Higginson, Arkansas facts for kids
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Higginson, Arkansas
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Location of Higginson in White County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | White |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.27 sq mi (3.29 km2) |
| • Land | 1.27 sq mi (3.29 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 217 ft (66 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 705 |
| • Density | 555.12/sq mi (214.36/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72068
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| Area code(s) | 501 |
| FIPS code | 05-32140 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2405827 |
Higginson is a small city located in White County, Arkansas, in the United States. It's known as a "second-class city," which usually means it's a smaller community. As of the 2020 census, about 705 people live there. The city has a mayor, and Randall Homsley is the current one.
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Where Higginson Is Located
Higginson is in White County, Arkansas. The city covers about 3.29 square kilometers (or 1.27 square miles) of land. There's no water area within the city limits.
Higginson's Climate
The weather in Higginson is usually warm and humid in the summer. Winters are generally mild, meaning not too cold. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate. It means the area gets plenty of rain all year, and temperatures are often warm.
Who Lives in Higginson
Higginson is home to many families and individuals. The city's population has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 192 | — | |
| 1920 | 239 | 24.5% | |
| 1930 | 195 | −18.4% | |
| 1940 | 166 | −14.9% | |
| 1950 | 131 | −21.1% | |
| 1960 | 183 | 39.7% | |
| 1970 | 343 | 87.4% | |
| 1980 | 333 | −2.9% | |
| 1990 | 255 | −23.4% | |
| 2000 | 378 | 48.2% | |
| 2010 | 621 | 64.3% | |
| 2020 | 705 | 13.5% | |
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As of the census in 2000, there were 378 people living in Higginson. Most residents were White. A small number of people identified as Native American, Asian, or from two or more races. Some residents were also Hispanic or Latino.
Many households in Higginson were married couples living together. Some households had a female head without a husband. About 31% of households had children under 18 living with them.
The average age of people in Higginson in 2000 was 34 years old. About 25% of the population was under 18. Another 27% were between 45 and 64 years old.
Education in Higginson
Students in Higginson attend schools that are part of Searcy Public Schools. This school district also operates Searcy High School.
See also
In Spanish: Higginson (Arkansas) para niños
