Floral, Arkansas facts for kids
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Floral, Arkansas
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 Floral, Arkansas
Location in Arkansas
Floral, Arkansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Independence |
| Elevation | 768 ft (234 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 109 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72534
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| Area code(s) | Area code 501 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2805643 |
Floral is a small community in Independence County, Arkansas, United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community," which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. It's also a "census-designated place" (CDP), which is an area the government counts for population statistics.
Floral was first counted as a CDP in the 2020 census. At that time, its population was 109 people. The community is located on Arkansas Highway 87. It is about 8 miles (13 km) west-northwest of a place called Pleasant Plains. Floral also has its own post office with the ZIP code 72534.
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Learning in Floral
Since the 1985–86 school year, students in Floral have attended public schools. These schools are part of the Midland School District.
Local Schools
The Midland School District includes two main schools. One is Midland Elementary School, which is right in Floral. The other is Midland High School, located in nearby Pleasant Plains.
School District History
The Midland School District was created by combining two older school districts. These were the Pleasant Plains School District and the Floral School District. This change happened on July 1, 1985. This combining of districts is called a "consolidation."
People of Floral
The population of Floral is quite small. The most recent official count was in 2020.
Population Facts
In the 2020 census, Floral had a population of 109 people. This makes it a very small community.
Who Lives Here?
Most people living in Floral are White. The census showed that 106 out of 109 residents were White. There were also 2 people who identified as being of Mixed Race. Only 1 person was of Hispanic or Latino background.
