Gillham, Arkansas facts for kids
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Gillham, Arkansas
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Location of Gillham in Sevier County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Sevier |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.93 sq mi (2.42 km2) |
| • Land | 0.92 sq mi (2.38 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 742 ft (226 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 157 |
| • Density | 171.02/sq mi (66.01/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
71841
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| Area code(s) | 870 |
| FIPS code | 05-27010 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406570 |
Gillham is a small town in Sevier County, Arkansas, in the United States. It's known for being close to Gillham Lake, which is about six miles away. In 2020, about 157 people lived in Gillham.
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Geography of Gillham
Gillham is located in the southwestern part of Arkansas. Its exact coordinates are 34 degrees, 10 minutes, 12 seconds North and 94 degrees, 18 minutes, 56 seconds West.
Land and Water Area
The town covers a total area of about 0.93 square miles (2.42 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 0.92 square miles (2.38 square kilometers). A very small part, about 0.01 square miles (0.04 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
The number of people living in Gillham has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population from different census reports:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 291 | — | |
| 1920 | 317 | 8.9% | |
| 1930 | 242 | −23.7% | |
| 1940 | 238 | −1.7% | |
| 1950 | 207 | −13.0% | |
| 1960 | 177 | −14.5% | |
| 1970 | 200 | 13.0% | |
| 1980 | 252 | 26.0% | |
| 1990 | 210 | −16.7% | |
| 2000 | 188 | −10.5% | |
| 2010 | 160 | −14.9% | |
| 2020 | 157 | −1.9% | |
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Life in Gillham
In 2000, there were 188 people living in Gillham. These people lived in 74 different homes. Many of these homes were families. About 36.5% of homes had children under 18 living there.
The average age of people in Gillham in 2000 was 35 years old. About 26.1% of the population was under 18. Also, about 8% of the people were 65 years old or older.
Education in Gillham
Students in Gillham attend public schools operated by the DeQueen School District. The local school district, called the Gillham School District, joined with the DeQueen district on July 1, 1986.
See also
In Spanish: Gillham (Arkansas) para niños
