Jennette, Arkansas facts for kids
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Jennette, Arkansas
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Location of Jennette in Crittenden County and St. Francis County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| Counties | Crittenden, St. Francis |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.27 sq mi (5.88 km2) |
| • Land | 2.27 sq mi (5.87 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 207 ft (63 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 118 |
| • Density | 52.10/sq mi (20.11/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−05:00 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 05-35040 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2405913 |
Jennette is a small town located in the state of Arkansas, United States. It stretches across two different counties: Crittenden County and St. Francis County. In 2020, the town had a population of 118 people.
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Geography of Jennette
Jennette is found in the western part of Crittenden County. It's a rural area, meaning it has a lot of open land rather than big city buildings. The town is about 21 miles (34 kilometers) west of downtown Memphis, Tennessee.
The total area of Jennette is about 2.27 square miles (5.88 square kilometers). A very small part of this area, about 0.01 square miles (0.02 square kilometers), is water.
People in Jennette
This section tells you about the people who live in Jennette.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Jennette has changed over the years:
- In 1990, there were 184 people.
- By 2000, the population was 124.
- In 2010, it went down slightly to 115 people.
- In 2020, the population grew a little to 118 people.
Who Lives in Jennette?
In 2020, there were 118 people living in Jennette. These people made up 45 different households and 16 families.
Here's a look at the different groups of people living in Jennette in 2020:
| Group | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic or Latino) | 10 | 8.47% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino) | 106 | 89.83% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (not Hispanic or Latino) | 1 | 0.85% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 | 0.85% |
| Total | 118 |
Back in 2010, out of 115 people, about 93.9% were Black and 6.1% were White. In 2000, out of 124 people, about 87.90% were Black or African American, and 12.10% were White.
Households and Families
In 2000, there were 46 households in Jennette. A household is a group of people living together in one home.
- About 23.9% of these households had children under 18 living with them.
- About 43.5% were married couples living together.
- About 19.6% had a female head of the household with no husband present.
- About 30.4% of all households were made up of individuals living alone.
- About 10.9% of households had someone aged 65 or older living alone.
The average household had about 2.70 people, and the average family had about 3.29 people.
Age of Residents
In 2000, the people in Jennette were spread out by age:
- About 29.0% were under 18 years old.
- About 6.5% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 22.6% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 32.3% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 9.7% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Jennette was 39 years.
Education
Students in Jennette attend schools in different school districts, depending on where they live in the town. These districts include the Earle School District, the Marion School District, and the West Memphis School District.
The part of Jennette that is in St. Francis County used to be served by the Hughes School District. However, in 2015, because there were not many students in the Hughes district, it was combined with the West Memphis School District.
The high schools for these districts are:
- Earle High School
- Marion High School
- Academies of West Memphis (which used to be called West Memphis High School)
The Hughes district used to have its own high school called Hughes High School.
See also
In Spanish: Jennette (Arkansas) para niños
