Luxora, Arkansas facts for kids
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Luxora, Arkansas
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Location in Mississippi County, Arkansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Mississippi |
| Incorporated | 1897 |
| Named for | Luxora Waller |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.85 sq mi (2.20 km2) |
| • Land | 0.85 sq mi (2.20 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 246 ft (75 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 942 |
| • Density | 1,106.93/sq mi (427.44/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72358
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| Area code(s) | 870 |
| FIPS code | 05-42170 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2404978 |
Luxora is a small city located in Mississippi County, Arkansas, in the United States. In 2020, about 942 people lived there. This was a bit less than the 1,178 people who lived there in 2010.
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Luxora's History
Early Settlement and Name
Luxora started as a community called Elmot Landing in the 1880s. It was right next to the Mississippi River. By 1897, the town moved a little further inland. It settled behind a large protective wall called a federal levee. At this time, it officially became a city and was named Luxora. The city was named after the daughter of a local businessman.
World War II Role
During World War II, the Civil Aeronautics Authority had a special landing field near Luxora. This field was used by young Air Cadets. They came from nearby military airfields like Blytheville Army Airfield and Walnut Ridge Army Air Field.
Geography of Luxora
Luxora is located in the eastern part of Mississippi County, Arkansas. Its southeastern border is close to the state line of Tennessee. This border follows a small channel of the Mississippi River.
U.S. Route 61 runs along the northwest side of the city. This highway goes north about 14 miles to Blytheville. It also goes southwest about 5 miles to Osceola. The city covers a total area of about 0.9 square miles (2.2 square kilometers).
Population and People
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Luxora has changed quite a bit over the years.
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| 1900 | 943 | — | |
| 1910 | 677 | −28.2% | |
| 1920 | 1,179 | 74.2% | |
| 1930 | 1,074 | −8.9% | |
| 1940 | 1,258 | 17.1% | |
| 1950 | 1,302 | 3.5% | |
| 1960 | 1,236 | −5.1% | |
| 1970 | 1,566 | 26.7% | |
| 1980 | 1,739 | 11.0% | |
| 1990 | 1,338 | −23.1% | |
| 2000 | 1,317 | −1.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,178 | −10.6% | |
| 2020 | 942 | −20.0% | |
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Luxora in 2020
In 2020, there were 942 people living in Luxora. These people made up 358 households. About 56.58% of the people were Black or African American. Around 35.35% were White. Other groups, including Native American and those of mixed race, made up smaller parts of the population. About 4.56% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
Luxora in 2010
Back in 2010, the city had 1,178 residents. At that time, about 60.8% of the people were Black. About 33.1% were White. Other groups included Native American people and those of two or more races. Around 4.6% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Education in Luxora
Students in Luxora attend public schools run by the Rivercrest School District. This district used to be called the Southern Mississippi County School District.
- Younger students (prekindergarten through grade 4) go to the Southern Mississippi County Elementary School in Luxora.
- Older students attend Rivercrest High School. This high school is located near Wilson.
The original Luxora School District joined with the Southern Mississippi County School District on July 1, 1986.
See also
In Spanish: Luxora (Arkansas) para niños
