) in summer. Eudora is known as the warmest populated area in Arkansas.
| Climate data for Eudora, Arkansas, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1962–present | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 80 (27) |
85 (29) |
89 (32) |
96 (36) |
98 (37) |
103 (39) |
105 (41) |
108 (42) |
108 (42) |
102 (39) |
90 (32) |
89 (32) |
108 (42) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 74.5 (23.6) |
78.2 (25.7) |
83.4 (28.6) |
88.1 (31.2) |
92.8 (33.8) |
97.2 (36.2) |
99.9 (37.7) |
101.0 (38.3) |
98.8 (37.1) |
92.2 (33.4) |
83.1 (28.4) |
76.5 (24.7) |
102.0 (38.9) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 54.6 (12.6) |
59.1 (15.1) |
67.4 (19.7) |
75.6 (24.2) |
83.7 (28.7) |
90.1 (32.3) |
93.0 (33.9) |
93.5 (34.2) |
88.8 (31.6) |
78.8 (26.0) |
66.8 (19.3) |
57.3 (14.1) |
75.7 (24.3) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 44.4 (6.9) |
48.2 (9.0) |
56.1 (13.4) |
63.9 (17.7) |
72.6 (22.6) |
79.8 (26.6) |
82.4 (28.0) |
82.1 (27.8) |
76.6 (24.8) |
65.9 (18.8) |
54.8 (12.7) |
46.9 (8.3) |
64.5 (18.1) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 34.3 (1.3) |
37.3 (2.9) |
44.8 (7.1) |
52.3 (11.3) |
61.5 (16.4) |
69.5 (20.8) |
71.8 (22.1) |
70.7 (21.5) |
64.5 (18.1) |
53.0 (11.7) |
42.7 (5.9) |
36.4 (2.4) |
53.2 (11.8) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | 19.4 (−7.0) |
23.7 (−4.6) |
28.6 (−1.9) |
36.9 (2.7) |
48.1 (8.9) |
59.5 (15.3) |
64.7 (18.2) |
61.9 (16.6) |
50.9 (10.5) |
37.1 (2.8) |
27.3 (−2.6) |
22.9 (−5.1) |
17.3 (−8.2) |
| Record low °F (°C) | 3 (−16) |
10 (−12) |
16 (−9) |
27 (−3) |
37 (3) |
50 (10) |
52 (11) |
53 (12) |
38 (3) |
27 (−3) |
16 (−9) |
3 (−16) |
3 (−16) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 6.09 (155) |
5.78 (147) |
5.46 (139) |
6.63 (168) |
4.75 (121) |
4.17 (106) |
4.07 (103) |
4.17 (106) |
4.12 (105) |
4.65 (118) |
4.72 (120) |
5.85 (149) |
60.46 (1,537) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 0.1 (0.25) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.1 (0.25) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 10.3 | 9.6 | 9.8 | 8.2 | 8.6 | 7.9 | 7.7 | 7.0 | 6.0 | 6.6 | 7.8 | 9.7 | 99.2 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 |
| Source 1: NOAA | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: National Weather Service | |||||||||||||
Eudora's Culture
Eudora has even been mentioned in popular culture. In 1970, a musician named Tony Joe White released a song. It was called "They Caught the Devil and Put Him in Jail in Eudora, Arkansas."
Education in Eudora
Students in Eudora attend public schools run by the Lakeside School District. The Eudora School District joined the Lakeside district in 2006. The Southeast Arkansas Public Library also has a branch in Eudora. This library provides books and resources for the community.
Famous People from Eudora
Some notable people have connections to Eudora:
- Charley Barnes – An end who played in the NFL. He was born in Eudora.
- Frank Burgess – A U.S. Federal Judge. He was also born in Eudora.
- Camille Keaton – An actress.
See also
In Spanish: Eudora (Arkansas) para niños
