Gassville, Arkansas facts for kids
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Gassville, Arkansas
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Location of Gassville in Baxter County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Arkansas | |
| County | Baxter | |
| Incorporated | January 20, 1903 | |
| Named for | P. A. Cox, town founder and a talkative man nicknamed a "gasser" | |
| Government | ||
| • Type | Mayor-city council | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3.43 sq mi (8.89 km2) | |
| • Land | 3.43 sq mi (8.89 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | |
| Elevation | 742 ft (226 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,171 | |
| • Density | 632.76/sq mi (244.32/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | |
| ZIP code |
72635
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| Area code(s) | 870 | |
| FIPS code | 05-26050 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 2403683 | |
| Website | http://www.gassville.com/ | |
Gassville is a city in Baxter County, Arkansas, United States. It was once known as Mount Pleasant and Turkey's Neck. In 2020, about 2,171 people lived there.
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Where is Gassville Located?
Gassville is found at these coordinates: 36°16′59″N 92°29′24″W / 36.28306°N 92.49000°W. It covers an area of about 3.6 square miles (8.89 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Main Roads in Gassville
You can find these important highways in Gassville:
US 62/US 412
Arkansas Highway 126
Arkansas Highway 345
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Learning in Gassville
Students in Gassville go to schools in the Cotter School District. They attend Cotter High School for their public education.
Who Lives in Gassville?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 198 | — | |
| 1920 | 191 | −3.5% | |
| 1930 | 227 | 18.8% | |
| 1940 | 228 | 0.4% | |
| 1950 | 273 | 19.7% | |
| 1960 | 233 | −14.7% | |
| 1970 | 434 | 86.3% | |
| 1980 | 859 | 97.9% | |
| 1990 | 1,167 | 35.9% | |
| 2000 | 1,706 | 46.2% | |
| 2010 | 2,078 | 21.8% | |
| 2020 | 2,171 | 4.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2014 Estimate |
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The city's population has grown a lot over the years. In 1910, there were less than 200 people. By 2020, the population was over 2,100.
Gassville in 2020
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 1,911 | 88.02% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 5 | 0.23% |
| Native American | 10 | 0.46% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.32% |
| Other/Mixed | 170 | 7.83% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 68 | 3.13% |
In 2020, the city had 2,171 people living there. There were 942 households and 627 families.
Important Events
On February 5, 2008, a strong tornado hit Gassville. The town was closed off for a while. This was to make sure there were no gas leaks that could cause explosions.
See also
In Spanish: Gassville para niños
