Hunter, Arkansas facts for kids
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Hunter, Arkansas
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Location of Hunter in Woodruff County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Woodruff |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.62 sq mi (1.60 km2) |
| • Land | 0.62 sq mi (1.60 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 210 ft (64 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 103 |
| • Density | 166.67/sq mi (64.33/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72074
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| Area code(s) | 870 |
| FIPS code | 05-33910 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0057960 |
Hunter is a small town located in the southeastern part of Woodruff County, Arkansas, in the United States. In 2020, about 103 people lived there.
A famous person from Hunter is Gilbert G. Collier. He was given the Medal of Honor for his bravery during the Korean War.
Geography of Hunter
Hunter is found at specific coordinates: 35°3′15″N 91°7′34″W / 35.05417°N 91.12611°W. This tells you its exact spot on a map.
Important roads like US Route 49 and US Route 63 go right through Hunter. The town is also near State Highway 78 and State Highway 306.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town covers a total area of about 1.6 km2 (0.62 sq mi). All of this area is land.
Population Changes
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 508 | — | |
| 1920 | 343 | −32.5% | |
| 1930 | 293 | −14.6% | |
| 1940 | 335 | 14.3% | |
| 1950 | 286 | −14.6% | |
| 1960 | 202 | −29.4% | |
| 1970 | 131 | −35.1% | |
| 1980 | 170 | 29.8% | |
| 1990 | 137 | −19.4% | |
| 2000 | 152 | 10.9% | |
| 2010 | 105 | −30.9% | |
| 2020 | 103 | −1.9% | |
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Over the years, the number of people living in Hunter has changed. In 1910, there were 508 residents. By 2020, the population was 103.
In 2000, there were 152 people living in Hunter. There were 58 households, which means 58 different homes where people lived. The average household had about 2.62 people.
The median age in the town in 2000 was 42 years old. This means half the people were younger than 42, and half were older.
Education in Hunter
Students in Hunter attend public schools run by the Augusta School District. These schools provide education from early childhood through high school. Students can graduate from Augusta High School.
