Huttig, Arkansas facts for kids
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Huttig, Arkansas
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Location of Huttig in Union County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Union |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.08 sq mi (7.98 km2) |
| • Land | 2.98 sq mi (7.72 km2) |
| • Water | 0.10 sq mi (0.26 km2) |
| Elevation | 95 ft (29 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 448 |
| • Density | 150.39/sq mi (58.06/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
71747
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| Area code(s) | 870 |
| FIPS code | 05-34090 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2404751 |
Huttig is a small city in Union County, Arkansas. It is located in the southern part of the state. In 2020, about 448 people lived there.
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About Huttig's Location
Huttig covers a total area of about 3.1 square miles (7.98 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. A small part, about 0.1 square miles (0.26 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Huttig?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 1,240 | — | |
| 1920 | 1,261 | 1.7% | |
| 1930 | 1,386 | 9.9% | |
| 1940 | 1,379 | −0.5% | |
| 1950 | 1,038 | −24.7% | |
| 1960 | 936 | −9.8% | |
| 1970 | 822 | −12.2% | |
| 1980 | 976 | 18.7% | |
| 1990 | 831 | −14.9% | |
| 2000 | 731 | −12.0% | |
| 2010 | 597 | −18.3% | |
| 2020 | 448 | −25.0% | |
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In 2000, there were 731 people living in Huttig. These people lived in 282 different homes. Many of these homes, 197, were families.
The city's population was made up of different groups. About half were White, and about half were Black or African American. There were also smaller groups of Native American, Pacific Islander, and people of two or more races. Some residents were also of Hispanic or Latino background.
Many homes had children under 18 living there. About half of the homes were married couples living together. Some homes were led by a single female parent. Others were individuals living alone.
The average age of people in Huttig was 36 years old. About a quarter of the population was under 18. There were also many adults between 25 and 44 years old. About 13% of the people were 65 or older.
The average income for a family in Huttig was about $32,000 per year. Some families and individuals lived below the poverty line. This included some children and older adults.
Learning in Huttig
Students in Huttig attend public schools. These schools are part of the Strong–Huttig School District.
Younger students go to elementary school. Older students attend secondary school. They can graduate from Strong High School.
Before 2004, Huttig had its own school district. It had Huttig Elementary School and Huttig High School. In 2004, the Huttig School District joined with the Strong School District. This created the Strong–Huttig School District.
Famous People from Huttig
Huttig has been home to some notable people:
- Daisy Bates – She was an important leader in the civil rights movement.
- Floyd Cramer – He was a famous American pianist. He is in the Hall of Fame for his music.
See also
In Spanish: Huttig para niños
