Lewisville, Arkansas Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids Lewisville, Arkansas
City
Lafayette County Courthouse
Location in Lafayette County, Arkansas
Country	United States
State	Arkansas
County	Lafayette
Area
• Total	2.18 sq mi (5.65 km²)
• Land	2.15 sq mi (5.56 km²)
• Water	0.03 sq mi (0.08 km²)
Elevation	295 ft (90 m)
Population (2020)
• Total	915
• Density	425.98/sq mi (164.48/km²)
Time zone	UTC−06:00 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC−05:00 (CDT)
ZIP Code	71845
Area code(s)	870
FIPS code	05-39640
GNIS feature ID	2404919

Lewisville is a small city located in Lafayette County, Arkansas, in the United States. It is the main city and the county seat of Lafayette County. This means it's where the county government offices are.

In 2010, about 1,280 people lived in Lewisville. By 2020, the population was 915 people.

Exploring Lewisville's Location and Size
- How to Get Around Lewisville
- Lewisville's Land and Water Areas
Understanding Lewisville's Weather
- Temperature Records in Lewisville
People Living in Lewisville
- Lewisville's Population in 2020
Learning in Lewisville: Schools
Lewisville's Roads and Infrastructure
- Major Highways Serving Lewisville
Famous People from Lewisville
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Exploring Lewisville's Location and Size

Lewisville is found in the northern part of Lafayette County. Major roads help people travel to and from the city.

How to Get Around Lewisville

U.S. Route 82 runs along the south side of Lewisville. This road goes east about 23 miles (37 km) to Magnolia. It also goes west about 30 miles (48 km) to Texarkana.

Arkansas Highway 29 goes right through the middle of Lewisville. You can take it north about 23 miles (37 km) to Hope. Or, you can go south about 19 miles (31 km) to Bradley.

Lewisville's Land and Water Areas

Lewisville covers a total area of about 2.2 square miles (5.7 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a small part, about 0.03 square miles (0.09 square kilometers), is water.

Understanding Lewisville's Weather

Lewisville has a type of weather called a humid subtropical climate. This means it has hot, humid summers and mild winters. It also gets rain throughout the year.

Temperature Records in Lewisville

The hottest temperature ever recorded in Lewisville was 112°F (44°C). This happened on August 7 and 18, 2011. The coldest temperature recorded was -1°F (-18°C). This cold snap occurred on February 16–17, 2021.

People Living in Lewisville

The number of people living in Lewisville has changed over many years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:

Historical population
Census	Pop.	%±
1880	301	—
1890	500	66.1%
1900	548	9.6%
1910	975	77.9%
1920	1,067	9.4%
1930	1,061	−0.6%
1940	1,314	23.8%
1950	1,237	−5.9%
1960	1,373	11.0%
1970	1,653	20.4%
1980	1,476	−10.7%
1990	1,424	−3.5%
2000	1,285	−9.8%
2010	1,280	−0.4%
2020	915	−28.5%
U.S. Decennial Census

Lewisville's Population in 2020

In 2020, the United States census counted 915 people living in Lewisville. There were 360 households and 225 families in the city.

The people living in Lewisville come from different backgrounds. Here's a breakdown of the population:

Lewisville racial composition
Group	Number	Percentage
White (not Hispanic)	306	33.44%
Black or African American (not Hispanic)	555	60.66%
Asian	1	0.11%
Pacific Islander	2	0.22%
Other/Mixed	27	2.95%
Hispanic or Latino	24	2.62%

Learning in Lewisville: Schools

Students in Lewisville attend public schools run by the Lafayette County School District. This district was formed in 2003. It combined the Lewisville school district with the Stamps School District.