Grady, Arkansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Grady, Arkansas
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Location in Lincoln County, Arkansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Lincoln |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.85 sq mi (4.80 km2) |
| • Land | 1.85 sq mi (4.80 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 177 ft (54 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 305 |
| • Density | 164.42/sq mi (63.50/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
71644
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| Area code(s) | 870 |
| FIPS code | 05-27790 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2403720 |
Grady is a small city located in Lincoln County, Arkansas, in the United States. In 2020, about 305 people lived there. This number was a bit lower than in 2010. Grady is part of the larger Pine Bluff, Arkansas area.
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Where is Grady?
Grady is in the northeastern part of Lincoln County. It is located along U.S. Route 65, a major road. The city is about 22 miles (35 km) southeast of Pine Bluff. It is also about 11 miles (18 km) northwest of Gould. The total area of Grady is about 1.85 square miles (4.8 square kilometers), and it's all land.
People in Grady
The number of people living in Grady has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 180 | — | |
| 1920 | 398 | 121.1% | |
| 1930 | 496 | 24.6% | |
| 1940 | 472 | −4.8% | |
| 1950 | 517 | 9.5% | |
| 1960 | 622 | 20.3% | |
| 1970 | 688 | 10.6% | |
| 1980 | 488 | −29.1% | |
| 1990 | 586 | 20.1% | |
| 2000 | 523 | −10.8% | |
| 2010 | 449 | −14.1% | |
| 2020 | 305 | −32.1% | |
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Who Lives in Grady?
In 2020, there were 305 people living in Grady. Most of the people were Black or African American, making up almost 60% of the population. White people made up about 24%, and Hispanic or Latino people were about 12%. There were also a few people of other backgrounds.
Schools in Grady
Students in Grady attend public schools operated by the Star City School District. The high school for students from Grady is Star City High School.
Before 2004, Grady had its own school system called Grady Public Schools. However, a law in Arkansas required smaller school districts to join with larger ones. Because of this law, the Grady School District merged with the Star City district on July 1, 2004.
Images for kids
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The water tower in Grady, Arkansas.
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A map showing Grady's location in Lincoln County, Arkansas.
See also
In Spanish: Grady (Arkansas) para niños
