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Gravette, Arkansas
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This historic Kansas City Southern Railway Caboose No. 383 pays homage to the importance of the railroad to Gravette's economy and history.
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Location of Gravette in Benton County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Benton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 15.28 sq mi (39.57 km2) |
| • Land | 15.28 sq mi (39.57 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,217 ft (371 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 3,547 |
| • Density | 232.16/sq mi (89.64/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72736
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| Area code(s) | 479 |
| FIPS code | 05-28360 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0077061 |
Gravette is a city in Benton County, Arkansas, United States. The population is 3,547 according to the 2020 census. The population was 2,325 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Fayetteville–Springdale–Rogers, AR-MO Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Geography
Gravette is located in northwestern Benton County at 36°25′12″N 94°27′9″W / 36.42000°N 94.45250°W (36.419962, -94.452584).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.0 square miles (10.4 km2), all of it land.
Gravette is situated approximately 105 miles (169 km) east of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and 41 miles (66 km) northwest of Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Gravette annexed nearby unincorporated Hiwasse in 2012.
Early history
The original name of the first European-American settlement at this location was Nebo. The Nebo area is now referred to as Old Town in Chalk Valley and was the earliest pioneer settlement of the community. The settlement was platted in the 1870s by Joseph P. Covey, who relocated to Southwest City, Missouri, in 1881. Ellis Tillman Gravett opened the Chalk Valley Distillery in Nebo and was also the proprietor of a general merchandise store. In 1891, he moved that store west out of the valley to what is now downtown Gravette. Gravette was incorporated on January 27, 1899. By 1910 the population of Gravette amounted to 569.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 447 | — | |
| 1910 | 569 | 27.3% | |
| 1920 | 754 | 32.5% | |
| 1930 | 812 | 7.7% | |
| 1940 | 865 | 6.5% | |
| 1950 | 894 | 3.4% | |
| 1960 | 855 | −4.4% | |
| 1970 | 1,154 | 35.0% | |
| 1980 | 1,218 | 5.5% | |
| 1990 | 1,412 | 15.9% | |
| 2000 | 1,810 | 28.2% | |
| 2010 | 2,325 | 28.5% | |
| 2020 | 3,547 | 52.6% | |
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2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 2,865 | 80.77% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 18 | 0.51% |
| Native American | 110 | 3.1% |
| Asian | 24 | 0.68% |
| Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.08% |
| Other/Mixed | 282 | 7.95% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 245 | 6.91% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 3,547 people, 1,305 households, and 884 families residing in the city.
2010 census
As of 2010 Gravette had a population of 2,325, with an estimated 1,418 housing units with a majority being occupied. The median household income is estimated at $46,275. Approximately 16.3% of the population has obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.. The racial and ethnic composition of the population was 87.8% non-Hispanic white, 0.6% black or African American, 3.5% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 4.1% from two or more races and 4.0% Hispanic or Latino.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Gravette has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
According weather data tallied between July 1, 1985 and June 30, 2015 for every location in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's official climate database, Gravette, Arkansas, is the snowiest place in the state of Arkansas with an average of 16 inches of snow per year.
Economy
Gravette is home to several large companies. R & R Solutions is a packaging and logistics company and is one of the largest employers in Gravette. Two plastics production companies, Hendren Plastics and Insul-Bead, are located in Gravette and produce a variety of products, most notably dock floatation devices that are shipped nationwide. Many other businesses operate in Gravette including a hospital, several banks, two pharmacies, numerous construction trade businesses, a hardware store, two grocery stores, a variety of food and drink establishments, and many other businesses.
Education
Public education is provided for elementary and secondary school students by the following school districts:
- Gravette School District, which leads to graduation from Gravette High School. (primary school district)
- Bentonville School District, which leads to graduation from Bentonville High School.
Several colleges and universities are within a 60-minute drive of Gravette:
There are numerous career and technical schools within a 60-minute drive of Gravette:
Notable people
- Lloyd Andrews, Western actor and host of children's TV shows
- Jim Hendren, current Arkansas state senator
- Kim Hendren, former Arkansas state senator
- Field Eugene Kindley, aviator and World War I flying ace
- Tommy Morrison, heavyweight boxer
- Arnold Murray, pastor and TV evangelist (1929–2014)
- Mary Lou Slinkard, current Arkansas state representative
- Gene Stephens, former Major League Baseball player
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