Gum Springs, Arkansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Gum Springs, Arkansas
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Location of Gum Springs in Clark County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Clark |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.39 sq mi (1.01 km2) |
| • Land | 0.39 sq mi (1.01 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 240 ft (70 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 91 |
| • Density | 232.74/sq mi (89.94/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
71923
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| Area code(s) | 870 |
| FIPS code | 05-29140 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406628 |
Gum Springs is a small town located in Clark County, Arkansas, in the United States. It is a quiet community with a rich history. In 2020, the town had a population of 91 people. This number was a bit lower than in 2010, when 120 people lived there.
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Where is Gum Springs Located?
Gum Springs is found in the northeastern part of Clark County. It's easy to get to, as U.S. Route 67 goes right through the town. This road connects Gum Springs to other nearby places.
Nearby Cities and Roads
If you travel northeast on U.S. Route 67 for about 5 miles (8 km), you'll reach Arkadelphia. Arkadelphia is the main city and county seat of Clark County. Going southwest for about 10 miles (16 km) on the same road will take you to Gurdon.
Interstate 30 also passes near Gum Springs, just to the northwest. You can get into town from Exit 69 on Interstate 30.
Size of the Town
According to the United States Census Bureau, Gum Springs covers a total area of about 0.39 square miles (1.01 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water within the town limits.
Who Lives in Gum Springs?
The population of Gum Springs has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how many people have lived there during different census years:
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| 1970 | 269 | — | |
| 1980 | 255 | −5.2% | |
| 1990 | 157 | −38.4% | |
| 2000 | 194 | 23.6% | |
| 2010 | 120 | −38.1% | |
| 2020 | 91 | −24.2% | |
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Population Details from 2000
In the year 2000, there were 194 people living in Gum Springs. These people lived in 87 different homes, and 54 of these were families.
- About 21.8% of the homes had children under 18 years old.
- Almost 45% of the homes were married couples living together.
- About 16% had a female head of household without a husband present.
- Around 30% of homes were individuals living alone.
- About 12.6% of people living alone were 65 years old or older.
The average number of people in each home was about 2.23. For families, the average size was about 2.69 people.
Age Groups in 2000
The people in Gum Springs in 2000 were spread across different age groups:
- 19.1% were under 18 years old.
- 9.3% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 26.3% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 27.3% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 18.0% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Gum Springs was 42 years.
Education in Gum Springs
Students living in Gum Springs attend schools that are part of the Arkadelphia School District. This district is responsible for providing education to children in the area. One of the main schools operated by the district is Arkadelphia High School.
See also
In Spanish: Gum Springs (Arkansas) para niños
