Huntington, Arkansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Huntington, Arkansas
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Location of Huntington in Sebastian County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Sebastian |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.68 sq mi (1.75 km2) |
| • Land | 0.67 sq mi (1.74 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 617 ft (188 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 490 |
| • Density | 727.00/sq mi (280.86/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72940
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| Area code(s) | 479 |
| FIPS code | 05-33940 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2404745 |
Huntington is a small city located in Sebastian County, Arkansas, in the United States. It's part of the larger Fort Smith area, which includes parts of Arkansas and Oklahoma. In 2020, about 490 people lived there.
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A Look Back: Huntington's History
Huntington started as a town built around coal mining. In 1887, a company called The Missouri, Kansas, & Texas Coal Company looked at the area. They chose this spot for a town because there was coal nearby, but not directly under where the town would be built.
The town officially became a city on February 4, 1888. It was named after J. B. Huntington. He was a popular mine superintendent who sadly passed away after his horse fell from a bridge.
Huntington's Location and Size
Huntington is a small city in terms of its land area. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers about 0.7 square miles (1.75 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.
Who Lives in Huntington?
The number of people living in Huntington has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 913 | — | |
| 1900 | 1,298 | 42.2% | |
| 1910 | 1,700 | 31.0% | |
| 1920 | 1,453 | −14.5% | |
| 1930 | 813 | −44.0% | |
| 1940 | 863 | 6.2% | |
| 1950 | 744 | −13.8% | |
| 1960 | 560 | −24.7% | |
| 1970 | 627 | 12.0% | |
| 1980 | 662 | 5.6% | |
| 1990 | 715 | 8.0% | |
| 2000 | 688 | −3.8% | |
| 2010 | 635 | −7.7% | |
| 2020 | 490 | −22.8% | |
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In 2000, there were 688 people living in Huntington. These people lived in 262 different homes. About 37% of these homes had children under 18 living there. The average age of people in Huntington in 2000 was 35 years old.
Learning in Huntington
Students in Huntington attend schools that are part of the Mansfield School District. The main high school for the district is Mansfield High School.
Famous People from Huntington
- Jake Freeze – He was a pitcher for the Chicago White Sox baseball team.
See also
In Spanish: Huntington (Arkansas) para niños
