Hensley, Arkansas facts for kids
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Hensley, Arkansas
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Main façade of the Hensley Post Office
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Location in Pulaski County and Arkansas
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 Hensley, Arkansas
Location in Arkansas
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| Country | United States |
| State |  Arkansas |
| County | Pulaski |
| Township | Big Rock |
| Founded | January 27, 1882 |
| Named for | William B. Hensley |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.02 sq mi (2.65 km2) |
| • Land | 1.02 sq mi (2.65 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 259 ft (79 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 137 |
| • Density | 133.92/sq mi (51.71/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72065
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| Area code | 501 |
| FIPS code | 05-31390 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2402578 |
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| Major airport | Clinton National (LIT) |
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Hensley is a small community in Pulaski County, Arkansas, USA. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's a special area defined by the government for counting people. In 2020, about 137 people lived in Hensley. This community is part of the larger Little Rock metropolitan area.
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History of Hensley
Hensley was officially started on January 27, 1882. The community was named after William B. Hensley. He was a person who owned land in the area during the 1800s.
Geography of Hensley
Hensley is located in Arkansas. It covers about 1 square mile (2.6 square kilometers) of land. There are no large bodies of water, like lakes or rivers, within Hensley itself.
Population and People
The number of people living in Hensley has changed over the years.
- In 2000, there were 150 people.
- By 2010, the population was 139.
- In 2020, it was 137 people.
Most people in Hensley are Black or African American. There are also White people and a small number of people from other backgrounds.
Education in Hensley
Students in Hensley attend schools in the Pulaski County Special School District.
- Younger students go to Daisy Bates Elementary School.
- Middle school students attend Fuller Middle School.
- High school students go to Wilbur D. Mills University Studies High School.
Notable People from Hensley
- Julie Mayberry (born around 1971) is an American politician. She has served in the Arkansas House of Representatives. A politician is someone who works in government to make decisions for the community.
See also
In Spanish: Hensley (Arkansas) para niños
