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Huntsville, Arkansas
Huntsville Commercial Historic District
Huntsville Commercial Historic District
Flag of Huntsville, Arkansas
Flag
Official logo of Huntsville, Arkansas
Logo
Motto(s): 
"Crossroads of the Ozarks"
Location in Madison County, Arkansas
Location in Madison County, Arkansas
Country United States
State Arkansas
County Madison
Area
 • Total 5.40 sq mi (13.98 km2)
 • Land 5.38 sq mi (13.94 km2)
 • Water 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2)
Elevation
1,486 ft (453 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 2,879
 • Density 534.93/sq mi (206.55/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
72740
Area code(s) 479
FIPS code 05-33970
GNIS feature ID 2404747

Huntsville is a city in Arkansas, United States. It is the main town, or "county seat," of Madison County. In 2020, about 2,879 people lived there. That's more than the 2,346 people who lived there in 2010! Huntsville is part of the Northwest Arkansas region. It was also a place where events happened during the American Civil War.

History of Huntsville

Huntsville is named after Huntsville, Alabama. Some of the first people to settle here came from that city.

Huntsville officially became a town after the American Civil War in 1877. Later, on July 16, 1925, it officially became a city.

Geography and Location

Huntsville is in the northwest part of Arkansas. It is located in an area called the Ozarks. The city is north of the center of Madison County.

You can reach Huntsville by U.S. Route 412. It's about 28 miles (45 km) east of Springdale. It is also about 47 miles (76 km) west of Harrison.

Land and Water Features

The city covers a total area of about 5.4 square miles (14 square kilometers). Only a very small part of this area, about 0.02 square miles (0.05 square kilometers), is water.

A small stream called Town Branch flows north through the east side of Huntsville. It joins Holman Creek in the northern part of the city. Holman Creek then flows north into War Eagle Creek. This creek continues northwest to the White River, which is east of Springdale.

People of Huntsville

Historical population
Census Pop.
1850 255
1860 251 −1.6%
1870 224 −10.8%
1880 312 39.3%
1890 362 16.0%
1930 602
1940 776 28.9%
1950 1,010 30.2%
1960 1,050 4.0%
1970 1,287 22.6%
1980 1,394 8.3%
1990 1,605 15.1%
2000 1,931 20.3%
2010 2,346 21.5%
2020 2,879 22.7%
U.S. Decennial Census

Population in 2020

In 2020, there were 2,879 people living in Huntsville. There were 866 households and 517 families. The population density was about 640 people per square mile (247 people per square kilometer).

There were 1,116 housing units in the city. About 34.6% of households had children under 18 living with them. About 41.1% were married couples.

The average household had 2.43 people. The average family had 3.03 people.

Age and Income

The population of Huntsville is spread out by age. About 15.8% of people were under 5 years old. About 65.4% were between 18 and 64 years old. About 12.8% were 65 years or older. The average age in Huntsville was 39 years.

The median income for a household in Huntsville was $34,167. For families, the median income was $48,952. The average income per person in the city was $14,686. About 29.0% of the people lived below the poverty line. This included 32.1% of those under 18.

Economy and Jobs

Huntsville has several important employers that provide jobs for its residents.

Top Employers
Huntsville Economic Development
# Employer
1 Butterball, LLC
2 Huntsville School District
3 Ducommun
4 Walmart Stores Inc.
5 Lew Thompson & Sons, Inc.
6 Packers Sanitation Services, Inc.
7 Anderson Gas & Propane, Inc.
8 Meadowview Healthcare & Rehab
9 Kingston School District
10 McDonald's (fast food)

Education in Huntsville

The Huntsville School District provides public education for students. This includes elementary and secondary schools. Students can graduate from Huntsville High School.

The Huntsville Public Library is also available for everyone. It is part of the Madison Carroll and Madison Library System. The library offers books, magazines, and other media. You can also use the internet and public computers there. They also have an Interlibrary loan system, which means you can borrow books from other libraries.

Transportation and Travel

Major Highways

Several important roads pass through or near Huntsville:

  • US 412.svg U.S. Route 412
  • US 412B.svg U.S. Route 412 Business
  • Arkansas 23.svg Highway 23
  • Arkansas 74.svg Highway 74

Huntsville Municipal Airport

Huntsville H34
Huntsville Municipal Airport from above

The Huntsville Municipal Airport is owned by the city. It is a public airport located about 2 nautical miles (4 kilometers) southwest of Huntsville's main business area.

Famous People from Huntsville

  • Joe Berry: A professional baseball pitcher. He played for teams like the Chicago Cubs and Cleveland Indians.
  • Orval E. Faubus: He was the 36th governor of Arkansas. He lived in Huntsville when he was young.
  • Ronnie Hawkins: A famous rockabilly musician. His band, The Hawks, later became the well-known group The Band. He was born in Huntsville.
  • Gary Miller: A Republican congressman from California. He was born in Huntsville.
  • Isaac Murphy: A politician who lived and worked in Huntsville. He became governor in 1863.
  • Danny L. Patrick: A Republican member of the Arkansas House of Representatives. He taught school in Huntsville for several years.

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