Leachville, Arkansas facts for kids
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Leachville, Arkansas
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Water tower in Leachville
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Location of Leachville in Mississippi County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Mississippi |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.40 sq mi (11.40 km2) |
| • Land | 4.40 sq mi (11.40 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 240 ft (73 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,039 |
| • Density | 463.09/sq mi (178.81/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72438
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| Area code(s) | 870 |
| FIPS code | 05-39010 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0058049 |
Leachville is a city in Mississippi County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 2,039 at the 2020 census. Leachville was incorporated in 1916.
Geography
Leachville is located at 35°55′53″N 90°15′16″W / 35.93139°N 90.25444°W (35.931381, -90.254433).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.9 square miles (4.9 km2), all land.
This area is home to the BIC Mustangs.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 1,157 | — | |
| 1940 | 1,076 | −7.0% | |
| 1950 | 1,230 | 14.3% | |
| 1960 | 1,507 | 22.5% | |
| 1970 | 1,582 | 5.0% | |
| 1980 | 1,882 | 19.0% | |
| 1990 | 1,743 | −7.4% | |
| 2000 | 1,981 | 13.7% | |
| 2010 | 1,993 | 0.6% | |
| 2020 | 2,039 | 2.3% | |
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2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 1,656 | 81.22% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 15 | 0.74% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.15% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.1% |
| Other/Mixed | 97 | 4.76% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 266 | 13.05% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 2,039 people, 971 households, and 654 families residing in the city.
2010 census
As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 1,993 people living in the city. The racial makeup of the city was 85.6% White, 0.3% Black, 0.2% Native American, 0.1% Asian and 1.3% from two or more races. 12.6% were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Education
The Buffalo Island Central School District, which operates Buffalo Island Central High School, serves Leachville. The school's mascot is the mustang.
The Buffalo Island Central School District was established on July 1, 1984. Until that point the Leachville School District served the community; on that day it merged with the Monette School District to form the current school district.
Notable person
- Dave Wallace, Republican member of the Arkansas House of Representatives for Mississippi and Poinsett counties since 2015; member of the Leachville City Council, 2010-2014
See also
In Spanish: Leachville para niños
