Greenway, Arkansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Greenway, Arkansas
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Welcome sign in Greenway
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Location of Greenway in Clay County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Clay |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.26 sq mi (0.67 km2) |
| • Land | 0.26 sq mi (0.67 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 285 ft (87 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 174 |
| • Density | 669.23/sq mi (258.24/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72430
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| Area code(s) | 870 |
| FIPS code | 05-28720 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2403754 |
Greenway is a small city in Clay County, Arkansas, United States. It is located in the eastern part of the county. In 2010, the city had a population of 209 people. By 2020, the population was counted as 174.
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A Look Back: Greenway's History
In 1876, a doctor named W.V. Turner started a post office in this area. It was first known as "Clayville." Sometimes, people also called it "Hamburg."
The name changed to "Greenway" later on. This happened when a railroad line was built through the community. A train station, called a depot, was also constructed. The railroad eventually became part of the St. Louis Southwestern Railway system. No one is quite sure how the name "Greenway" came to be.
Where is Greenway? Geography
Greenway is located at the eastern base of Crowley's Ridge. This is a unique landform in Arkansas. The city is just a few miles west of the border with Missouri.
U.S. Route 49 is a main road that goes through Greenway. This highway connects Greenway to Piggott to the northeast. It also links Greenway to Rector to the southwest.
The United States Census Bureau says that Greenway covers a total area of about 0.67 square kilometers (0.26 square miles). All of this area is land, with no water.
Who Lives Here? Demographics
The population of Greenway has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at how many people have lived in Greenway:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 33 | — | |
| 1900 | 165 | 400.0% | |
| 1910 | 390 | 136.4% | |
| 1920 | 362 | −7.2% | |
| 1930 | 367 | 1.4% | |
| 1940 | 303 | −17.4% | |
| 1950 | 288 | −5.0% | |
| 1960 | 179 | −37.8% | |
| 1970 | 240 | 34.1% | |
| 1980 | 317 | 32.1% | |
| 1990 | 212 | −33.1% | |
| 2000 | 244 | 15.1% | |
| 2010 | 209 | −14.3% | |
| 2020 | 174 | −16.7% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 244 people living in Greenway. These people lived in 104 households. Most of the people were White, making up about 99.18% of the population. A small number of people, 0.82%, were from two or more races.
About 25% of the households had children under 18 living with them. Many households were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.35 people.
The age of people in Greenway varied. About 24.2% of the population was under 18 years old. About 14.3% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age in Greenway was 38 years old.
Learning in Greenway: Education
Students in Greenway attend schools that are part of the Rector School District. This district used to be called the Clay County Central School District.
Before 1984, Greenway had its own school district. It was called the Greenway School District. On July 1, 1984, this district joined with the Clay County Central school district.
See also
In Spanish: Greenway (Arkansas) para niños
