Gateway, Arkansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Gateway, Arkansas
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Principal intersection in Gateway, Arkansas
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Location of Gateway in Benton County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Benton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.56 sq mi (17.00 km2) |
| • Land | 6.56 sq mi (16.99 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,558 ft (475 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 436 |
| • Density | 66.47/sq mi (25.66/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72733
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| Area code(s) | 479 |
| FIPS code | 05-26110 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406553 |
Gateway is a small town in Benton County, Arkansas, United States. It is located in the beautiful Northwest Arkansas region. In 2020, about 436 people lived there. The town's name, "Gateway," means it's like an entrance or exit point for Arkansas.
Where is Gateway?
Gateway is in the northeastern part of Benton County. It sits right near the border with Missouri. A main road, U.S. Route 62, goes through the town. This road can take you east to places like Eureka Springs or southwest to Rogers. Another road, Arkansas Highway 37, goes north into Missouri.
The town is on a high flat area called a plateau in the Ozarks mountains. It's about 1,600 feet (488 meters) above sea level. From Gateway, you can see the valleys of the White River and Beaver Lake to the south. The town covers an area of about 6.56 square miles (17.0 square kilometers), and it's all land.
People of Gateway
The number of people living in Gateway has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1940 | 57 | — | |
| 1950 | 97 | 70.2% | |
| 1960 | 63 | −35.1% | |
| 1970 | 83 | 31.7% | |
| 1980 | 75 | −9.6% | |
| 1990 | 65 | −13.3% | |
| 2000 | 116 | 78.5% | |
| 2010 | 405 | 249.1% | |
| 2020 | 436 | 7.7% | |
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In 2000, there were 116 people living in Gateway. Most people living there were White. A small number were Native American. The town had 43 households. Many of these households were married couples living together. About 39.5% of households had children under 18. The average age of people in Gateway was 38 years old.
Education in Gateway
Students in Gateway get their public education from two different school districts. Depending on where they live, they attend either Rogers Public Schools or the Pea Ridge School District. The Pea Ridge School District runs Pea Ridge High School.
See also
In Spanish: Gateway (Arkansas) para niños
