Gould, Arkansas facts for kids
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Gould, Arkansas
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Gould water tower
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Location in Lincoln County, Arkansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Lincoln |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.55 sq mi (4.02 km2) |
| • Land | 1.55 sq mi (4.02 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 167 ft (51 m) |
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| • Total | 663 |
| • Density | 427.47/sq mi (165.06/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
71643
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| Area code(s) | 870 |
| FIPS code | 05-27730 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2403718 |
Gould is a small city in Lincoln County, Arkansas, United States. It is a farming community. In 2020, 663 people lived there. This number was lower than the 837 people who lived there in 2010. The city was named after Jay Gould, a famous American railroad builder.
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Geography and Location
Gould is located in the northeastern part of Lincoln County. U.S. Route 65 goes through the city. This road leads northwest to Pine Bluff and southeast to McGehee. Other roads like Arkansas Highway 114 and Highway 212 connect Gould to nearby towns.
The city of Gould covers about 4.0 square kilometers (1.5 square miles) of land. It is in an area known as the Arkansas Delta, which is a flat, fertile region. Gould is about 79 miles southeast of Little Rock, the capital city of Arkansas.
Population Changes
The number of people living in Gould has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 57 | — | |
| 1920 | 318 | 457.9% | |
| 1930 | 827 | 160.1% | |
| 1940 | 908 | 9.8% | |
| 1950 | 1,076 | 18.5% | |
| 1960 | 1,210 | 12.5% | |
| 1970 | 1,386 | 14.5% | |
| 1980 | 1,671 | 20.6% | |
| 1990 | 1,470 | −12.0% | |
| 2000 | 1,305 | −11.2% | |
| 2010 | 837 | −35.9% | |
| 2020 | 663 | −20.8% | |
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In 2020, there were 663 people living in Gould. These people lived in 408 households, and 196 of those were families.
Education History
For many years, schools in Gould were separated by race. This meant White students and Black students went to different schools. In 1968, the United States Supreme Court ordered schools in Gould to become integrated. This meant all students, regardless of race, would attend the same schools.
When the schools integrated, many White students did not attend the public schools. Instead, some went to a new, private school called Southeast Academy. This school was quickly set up and was not officially recognized. Some parents even suggested lowering property taxes to help fund this private school. By 1975, Southeast Academy closed because very few students attended.
Over time, many White students moved to school districts with more White students. This caused the Gould school district to lose state funding. By 1986, almost all students at the integrated high school were Black.
In 2004, the Gould School District joined with the Dumas Public School District. This happened because a law in Arkansas said that school districts with fewer than 350 students had to combine with larger ones.
City's Financial Situation
In 2008, the city of Gould faced financial difficulties and filed for Chapter 9 bankruptcy. This is a legal process that helps cities deal with their debts when they cannot pay them.
Famous People from Gould
- John Donley – A writer who won awards for many TV shows, including Good Times and Sanford and Son.
- Cleo Miller – A retired football player who played for the Kansas City Chiefs and the Cleveland Browns. He was born in Gould.
- Ozell Sutton – A civil rights activist who was born near Gould.
See also
In Spanish: Gould (Arkansas) para niños
