Fifty-Six, Arkansas facts for kids
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Fifty-Six, Arkansas
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Location of Fifty-Six in Stone County, Arkansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Stone |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.07 sq mi (5.36 km2) |
| • Land | 2.07 sq mi (5.36 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 889 ft (271 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 174 |
| • Density | 76.37/sq mi (29.48/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72533
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| Area code(s) | 870 |
| FIPS code | 05-23680 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2403608 |
Fifty-Six is a small town located in Stone County, Arkansas, in the United States. It is known for its interesting name! In 2020, the town had a total population of 158 people. This was a small decrease of 15 people since 2010.
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History of Fifty-Six
How Fifty-Six Got Its Name
The town was founded in 1918. The people living there wanted to name their new community "Newcomb." However, the government did not approve this name. Instead, the federal government decided to name the town after its school district number, which was 56.
Because of its unique name, Fifty-Six is often mentioned on lists of unusual place names in the world.
Geography of Fifty-Six
Where is Fifty-Six Located?
Fifty-Six is located at 35°57′38″N 92°13′48″W / 35.96056°N 92.23000°W. This means it is in the central part of the United States.
The United States Census Bureau says that the town covers a total area of about 2.1 square miles (5.36 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population and People
How Many People Live in Fifty-Six?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 157 | — | |
| 1990 | 156 | −0.6% | |
| 2000 | 163 | 4.5% | |
| 2010 | 173 | 6.1% | |
| 2020 | 158 | −8.7% | |
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According to the census from 2000, there were 163 people living in Fifty-Six. These people made up 71 households and 51 families.
Most of the people living in Fifty-Six are White. A small number are Native American. Some people also identify as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
In 2000, about 25% of the households had children under 18 living with them. Most households, around 65%, were married couples living together. About 27% of all households were made up of single individuals.
The average household had 2.30 people. The average family had 2.69 people.
Age Groups in Fifty-Six
The population in Fifty-Six is spread out across different age groups.
- About 19% of the people were under 18 years old.
- Around 8.6% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 25% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- Around 30% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 16.6% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Fifty-Six was 44 years old.
Education in Fifty-Six
Local School District
Students in Fifty-Six attend schools within the Mountain View School District.
History of Schools
Fifty-Six used to have its own school district called the Fifty-Six School District. In 1985, this district joined with the Big Flat School District. They formed a new group called the Tri-County School District.
Later, in 1993, the Tri-County School District was split up. Parts of it, including Fifty-Six, became part of the Mountain View School District.
Notable People from Fifty-Six
- Lee Hedges was a football coach in Shreveport, Louisiana. He was born in Fifty-Six in 1929.
See also
In Spanish: Fifty-Six para niños
