Fair Oaks, Arkansas facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Fair Oaks
Census-designated place
Fair Oaks, Arkansas Location in Arkansas Show map of Arkansas Fair Oaks, Arkansas Location in the United States Show map of the United States
Country	United States
State	Arkansas
County	Cross
Elevation	66 m (217 ft)
Population  (2020)
• Total	55
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
GNIS feature ID	2805642

Fair Oaks is a very small community in Cross County, Arkansas, United States. It is sometimes called Fairoaks or Fair Oakes. It's not a city or town with its own government. Instead, it's known as an "unincorporated community."

The government also calls Fair Oaks a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's a special area that the U.S. Census Bureau counts for population. In the 2020 census, Fair Oaks had a population of 55 people.

What is a Census-Designated Place?

A census-designated place, or CDP, is an area that looks like a town or village. However, it doesn't have its own local government. It's not officially incorporated like a city.

Why are CDPs important?

CDPs are important for gathering information. The U.S. Census Bureau counts the people living in these areas. This helps them understand where people live. It also shows how populations are changing across the country.

How are CDPs different from cities?

Cities have their own mayors and city councils. They make their own laws and provide services. CDPs do not have these things. They are usually governed by the county they are in.

Fair Oaks Population

Fair Oaks is a very small community. The latest count was done in 2020. At that time, 55 people called Fair Oaks home.

Population Changes Over Time

The U.S. Census Bureau counts the population every ten years. This helps us see how many people live in a place. It also shows if the population is growing or shrinking.

Fair Oaks in 2020

In 2020, the population of Fair Oaks was 55 people. Most of the people living there were White. A small number of people were of mixed race. One person was of Hispanic or Latino background.