Greers Ferry, Arkansas facts for kids
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Greers Ferry, Arkansas
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Location of Greers Ferry in Cleburne County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Cleburne |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.23 sq mi (18.72 km2) |
| • Land | 7.22 sq mi (18.69 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 545 ft (166 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 821 |
| • Density | 113.74/sq mi (43.92/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72067
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| Area code(s) | 501 |
| FIPS code | 05-28810 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2403759 |
Greers Ferry is a city in Cleburne County, Arkansas, United States. It is a small community that was founded in 1968. In 2010, about 891 people lived there. By 2020, the population was 821.
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About Greers Ferry
Greers Ferry is located in the western part of Cleburne County. It sits on the eastern side of Greers Ferry Lake. This lake is a big part of the area's geography and activities.
Location and Roads
The city overlooks a narrow part of Greers Ferry Lake called The Narrows. Two main roads, Arkansas Highways 16 and 92, cross The Narrows. These roads connect Greers Ferry to Higden, which is on the west side of the lake. Highway 16 also goes north, crossing another part of the lake. It leads to Fairfield Bay.
Land and Water
The city of Greers Ferry covers about 18.7 square kilometers (7.23 square miles) of land. Only a tiny part, about 0.03 square kilometers (0.01 square miles), is water. This means most of the city's area is dry land.
People of Greers Ferry
The number of people living in Greers Ferry has changed over the years.
- In 1970, there were 389 people.
- By 1980, the population grew to 558.
- In 1990, it reached 724.
- The year 2000 saw 930 residents.
- In 2010, the population was 891.
- The most recent count in 2020 showed 821 people living in the city.
Who Lives Here?
In 2020, there were 821 people living in Greers Ferry. These people made up 451 households, and 330 of these were families. Most residents, about 92.69%, identified as White (not Hispanic). Other groups included African American, Native American, Asian, and people of mixed races. About 2.19% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Education in Greers Ferry
Greers Ferry is home to the West Side School District. This district includes West Side Elementary School and West Side High School. The school district is quite large. It covers over 147.81 square miles (382.83 square kilometers) of land. This area includes parts of Cleburne and Van Buren counties. Communities like Edgemont, Greers Ferry, Higden, and Prim are all part of this school district.
