Fourche, Arkansas facts for kids
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Fourche, Arkansas
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Location of Fourche in Perry County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Perry |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.20 sq mi (0.52 km2) |
| • Land | 0.20 sq mi (0.52 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 299 ft (91 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 56 |
| • Density | 281.41/sq mi (108.61/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 05-24760 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406516 |
Fourche (pronounced like "foosh") is a small town located in Perry County, Arkansas, in the United States. In 2020, about 56 people lived there. Fourche is also part of a larger area called the Little Rock Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes bigger cities like Little Rock and Conway.
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Where is Fourche?
Fourche is located at a specific spot on the map: 34°59′35″N 92°37′8″W / 34.99306°N 92.61889°W. The town is quite small, covering about 0.5 square kilometers (or 0.2 square miles) of land. There is no water area within the town limits.
How Many People Live in Fourche?
Fourche has always been a small town. Here's a look at how its population has changed over the years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 246 | — | |
| 1920 | 164 | −33.3% | |
| 1930 | 94 | −42.7% | |
| 1940 | 88 | −6.4% | |
| 1950 | 51 | −42.0% | |
| 1960 | 48 | −5.9% | |
| 1970 | 46 | −4.2% | |
| 1980 | 51 | 10.9% | |
| 1990 | 55 | 7.8% | |
| 2000 | 59 | 7.3% | |
| 2010 | 62 | 5.1% | |
| 2020 | 56 | −9.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2014 Estimate |
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People and Households in 2000
In 2000, there were 59 people living in Fourche. These people lived in 23 different homes, and 16 of these were families. The town had about 120 people per square kilometer. There were also 25 housing units available.
Most of the people in Fourche (about 95%) were White. About 5% were Black or African American.
Family Life in Fourche
Out of the 23 homes in Fourche, more than half (52.2%) had children under 18 living there. About 61% of homes were married couples living together. A small number (8.7%) had a female head of household with no husband. About 26% of homes were not families.
Almost a quarter (21.7%) of all homes had just one person living there. About 8.7% of homes had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. On average, there were 2.57 people in each home and 3.06 people in each family.
Age Groups
The people in Fourche were spread out across different age groups.
- About 34% were under 18 years old.
- About 10% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 27% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 17% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 12% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Fourche was 33 years old. For every 100 females, there were about 97 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were about 105 males.
Money Matters
In 2000, the average income for a home in Fourche was $30,417 per year. For families, the average income was $31,250 per year. Men earned about $29,583 per year, while women earned about $22,500 per year. The average income per person in the town was $12,927.
About 6% of families and 9% of all people in Fourche lived below the poverty line. This included about 18% of children under 18. No one over 64 years old was living below the poverty line.
Education in Fourche
Students in Fourche attend public schools. The East End School District provides education for elementary and high school students. Students usually graduate from Bigelow High School.
See also
In Spanish: Fourche para niños
