Horatio, Arkansas facts for kids
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Horatio, Arkansas
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Location of Horatio in Sevier County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Sevier |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.80 sq mi (4.66 km2) |
| • Land | 1.78 sq mi (4.62 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 384 ft (117 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 920 |
| • Density | 515.70/sq mi (199.07/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
71842
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| Area code(s) | 870 |
| FIPS code | 05-33310 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2404728 |
Horatio is a small city located in Sevier County, Arkansas, in the United States. In 2010, about 1,044 people lived there. By 2020, the population was 920. Horatio is a quiet place in the southwestern part of Arkansas.
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History of Horatio
Horatio was founded in the year 1895. In its early years, for a period until at least 1905, Horatio had rules that meant African Americans were not allowed to live in the town.
Where is Horatio?
According to the United States Census Bureau, Horatio covers a total area of about 1.8 square miles (4.66 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People of Horatio
The population of Horatio has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at how many people have lived there during different census counts:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 625 | — | |
| 1910 | 605 | −3.2% | |
| 1920 | 1,038 | 71.6% | |
| 1930 | 1,028 | −1.0% | |
| 1940 | 809 | −21.3% | |
| 1950 | 776 | −4.1% | |
| 1960 | 722 | −7.0% | |
| 1970 | 852 | 18.0% | |
| 1980 | 989 | 16.1% | |
| 1990 | 793 | −19.8% | |
| 2000 | 997 | 25.7% | |
| 2010 | 1,044 | 4.7% | |
| 2020 | 920 | −11.9% | |
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Horatio's Population in 2020
In the 2020 United States census, there were 920 people living in Horatio. These people made up 375 households and 252 families.
The table below shows the different groups of people living in Horatio in 2020:
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 491 | 53.37% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 21 | 2.28% |
| Native American | 18 | 1.96% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.33% |
| Other/Mixed | 74 | 8.04% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 313 | 34.02% |
Getting Around Horatio
Horatio does not have its own public transportation system. However, if you need to travel between cities, you can find intercity bus service provided by Jefferson Lines in a nearby town called Lockesburg.
Famous People from Horatio
- DeAnn Vaught – She is a farmer from Horatio. Since 2015, she has been a member of the Arkansas House of Representatives. She represents Sevier and Little River counties for the Republican Party.
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