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Indian Bay, Arkansas
Indian Bay, Arkansas is located in Arkansas
Indian Bay, Arkansas
Indian Bay, Arkansas
Location in Arkansas
Indian Bay, Arkansas is located in the United States
Indian Bay, Arkansas
Indian Bay, Arkansas
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Arkansas
County Monroe
Area
 • Total 0.40 sq mi (1.0 km2)
 • Land 0.38 sq mi (1.0 km2)
 • Water 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2)
Elevation
161 ft (49 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 15
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP Code
72069 (Holly Grove)
Area code(s) 870
GNIS feature ID 2805653
FIPS code 05-34220

Indian Bay is a small community in Monroe County, Arkansas, in the Arkansas Delta region of the United States. It is located on the eastern bank of the White River. For the U.S. Census, Indian Bay is a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it is an area identified by the Census Bureau for collecting statistics, even though it's not an officially incorporated town. In the 2020 census, Indian Bay had a population of 15 people.

Discovering Indian Bay's Past

Indian Bay has a long and interesting history. People have lived in this area for a very long time.

Ancient History and Native Americans

Evidence shows that Native American people lived here many centuries ago. There are nine ancient mounds nearby. These mounds were built by Native Americans. The largest mound covers more than an acre of land. Scientists believe that artifacts found here are between 1,300 and 1,700 years old. These sites are important for understanding ancient cultures. However, they are not open to the public.

Early Settlers and River Trade

Around 1825, new settlers arrived in the Indian Bay area. They began to harvest large cypress trees. They also planted fields of cotton. By the mid-1800s, Indian Bay had grown into a busy community. It had several stores, a cotton gin, and a sawmill.

Indian Bay became an important stop for steamboats. These boats traveled on the White River. A post office opened in Indian Bay in 1860. Two large cotton farms, called plantations, also grew in the area. One was "Lamberton," started by Joel and Judith Lambert in 1839. Another was developed by William Mayo around 1853.

Understanding Indian Bay's Population

The U.S. Census helps us learn about the people living in Indian Bay. A census is an official count of a population. It happens every ten years.

Historical population
Census Pop.
2020 15
U.S. Decennial Census
2020

2020 Census Details

The 2020 census showed that 15 people lived in Indian Bay. Here's a closer look at the population from that census:

Indian Bay CDP, Arkansas – Population Makeup (2020)
Group Number of People (2020) Percentage (2020)
White (not Hispanic) 12 80.00%
Black or African American (not Hispanic) 1 6.67%
Native American or Alaska Native (not Hispanic) 0 0.00%
Asian (not Hispanic) 0 0.00%
Pacific Islander (not Hispanic) 0 0.00%
Some Other Race (not Hispanic) 0 0.00%
Mixed Race or Multi-Racial (not Hispanic) 2 13.33%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 0 0.00%
Total 15 100.00%
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