Fountain Hill, Arkansas facts for kids
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Fountain Hill, Arkansas
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Location of Fountain Hill in Ashley County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Ashley |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.57 sq mi (1.47 km2) |
| • Land | 0.57 sq mi (1.47 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 190 ft (60 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 108 |
| • Density | 190.14/sq mi (73.46/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
71642
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| Area code(s) | 870 |
| FIPS code | 05-24670 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406513 |
Fountain Hill is a small town located in Ashley County, Arkansas, in the United States. It is known for its quiet community. In 2010, 175 people lived there, but by 2020, the population was 108.
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Geography of Fountain Hill
Fountain Hill is situated in Ashley County, Arkansas. The United States Census Bureau reports that the town covers a total area of about 1.5 square kilometers (which is about 0.57 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or big rivers within the town's borders.
Population Changes in Fountain Hill
The number of people living in Fountain Hill has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 215 | — | |
| 1940 | 267 | 24.2% | |
| 1950 | 320 | 19.9% | |
| 1960 | 230 | −28.1% | |
| 1970 | 266 | 15.7% | |
| 1980 | 352 | 32.3% | |
| 1990 | 195 | −44.6% | |
| 2000 | 159 | −18.5% | |
| 2010 | 175 | 10.1% | |
| 2020 | 108 | −38.3% | |
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In 2000, there were 159 people living in Fountain Hill. Most residents were White (about 60%), and a significant number were Black or African American (about 35%). A small percentage of people were from other racial backgrounds.
The population included people of all ages. About 24.5% of the people were under 18 years old. About 16.4% were 65 years or older. The average age in the town was 39 years.
Education in Fountain Hill
Students in Fountain Hill attend public schools managed by the Hamburg School District. Children go to elementary and secondary schools within this district. They can graduate from Hamburg High School.
Before July 1, 2004, Fountain Hill had its own school district called the Fountain Hill School District. Students went to Fountain Hill High School, and their school mascot was the Wildcat.
Famous People from Fountain Hill
Some well-known individuals have connections to Fountain Hill:
- Joseph Jackson (1928–2018) was born near Fountain Hill. He was famous as the father and manager of the musical Jackson family, including Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson.
- Jeremy Sparks is a hall of fame cowboy and an author. He graduated from Fountain Hill.
- Jenny Wingfield is a screenwriter and author who was born in Fountain Hill.
See also
In Spanish: Fountain Hill (Arkansas) para niños
