Greenbrier, Arkansas facts for kids
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Greenbrier, Arkansas
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Location of Greenbrier in Faulkner County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Faulkner |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.93 sq mi (20.55 km2) |
| • Land | 7.93 sq mi (20.55 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 361 ft (110 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,707 |
| • Density | 719.22/sq mi (277.67/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72058
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| Area code(s) | 501 |
| FIPS code | 05-28510 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0077068 |
Greenbrier is a city in Faulkner County, Arkansas, United States. It is part of the Little Rock–North Little Rock–Conway Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 4,706 at the 2010 census, up from 3,042 at the 2000 census.
History
Prior to European settlement, Native American tribes, including the Quapaw and later the Cherokee, lived in the area. Several historical figures of the Wild West such as Jim Bowie and Jesse James passed through the Greenbrier region toward Oklahoma and Texas. The Wiley brothers settled near East Fork Cadron around 1818, about 8 miles (13 km) east of today's Greenbrier. In 1837, Jonathan Hardin settled near the Wiley settlement. Also in the early 19th century, the Casharagos settled north of Greenbrier in the present community of Republican.
The town was named for the greenbriar vines which grew along the creek through the town. Greenbrier is located 12 miles (19 km) north of Conway on Highway 65. Recent years have seen continued growth as Greenbrier becomes a bedroom community for Conway.
Geography
Greenbrier is located in northwestern Faulkner County at 35°13′46″N 92°23′21″W / 35.22944°N 92.38917°W (35.229444, -92.389052).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.9 square miles (20.5 km2), all land.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 375 | — | |
| 1960 | 401 | 6.9% | |
| 1970 | 582 | 45.1% | |
| 1980 | 1,423 | 144.5% | |
| 1990 | 2,130 | 49.7% | |
| 2000 | 3,042 | 42.8% | |
| 2010 | 4,706 | 54.7% | |
| 2020 | 5,707 | 21.3% | |
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2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 5,030 | 88.14% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 86 | 1.51% |
| Native American | 31 | 0.54% |
| Asian | 23 | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.04% |
| Other/Mixed | 334 | 5.85% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 201 | 3.52% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 5,707 people, 2,014 households, and 1,365 families residing in the city.
Earthquake swarm
On February 27, 2011, a magnitude 4.7 earthquake hit just outside Greenbrier. The quake was felt in several adjacent states, and as far away as Iowa. A swarm of almost 800 earthquakes have hit Arkansas since September 2010.
Education
Public education for elementary and secondary school students is primarily provided by the Greenbrier School District, which leads to graduation from Greenbrier High School. Greenbrier was ranked #1 School District in the State.
See also
In Spanish: Greenbrier (Arkansas) para niños
