Knobel, Arkansas facts for kids
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Knobel, Arkansas
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Location of Knobel in Clay County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Clay |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.42 sq mi (1.09 km2) |
| • Land | 0.42 sq mi (1.09 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 279 ft (85 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 147 |
| • Density | 349.17/sq mi (134.87/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72435
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| Area code(s) | 870 |
| FIPS code | 05-37240 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2404841 |
Knobel is a small city located in Clay County, Arkansas, in the United States. In 2020, about 147 people lived there.
History of Knobel
Knobel started in the 1870s. It was a stop along the St. Louis, Iron Mountain and Southern Railway line. This made it an important place for travel and trade.
A post office opened in Knobel by 1874. This helped the town grow and connect with other places. In 1884, the railroad built a big hotel called Knobel House. Soon after, the town was officially planned out.
Knobel became an incorporated city in 1896. This meant it had its own local government. On January 21, 1999, a very strong tornado, an F4, hit areas near the town.
Geography of Knobel
Knobel is located in northeastern Arkansas. Its exact coordinates are 36°19′10″N 90°36′6″W / 36.31944°N 90.60167°W. The city is southwest of Corning. You can reach it by following Arkansas Highway 90.
The United States Census Bureau says that Knobel covers about 1.1 square kilometers (0.42 square miles). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population and People
Knobel has seen its population change over the years. Here's how many people have lived there during different census counts:
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| 1900 | 410 | — | |
| 1910 | 362 | −11.7% | |
| 1920 | 390 | 7.7% | |
| 1930 | 486 | 24.6% | |
| 1940 | 375 | −22.8% | |
| 1950 | 417 | 11.2% | |
| 1960 | 339 | −18.7% | |
| 1970 | 375 | 10.6% | |
| 1980 | 503 | 34.1% | |
| 1990 | 317 | −37.0% | |
| 2000 | 358 | 12.9% | |
| 2010 | 287 | −19.8% | |
| 2020 | 147 | −48.8% | |
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In 2000, there were 358 people living in Knobel. They lived in 144 households, with 101 of these being families. The average household had about 2.49 people. The average family had about 2.95 people.
About 27.9% of the people in Knobel were under 18 years old in 2000. Around 14.5% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in the town was 34 years.
Education in Knobel
Students in Knobel attend public schools operated by the Corning School District. The original Knobel School District joined with the Corning School District on July 1, 1985.
See also
In Spanish: Knobel (Arkansas) para niños
