Hackett, Arkansas facts for kids
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Hackett, Arkansas
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Location of Hackett in Sebastian County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Sebastian |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.46 sq mi (3.79 km2) |
| • Land | 1.44 sq mi (3.72 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) |
| Elevation | 535 ft (163 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 784 |
| • Density | 546.34/sq mi (211.00/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72937
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| Area code(s) | 479 |
| FIPS code | 05-29290 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2403778 |
Hackett is a city in Sebastian County, Arkansas, USA. It is part of the larger Fort Smith, Arkansas area, which includes parts of Arkansas and Oklahoma. In 2010, about 812 people lived there.
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A Look Back at Hackett's History
Hackett got its start with a post office named Hackett City in 1877. Its name was changed to just Hackett in 1887. The city is named after B. F. Hackett, who originally owned the land where the town was built.
Where is Hackett Located?
Hackett is located in Sebastian County, Arkansas. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of about 1.6 square miles (4.1 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Hackett?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 172 | — | |
| 1890 | 458 | 166.3% | |
| 1900 | 330 | −27.9% | |
| 1910 | 363 | 10.0% | |
| 1920 | 398 | 9.6% | |
| 1930 | 316 | −20.6% | |
| 1940 | 436 | 38.0% | |
| 1950 | 440 | 0.9% | |
| 1960 | 328 | −25.5% | |
| 1970 | 462 | 40.9% | |
| 1980 | 505 | 9.3% | |
| 1990 | 490 | −3.0% | |
| 2000 | 694 | 41.6% | |
| 2010 | 812 | 17.0% | |
| 2020 | 784 | −3.4% | |
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In 2000, there were 694 people living in Hackett. These people made up 277 households and 193 families. The population density was about 425 people per square mile.
Most people in Hackett identified as White (95.10%). There were also smaller groups of Black or African American people, Native American people, and Asian people. Some people identified with two or more races. A small percentage of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 33.9% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.51 people. The average family had about 3.00 people.
The median age in Hackett was 35 years old. This means half the people were younger than 35, and half were older.
Schools in Hackett
The Hackett School District manages the public schools in Hackett. There are two schools in the district. Both schools are approved by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) and AdvancED. The school mascot is the Hornet, and the school colors are black and gold.
- Hackett Elementary School serves students from kindergarten through 6th grade.
- Hackett High School serves students from 7th through 12th grade.
Fun Things to Do in Hackett
You can visit Deer Acres Zoo, which is located on Jensen Road. It has many different animals, including capybaras, monkeys, and alligators.
Famous People from Hackett
- Hugh Franklin Waters was a U.S. federal judge.
See also
In Spanish: Hackett (Arkansas) para niños
