Havana, Arkansas facts for kids
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Havana, Arkansas
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Location of Havana in Yell County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Yell |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.60 sq mi (1.56 km2) |
| • Land | 0.60 sq mi (1.56 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 374 ft (114 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 239 |
| • Density | 397.67/sq mi (153.55/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72842
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| Area code(s) | 479 |
| FIPS code | 05-30790 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2404662 |
Havana is a small city in northwest Yell County, Arkansas, United States. In 2020, about 239 people lived there. Havana is part of the Russellville area.
Arkansas Scenic State Highway 309 starts in Havana. This highway leads to the top of Mount Magazine. Mount Magazine is Arkansas's highest point and home to a State Park.
Havana is located between the towns of Booneville and Danville. You can find it on State Highway 10. The area offers great views of Mount Magazine, which is the tallest mountain in Arkansas.
West of Havana, you'll find Blue Mountain Lake. This lake is managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers. It's a popular spot for fishing, camping, swimming, and boating.
Havana is in the Petit Jean River Valley. The Ouachita Mountain range is to the south, and the Ozark Mountain range is to the north. Mount Magazine, to the north, offers fun activities like camping, hiking, and rock climbing. Some people even go hang gliding there!
Havana has local businesses and is home to the Western Yell County High School and Jr. High School. Their sports teams are called the Wolverines.
The area around Havana is mostly rural. You'll see lots of trees, pastures for animals, and fields for crops. Local jobs often involve raising chickens and other livestock, or growing crops. There are also trucking companies, clothing makers, and wood-working businesses. Since about 2004, natural gas production has also grown a lot.
Even though it's a small city, Havana provides important services. Residents get city water, sewer, and trash collection. There's also a Rural Fire Department with several fire trucks to help keep everyone safe.
In 2008, a new medical clinic, the Western Yell County Medical Clinic, opened on AR 10 West. A new High School also opened in December 2008.
Geography of Havana
Havana is located in Yell County, Arkansas. The city covers a total area of about 0.60 square miles (1.56 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People in Havana
The number of people living in Havana has changed over the years. Here's how the population has looked:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 621 | — | |
| 1920 | 449 | −27.7% | |
| 1930 | 370 | −17.6% | |
| 1940 | 449 | 21.4% | |
| 1950 | 348 | −22.5% | |
| 1960 | 277 | −20.4% | |
| 1970 | 308 | 11.2% | |
| 1980 | 352 | 14.3% | |
| 1990 | 358 | 1.7% | |
| 2000 | 392 | 9.5% | |
| 2010 | 375 | −4.3% | |
| 2020 | 239 | −36.3% | |
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In 2000, there were 392 people living in Havana. These people lived in 141 households, and 101 of those were families. The city had about 822 people per square mile (317 people per square kilometer).
Most people in Havana were White (about 84%). About 18% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
About 38% of households had children under 18 living with them. More than half (55%) were married couples. About 23% of households had only one person living there.
The average age of people in Havana was 32 years old. About 29% of the population was under 18. About 14% were 65 or older.
The average income for a household in the city was $30,625. For families, the average income was $27,500. About 24% of the population lived below the poverty line. This included 39% of those under 18.
Famous People from Havana
- Johnny Sain, a well-known Major League Baseball pitcher.
- James Elton Walkup, also an MLB pitcher.
- James Huey Walkup, another MLB pitcher.
Images for kids
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Map of Havana, AR before it was Havana.
See also
In Spanish: Havana (Arkansas) para niños
