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Lonsdale, Arkansas
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Location of Lonsdale in Garland County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Garland |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.40 sq mi (1.05 km2) |
| • Land | 0.40 sq mi (1.05 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 433 ft (132 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 103 |
| • Density | 254.95/sq mi (98.52/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72087
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| Area code(s) | 501 |
| FIPS code | 05-41450 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406042 |
Lonsdale is a small town located in Garland County, Arkansas, in the United States. It is part of the larger Hot Springs area. In 2020, about 103 people lived in Lonsdale.
Geography of Lonsdale
Lonsdale is found in the eastern part of Garland County. It sits along Highway 171, just south of U.S. Route 70. The town is about 17 miles (27 km) east of Hot Springs. It is also about 14 miles (23 km) west of Benton.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Lonsdale covers a total area of about 0.40 square miles (1.05 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 166 | — | |
| 1930 | 153 | −7.8% | |
| 1940 | 119 | −22.2% | |
| 1950 | 91 | −23.5% | |
| 1960 | 95 | 4.4% | |
| 1970 | 104 | 9.5% | |
| 1980 | 117 | 12.5% | |
| 1990 | 127 | 8.5% | |
| 2000 | 127 | 0.0% | |
| 2010 | 94 | −26.0% | |
| 2020 | 103 | 9.6% | |
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The number of people living in Lonsdale has changed over the years. In 1920, there were 166 residents. The population dropped to 91 people in 1950. By 2020, the town had 103 residents.
In 2000, there were 118 people living in Lonsdale. Most of the residents were White. A small percentage of people were of two or more races. Some residents were also of Hispanic or Latino background.
The average age of people in Lonsdale in 2000 was 41 years old. About 23.7% of the population was under 18. About 11.9% of residents were 65 years or older.
Education in Lonsdale
Students in Lonsdale attend public schools. Education for children and teenagers is provided by two school districts. These are the Benton School District and the Fountain Lake School District.
Students from these districts can graduate from either Benton High School or Fountain Lake High School.
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