Lavaca, Arkansas facts for kids
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Lavaca, Arkansas
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Location of Lavaca in Sebastian County, Arkansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Sebastian |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.23 sq mi (5.78 km2) |
| • Land | 2.22 sq mi (5.75 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 423 ft (129 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,450 |
| • Density | 1,102.61/sq mi (425.78/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72941
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| Area code(s) | 479 |
| FIPS code | 05-38890 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2404893 |
Lavaca (
i/ləˈvɑːkə/ lə-VAH-kə) is a city located in Sebastian County, Arkansas, in the United States. It's part of the larger Fort Smith area, which includes parts of Arkansas and Oklahoma. Lavaca officially became a city in 1919.
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Where is Lavaca?
Lavaca is located in Sebastian County, Arkansas. The city covers an area of about 2.2 square miles (5.7 square kilometers). This entire area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
How Many People Live in Lavaca?
Every ten years, the United States counts its population in something called a census. This helps us understand how many people live in different places.
Population Growth Over Time
The population of Lavaca has grown quite a bit over the years:
- In 1930, there were 319 people.
- By 1970, the population grew to 532.
- In 2000, it reached 1,825 people.
- The 2010 Census counted 2,289 residents.
- The most recent 2020 Census showed 2,450 people living in Lavaca.
As of the 2020 census, there were 2,450 people living in Lavaca. These people made up 951 households and 693 families in the city.
Education in Lavaca
Lavaca has good schools and a library for its residents.
Schools for Kids
The main public school system in Lavaca is the Lavaca School District. This district provides education for students from early childhood all the way through high school. Students graduate from Lavaca High School.
Lavaca High School was recognized as a "Bronze Medalist" in the "Best High Schools Report" in 2012. This report was put together by U.S. News & World Report.
The school district has also built new facilities for its high school, middle school, and elementary schools. In 2010, the Lavaca Performing Arts Center was finished at Lavaca High School. This center is also used by the city for community events.
Public Library
The Scott Sebastian Regional Library system helps keep the Lavaca Branch Library running. This library is a great place to find books, magazines, newspapers, and other media for everyone in the community.
See also
In Spanish: Lavaca para niños
