Lexa, Arkansas facts for kids
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Lexa, Arkansas
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Location of Lexa in Phillips County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Phillips |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.41 sq mi (1.06 km2) |
| • Land | 0.41 sq mi (1.06 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 207 ft (63 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 207 |
| • Density | 504.88/sq mi (194.78/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72355
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| Area code(s) | 870 |
| FIPS code | 05-39670 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406012 |
Lexa is a small town located in the northern part of Phillips County, Arkansas, in the United States. In 2010, the town had a population of 286 people. By 2020, the population was 207.
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Geography of Lexa
Lexa is a town that covers a total area of about 0.4 square miles (1.06 square kilometers). All of this area is land. This means there are no lakes or rivers within the town's official borders.
Lexa's Climate
Lexa has a climate known as a humid subtropical climate. This means the summers are usually hot and very humid. The winters are generally mild, meaning they are not too cold, but can sometimes be cool. This type of climate is often shown as "Cfa" on climate maps.
Population and People of Lexa
The number of people living in Lexa has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 295 | — | |
| 2000 | 331 | 12.2% | |
| 2010 | 286 | −13.6% | |
| 2020 | 207 | −27.6% | |
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In 2000, there were 331 people living in Lexa. These people lived in 132 households, and 97 of these were families. The town had about 879.8 people per square mile.
Most households in Lexa were families. About 34.1% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (53.0%) were married couples living together.
The average age of people in Lexa in 2000 was 40 years old. About 26.6% of the population was under 18. Also, 17.5% of the people were 65 years old or older.
Education in Lexa
Students in Lexa attend schools that are part of the Barton–Lexa School District. This school district helps more than 800 students from prekindergarten all the way through 12th grade. Students finish their high school education at Barton High School.
Famous People from Lexa
Lexa has been the birthplace of a few notable individuals:
- Gene Bearden: He was a professional major league baseball player.
- Maudie Hopkins: She was known as the last documented widow of a soldier from the Confederate army.
- Samuel L. Kountz: He was a very important surgeon who specialized in kidney transplantation.
