LaGrange, Arkansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
LaGrange, Arkansas
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Location in Lee County, Arkansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Lee |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.15 sq mi (0.39 km2) |
| • Land | 0.15 sq mi (0.39 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 210 ft (60 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 52 |
| • Density | 342.11/sq mi (132.52/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72352
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| Area code(s) | 870 |
| FIPS code | 05-37720 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2405967 |
LaGrange is a small town in Lee County, Arkansas, United States. In 2020, about 52 people lived there. This number has changed over the years. For example, in 2010, there were 89 residents, and in 2000, there were 122.
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Where is LaGrange?
LaGrange is located in the southern part of Lee County. It sits at the western base of a landform called Crowley's Ridge.
The town is about 9 miles (14 km) south of Marianna. Marianna is the main city and county seat for Lee County. LaGrange is also about 14 miles (23 km) northwest of Helena.
The United States Census Bureau says LaGrange covers a total area of 0.15 square miles (0.39 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
How Many People Live in LaGrange?
The number of people living in LaGrange has changed quite a bit over time. Here's a quick look at the population counts from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 153 | — | |
| 1890 | 216 | 41.2% | |
| 1990 | 108 | — | |
| 2000 | 122 | 13.0% | |
| 2010 | 89 | −27.0% | |
| 2020 | 52 | −41.6% | |
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In 2000, there were 122 people living in LaGrange. These people lived in 48 households. About half of these households were married couples living together. Some households had children under 18. The average household had about 2.5 people.
The population included people of different ages. About 22% of the residents were under 18 years old. About 24% were 65 years or older. The average age in the town was 43 years.
Education in LaGrange
Students in LaGrange attend schools in the Lee County School District. This school district is based in Marianna. The local high school for students from LaGrange is Lee High School.
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Map showing LaGrange in Lee County, Arkansas
See also
In Spanish: LaGrange (Arkansas) para niños
