Georgetown, Arkansas facts for kids
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Georgetown, Arkansas
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Location of Georgetown in White County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | White |
| Founded | 1789 |
| Incorporated | 1986 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.29 sq mi (0.75 km2) |
| • Land | 0.29 sq mi (0.75 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 203 ft (62 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 81 |
| • Density | 280.28/sq mi (108.31/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72143
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| Area code(s) | 501 |
| FIPS code | 05-26440 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406558 |
Georgetown is a small town in White County, Arkansas, in the United States. It's located in the southeastern part of the county, right next to the White River. Georgetown is a very old community. It was first settled in 1789, even before the United States bought the Louisiana Territory from France! This makes it the oldest place in Arkansas where people have lived continuously.
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History
A Look Back at Georgetown's Past
Georgetown has a long and interesting history. It was founded in 1789, making it the oldest place in Arkansas where people have lived without interruption. Another early settlement, Arkansas Post, was started much earlier in 1686. However, that community disappeared after the American Civil War. The next oldest town in Arkansas after Georgetown is Batesville, which was founded about 21 years later.
The Great Flood of 1945
In 1945, the White River overflowed its banks and caused a big flood in Georgetown. This natural disaster had a major impact on the town. It even helped lead to the end of the Missouri and North Arkansas Railroad the next year. This railroad had been important for carrying people and goods since 1906, connecting places like Joplin, Missouri, to Helena, Arkansas.
Population Changes Over Time
According to the 2000 census, the population of Georgetown was 126 people.
Geography
Where is Georgetown Located?
Georgetown is a small town in terms of its size. The United States Census Bureau reports that the town covers a total area of about 0.7 square kilometers (or 0.29 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town's official borders.
Demographics
Who Lives in Georgetown?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 92 | — | |
| 1990 | 126 | — | |
| 2000 | 126 | 0.0% | |
| 2010 | 124 | −1.6% | |
| 2020 | 81 | −34.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2014 Estimate |
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Let's look at the people who live in Georgetown. Based on the census from 2000, there were 126 people living in the town. These people made up 55 households, and 33 of those were families.
A Closer Look at Residents
Most of the people in Georgetown were White, making up about 96.83% of the population. About 3.17% were Black or African American. A small number, 0.79%, were Hispanic or Latino.
When looking at households, about 21.8% had children under 18 living with them. Nearly half, 49.1%, were married couples living together. About 34.5% of all households were made up of people living alone. For example, 16.4% of households had someone aged 65 or older living by themselves. The average household had about 2.29 people.
Age Groups in Georgetown
The population in Georgetown was spread out across different age groups. About 24.6% of the residents were under 18 years old. Another 24.6% were between 25 and 44 years old. About 23.0% of the population was 65 years old or older. The average age in the town was 43 years.
See also
In Spanish: Georgetown (Arkansas) para niños
