Houston, Arkansas facts for kids
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Houston, Arkansas
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Location of Houston in Perry County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Perry |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.01 sq mi (2.62 km2) |
| • Land | 1.01 sq mi (2.62 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 295 ft (90 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 143 |
| • Density | 141.30/sq mi (54.54/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72070
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| Area code(s) | 501 |
| FIPS code | 05-33490 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2405869 |
Houston is a small town in Perry County, Arkansas, in the United States. In 2020, about 143 people lived there. It is part of a larger area called the Little Rock Metropolitan Area, which includes bigger cities like Little Rock and North Little Rock.
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Where is Houston, Arkansas?
Houston is located in the state of Arkansas. Its exact location is 35°2′0″N 92°41′42″W / 35.03333°N 92.69500°W. The town covers a total area of about 2.6 square kilometers (or 1.01 square miles). This entire area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town limits.
How Many People Live in Houston?
The number of people living in Houston has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population from past census reports:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 403 | — | |
| 1930 | 345 | −14.4% | |
| 1940 | 287 | −16.8% | |
| 1950 | 291 | 1.4% | |
| 1960 | 206 | −29.2% | |
| 1970 | 200 | −2.9% | |
| 1980 | 183 | −8.5% | |
| 1990 | 149 | −18.6% | |
| 2000 | 159 | 6.7% | |
| 2010 | 173 | 8.8% | |
| 2020 | 143 | −17.3% | |
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Population in 2000
In the year 2000, there were 159 people living in Houston. These people lived in 74 different homes. About 48 of these homes were families. The town had 87 housing units in total.
Most of the people in Houston were White (about 95%). A small number were Black or African American (less than 1%), Native American (about 1%), or from two or more races (about 3%). About 1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Age Groups in Houston
The population in 2000 was spread out across different age groups:
- About 19% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 4% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 32% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 26% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 18% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Houston was 42 years.
Education in Houston
Students who live in Houston attend schools that are part of the East End School District. These students will go on to graduate from Bigelow High School.
