Jericho, Arkansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Jericho, Arkansas
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Jericho, AR
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Location of Jericho in Crittenden County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Crittenden |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.31 sq mi (0.79 km2) |
| • Land | 0.31 sq mi (0.79 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 226 ft (69 m) |
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| • Total | 98 |
| • Density | 319.22/sq mi (123.36/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72327
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| Area code(s) | 870 |
| FIPS code | 05-35140 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2405915 |
Jericho is a small town located in Crittenden County, Arkansas, in the United States. In 2020, about 98 people lived there. It's a quiet place in the eastern part of Arkansas.
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Where is Jericho, Arkansas?
Jericho is found in the northern part of Crittenden County. It's about 10 miles (16 kilometers) north of a larger city called West Memphis. The town is located along Arkansas Highway 77.
The United States Census Bureau says that Jericho covers a total area of about 0.31 square miles (0.79 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town's borders.
Who Lives in Jericho?
The number of people living in Jericho has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts:
- In 1990, there were 210 people.
- In 2000, the population was 184.
- In 2010, it went down to 119 people.
- By 2020, there were 98 people living in Jericho.
Understanding the Population in 2020
In 2020, most people living in Jericho were Black or African American. About 94 out of every 100 people were in this group. A small number of people were White, and a few people were of mixed races.
The average age of people in Jericho in 2000 was about 40 years old. This means half the population was younger than 40, and half was older.
Education in Jericho
Students in Jericho attend schools that are part of the Marion School District. The main high school for students from Jericho is Marion High School.
See also
In Spanish: Jericho (Arkansas) para niños
