Garfield, Arkansas facts for kids
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Garfield, Arkansas
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Highway 62 runs through Garfield
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Location of Garfield in Benton County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Arkansas | |
| County | Benton | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3.09 sq mi (8.01 km2) | |
| • Land | 3.09 sq mi (8.01 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | |
| Elevation | 1,490 ft (450 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 593 | |
| • Density | 191.85/sq mi (74.08/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | |
| ZIP code |
72732
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| Area code(s) | 479 | |
| FIPS code | 05-25750 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406542 | |
Garfield is a small town located in Benton County, Arkansas, in the United States. In 2020, about 593 people lived there. It is part of the larger Northwest Arkansas area.
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History of Garfield
Garfield started as a planned community in 1883. A few years later, in 1887, it got its own post office.
Geography of the Town
Garfield is found in the northeast part of Benton County. A main road, U.S. Route 62, goes right through the town. This road connects Garfield to Gateway near the Missouri border and to Rogers.
The town covers a total area of about 7.7 square kilometers (3.0 square miles). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 112 | — | |
| 1940 | 104 | — | |
| 1950 | 83 | −20.2% | |
| 1960 | 48 | −42.2% | |
| 1970 | 163 | 239.6% | |
| 1980 | 187 | 14.7% | |
| 1990 | 308 | 64.7% | |
| 2000 | 490 | 59.1% | |
| 2010 | 502 | 2.4% | |
| 2020 | 593 | 18.1% | |
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In 2000, there were 490 people living in Garfield. The town had 177 households and 136 families. The population density was about 133.5 people per square mile.
About 29.4% of the people living in Garfield were under 18 years old. The average age of residents was 37 years.
Education in Garfield
Most students in Garfield attend public schools run by the Rogers School District. This district includes Garfield Elementary School. After elementary school, students usually go to Lingle Middle School and then Rogers Heritage High School.
A smaller part of Garfield is in the Pea Ridge School District. Students in this area attend Pea Ridge High School.
See also
In Spanish: Garfield (Arkansas) para niños
