Guion, Arkansas facts for kids
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Guion, Arkansas
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Location of Guion in Izard County, Arkansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Izard |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.56 sq mi (1.45 km2) |
| • Land | 0.56 sq mi (1.45 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 371 ft (113 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 68 |
| • Density | 121.86/sq mi (47.04/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72540
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| Area code(s) | 870 |
| FIPS code | 05-29080 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406626 |
Guion is a small town located in Izard County, Arkansas, in the United States. It's a quiet place, and its population was 68 people in 2020. This was a decrease from 86 people counted in 2010.
Where is Guion Located?
Guion is in the southern part of Izard County. It sits on the northeast side of the White River. The town covers a total area of about 1.4 square kilometers (0.56 square miles), and all of it is land.
How to Get to Guion
Arkansas Highway 58 runs through Guion.
Population Changes Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 296 | — | |
| 1920 | 260 | −12.2% | |
| 1930 | 288 | 10.8% | |
| 1940 | 250 | −13.2% | |
| 1950 | 219 | −12.4% | |
| 1960 | 222 | 1.4% | |
| 1970 | 213 | −4.1% | |
| 1980 | 177 | −16.9% | |
| 1990 | 93 | −47.5% | |
| 2000 | 90 | −3.2% | |
| 2010 | 86 | −4.4% | |
| 2020 | 68 | −20.9% | |
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In 2000, there were 90 people living in Guion. These people lived in 37 households, and 26 of these were families. Most of the people living in Guion were White (88.89%), with a smaller number being Black or African American (10.00%).
About 21.6% of the households had children under 18 living there. Many households (62.2%) were married couples living together. About 27% of all households were individuals living alone. A good portion of those living alone (21.6%) were 65 years old or older. The average household had about 2.43 people.
The median age in Guion in 2000 was 53 years old. This means half the people were younger than 53 and half were older.
The 1929 Tornado
On April 10, 1929, a powerful tornado hit Guion. It also affected areas between Guion and Mount Pleasant, Arkansas. The tornado crossed the White River and "completely demolished" the town. Guion had nearly 400 residents and 150 buildings at that time.
Some residents saw the storm coming over a hill to the south. This gave them about five minutes to find shelter. Many people went into storm shelters, caves, or other safe spots. Most of the 150 homes and stores were destroyed. Large pieces of wood were even buried deep in the ground by the strong winds. Sadly, at least seven people died, and many others were hurt.
