Genoa, Arkansas facts for kids
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Genoa, Arkansas
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 Genoa, Arkansas
Location in Arkansas
Genoa, Arkansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Miller |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.61 sq mi (17.1 km2) |
| • Land | 6.61 sq mi (17.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 348 ft (106 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 972 |
| • Density | 147.0/sq mi (56.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
71854 (Texarkana)
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| Area code(s) | 870 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2805647 |
| FIPS code | 05-26260 |
Genoa is a small place in Miller County, Arkansas, United States. It's called an "unincorporated community." This means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. It's also a "census-designated place" (CDP). This is a special area the government defines for counting people.
In 2020, the census counted 972 people living in Genoa. It's located about 6 to 12 miles east of Texarkana along Highway 196. Even though Genoa doesn't have its own city government, it does have a post office. Most of the community uses the ZIP code 71854, which is for Texarkana. Genoa is also home to its own school system, the Genoa Central School District.
Genoa is part of the larger Texarkana, TX–Texarkana, AR area. This is known as a "Metropolitan Statistical Area." It means that Texarkana and the nearby communities like Genoa are connected by jobs and daily life.
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Genoa's Weather and Climate
The weather in Genoa is usually warm and humid. This area has hot, sticky summers. The winters are generally mild, meaning they are not too cold. Sometimes they can be cool.
Understanding the Climate Type
According to a system called the Köppen Climate Classification, Genoa has a "humid subtropical climate." You might see this written as "Cfa" on climate maps. This type of climate is common in places that are close to the equator but not right on it. It means there's plenty of rainfall throughout the year, and it gets pretty warm.
Who Lives in Genoa?
The United States government counts how many people live in different places every ten years. This is called a census. The most recent census for Genoa was in 2020.
Genoa's Population in 2020
In 2020, the census found that 972 people lived in Genoa. This table shows the different groups of people living there. The census looks at both race and ethnicity. "Hispanic/Latino" is an ethnic group, and people from this group can be of any race.
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2020 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 838 | 86.21% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 9 | 0.93% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 3 | 0.31% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 3 | 0.31% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 1 | 0.10% |
| Some Other Race alone (NH) | 3 | 0.31% |
| Mixed Race or Multi-Racial (NH) | 68 | 7.00% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 47 | 4.84% |
| Total | 972 | 100.00% |
