Jacksonport, Arkansas facts for kids
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Jacksonport, Arkansas
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Historic courthouse in Jacksonport
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Location of Jacksonport in Jackson County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Jackson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.38 sq mi (0.97 km2) |
| • Land | 0.38 sq mi (0.97 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 223 ft (68 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 150 |
| • Density | 398.94/sq mi (153.97/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72075
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| Area code(s) | 870 |
| FIPS code | 05-34720 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2405901 |
Jacksonport is a small town in Jackson County, Arkansas, United States. It's located right where the White River meets the Black River. In 2020, about 150 people lived here.
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A Look Back: Jacksonport's History
Jacksonport used to be a very busy place. It was an important stop for steamboats on the White River. During the Civil War, the town was a key transport center. It helped move supplies for the Confederate army.
Later, Jacksonport became the end point for a railroad line. This line was first called the Batesville and Brinkley Railroad. It reached the town in November 1886. The railroad helped connect Jacksonport to other areas. It was used until 1940.
Where is Jacksonport?
Jacksonport is located at 35.640990 degrees North and -91.308860 degrees West. This is a way to describe its exact spot on a map.
The town covers a total area of about 0.9 square kilometers. All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within the town limits.
People of Jacksonport
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 769 | — | |
| 1880 | 656 | −14.7% | |
| 1890 | 421 | −35.8% | |
| 1900 | 265 | −37.1% | |
| 1910 | 373 | 40.8% | |
| 1930 | 196 | — | |
| 1940 | 215 | 9.7% | |
| 1970 | 306 | — | |
| 1980 | 288 | −5.9% | |
| 1990 | 264 | −8.3% | |
| 2000 | 235 | −11.0% | |
| 2010 | 212 | −9.8% | |
| 2020 | 150 | −29.2% | |
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In 2000, there were 235 people living in Jacksonport. These people lived in 104 households. About 66 of these households were families.
The town had 114 housing units. Most of the people living in Jacksonport were White. A small number were Black or African American, or Native American. Some people were from two or more races.
About 25% of the households had children under 18. Many households were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.26 people.
The population was spread out by age. About 20% of the people were under 18. The median age was 41 years old. This means half the people were younger than 41, and half were older.
Education in Jacksonport
Students in Jacksonport attend schools in the Newport School District.
See also
In Spanish: Jacksonport (Arkansas) para niños
