Kirby, Arkansas facts for kids
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Kirby, Arkansas
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Location of Kirby in Pike County, Arkansas.
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 Kirby, Arkansas
Location in Arkansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Pike |
| Area | |
| • Total | 15.40 sq mi (39.88 km2) |
| • Land | 14.48 sq mi (37.50 km2) |
| • Water | 0.92 sq mi (2.39 km2) |
| Elevation | 666 ft (203 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 721 |
| • Density | 49.80/sq mi (19.23/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 870 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2612128 |
Kirby is a small community in Pike County, Arkansas, United States. It's not a city with its own government, but a "census-designated place." This means the U.S. Census Bureau counts it as a specific area for population studies. Kirby is located on U.S. Route 70, right between the towns of Daisy and Glenwood.
According to the 2020 census, 721 people lived in Kirby.
Education in Kirby
Students in Kirby attend public schools provided by the Kirby School District. This district includes two main schools:
- Kirby Elementary School, which teaches students from kindergarten through grade 6.
- Kirby High School, which serves students from grades 7 through 12.
The sports teams at Kirby High School are called the Trojans. Their school colors are maroon and gray.
Population Changes
The population of Kirby has changed a bit over the years. In the 2010 census, there were 786 people living here. By the 2020 census, the population had decreased slightly to 721 people.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 786 | — | |
| 2020 | 721 | −8.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2010 2020 |
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See also
In Spanish: Kirby (Arkansas) para niños
