Lepanto, Arkansas facts for kids
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Lepanto, Arkansas
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Main Street Lepanto
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Location of Lepanto in Poinsett County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Poinsett |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.56 sq mi (4.05 km2) |
| • Land | 1.56 sq mi (4.05 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 223 ft (68 m) |
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| • Total | 1,732 |
| • Density | 1,107.42/sq mi (427.62/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72354
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| Area code(s) | 870 |
| FIPS code | 05-39370 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2404913 |
Lepanto is a city located in Poinsett County, Arkansas, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,732 people lived there. The city is part of the Jonesboro, Arkansas Metropolitan Statistical Area. Lepanto got its name from a Greek seaport called Lepanto, where a very important sea battle happened in 1571.
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City Location and Size
Lepanto is in the state of Arkansas. The United States Census Bureau says that the city covers a total area of about 1.5 square miles (4.05 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Who Lives in Lepanto?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 154 | — | |
| 1920 | 986 | 540.3% | |
| 1930 | 1,195 | 21.2% | |
| 1940 | 1,198 | 0.3% | |
| 1950 | 1,683 | 40.5% | |
| 1960 | 1,157 | −31.3% | |
| 1970 | 1,846 | 59.6% | |
| 1980 | 1,964 | 6.4% | |
| 1990 | 2,033 | 3.5% | |
| 2000 | 2,133 | 4.9% | |
| 2010 | 1,893 | −11.3% | |
| 2020 | 1,732 | −8.5% | |
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The number of people living in Lepanto has changed over the years. In 1910, only 154 people lived there. The population grew quite a bit over the next few decades, reaching its highest point in 2000 with 2,133 residents. By 2020, the population was 1,732.
People in 2020
In 2020, there were 1,732 people living in Lepanto. These people lived in 713 households, and 533 of those were families. Most of the people living in Lepanto were White (76.39%), followed by Black or African American (13.45%). About 5.2% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
Schools in Lepanto
Lepanto is home to the East Poinsett County School District. This district provides education for students from prekindergarten all the way through 12th grade. Students who live in Lepanto typically graduate from East Poinsett County High School. The original Lepanto School District joined with the East Poinsett district in 1986.
Famous People from Lepanto
Several notable people have connections to Lepanto:
- James R. Hendrix (1925 – 2002) – He was a brave soldier who received the Medal of Honor. This is the highest award for bravery in the U.S. military. He earned it for his actions during the Battle of the Bulge in 1944.
- Buddy Jewell (born 1961) – He is an American country music singer.
- Malik Monk (born 1998) – He is a professional basketball player who plays as a shooting guard in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
- Marcus Monk (born 1986) – He is a former professional football player who played as a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL).
