Knoxville, Arkansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Knoxville, Arkansas
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![]() Location of Knoxville in Johnson County, Arkansas.
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Country | United States |
State | Arkansas |
County | Johnson |
Area | |
• Total | 3.19 sq mi (8.27 km2) |
• Land | 3.18 sq mi (8.25 km2) |
• Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
Elevation | 387 ft (118 m) |
Population
(2020)
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• Total | 660 |
• Density | 207.29/sq mi (80.02/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
ZIP code |
72845
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Area code(s) | 479 |
FIPS code | 05-37300 |
GNIS feature ID | 2405959 |
Knoxville is a small city located in Johnson County, Arkansas, in the United States. It's a quiet place with a friendly community. In 2020, about 660 people lived there.
Where is Knoxville?
Knoxville is in the state of Arkansas. It's part of Johnson County. The city covers a total area of about 3.19 square miles (8.27 square kilometers). Most of this area is land.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Knoxville has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population from different census years:
Historical population | |||
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Census | Pop. | %± | |
1970 | 202 | — | |
1980 | 264 | 30.7% | |
1990 | 239 | −9.5% | |
2000 | 511 | 113.8% | |
2010 | 731 | 43.1% | |
2020 | 660 | −9.7% | |
U.S. Decennial Census |
In 2000, there were 511 people living in Knoxville. There were 194 households, which means 194 different homes. About 34.5% of these homes had children under 18 living there. Most households (59.8%) were married couples living together.
The people in Knoxville come from different backgrounds. In 2000, most residents (about 95.89%) were White. There were also people who identified as Native American, Asian, or from other racial groups. About 4.11% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Knoxville in 2000 was 35 years old. About 27.8% of the population was under 18. This shows a mix of young people, adults, and older residents living in the city.
See also
- You can find more information about Knoxville, Arkansas, for kids in Spanish here: Knoxville (Arkansas) para niños