Higden, Arkansas facts for kids
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Higden, Arkansas
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Location of Higden in Cleburne County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Cleburne |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.49 sq mi (1.26 km2) |
| • Land | 0.48 sq mi (1.26 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 512 ft (156 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 114 |
| • Density | 235.05/sq mi (90.81/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72067
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| Area code(s) | 501 |
| FIPS code | 05-32080 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2405826 |
Higden is a small town located in Cleburne County, Arkansas, in the United States. In 2010, about 120 people lived there. The current mayor of Higden is Scott Barker.
Where is Higden?
Higden is in the western part of Cleburne County. It sits on the south and west sides of Greers Ferry Lake. This lake is a large reservoir built on the Little Red River.
Arkansas Highways 16 and 92 run along the southern edge of Higden. These highways cross the lake at a spot called The Narrows. This connects Higden to Greers Ferry, which is on the east side of the lake.
The United States Census Bureau says that Higden covers about 1.2 square kilometers (0.49 square miles) of land. There is no water area within the town limits.
Before Greers Ferry Lake was created, the town of Higden had to move to a higher hill. Some local people say that parts of the old town, including homes and buildings, are still underwater in the lake today!
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 336 | — | |
| 1920 | 220 | −34.5% | |
| 1930 | 142 | −35.5% | |
| 1940 | 181 | 27.5% | |
| 1950 | 115 | −36.5% | |
| 1960 | 40 | −65.2% | |
| 1970 | 46 | 15.0% | |
| 1980 | 45 | −2.2% | |
| 1990 | 92 | 104.4% | |
| 2000 | 101 | 9.8% | |
| 2010 | 120 | 18.8% | |
| 2020 | 114 | −5.0% | |
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In 2000, there were 101 people living in Higden. These people lived in 52 households, with 34 of them being families. The town had about 87 people per square kilometer (226 people per square mile).
Most people in Higden were White (about 94%). A smaller number were Native American or from other backgrounds. About 5% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Higden in 2000 was 54 years old. This means many residents were adults or older adults.
Learning in Higden
Students in Higden attend public schools run by the West Side School District. This district includes an elementary school and West Side High School.
The school district covers a large area of over 147 square miles (380 square kilometers). It includes parts of both Cleburne County and Van Buren County. Besides Higden, students from communities like Prim, Edgemont, Fairfield Bay, and Greers Ferry also attend schools in this district.
See also
In Spanish: Higden (Arkansas) para niños
