Highland, Arkansas facts for kids
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Highland, Arkansas
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Location of Highland in Sharp County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Sharp |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.80 sq mi (22.79 km2) |
| • Land | 8.74 sq mi (22.64 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.15 km2) |
| Elevation | 696 ft (212 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 982 |
| • Density | 112.36/sq mi (43.38/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72542
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| Area code(s) | 870 |
| FIPS code | 05-32257 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2404698 |
Highland is a city in Sharp County, Arkansas, United States. The city was incorporated in 1998 and is located in Sharp County. It is the fourth largest city in Sharp County with a population of 1,015 in 2021
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Geography
Highland is located at 36°16′11″N 91°31′18″W / 36.26972°N 91.52167°W (36.269749, -91.521773).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.9 square miles (23.1 km2), of which 8.8 square miles (22.9 km2) is land and 0.077 square miles (0.2 km2), or 0.66%, is water.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 986 | — | |
| 2010 | 1,045 | 6.0% | |
| 2020 | 982 | −6.0% | |
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2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 917 | 93.38% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 1 | 0.1% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.31% |
| Other/Mixed | 31 | 3.16% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 | 3.05% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 982 people, 454 households, and 277 families residing in the city.
Education
Public education for elementary and secondary school students is provided by Highland School District, which leads to graduation from Highland High School. Highland School Districts serves Ash Flat, Hardy, Highland and Cherokee Village.
See also
In Spanish: Highland (Arkansas) para niños
