Lynn, Arkansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lynn, Arkansas
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Location in Lawrence County, Arkansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Lawrence |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.31 sq mi (5.99 km2) |
| • Land | 2.31 sq mi (5.99 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 358 ft (109 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 258 |
| • Density | 111.54/sq mi (43.07/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72440
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| Area code(s) | 870 |
| FIPS code | 05-42260 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0051525 |
Lynn is a small town located in Lawrence County, Arkansas, in the United States. It is a quiet community with a rich history. In 2020, about 258 people lived here.
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Where is Lynn Located?
Lynn is found in the western part of Lawrence County. Its exact spot is at 36°0′24″N 91°15′8″W / 36.00667°N 91.25222°W. This helps people find it on a map.
The town covers an area of about 6 square kilometers (or 2.31 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town limits.
How to Get Around Lynn: Highways
Highways are important roads that connect towns and cities. Lynn has a few key highways that help people travel to and from the town.
Highway 25 is the main road through Lynn. It goes northeast for about 13 miles to Black Rock. If you go southwest, it leads about 5 miles to Strawberry.
Highway 361 starts in Lynn and heads south. It goes for about 8 miles until it reaches Saffell.
Who Lives in Lynn?
The number of people living in Lynn has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 274 | — | |
| 1980 | 345 | 25.9% | |
| 1990 | 299 | −13.3% | |
| 2000 | 315 | 5.4% | |
| 2010 | 288 | −8.6% | |
| 2020 | 258 | −10.4% | |
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In 2000, there were 315 people living in Lynn. Most people in the town were White. A small number of people were from other backgrounds.
The town had 136 households. Many of these were families, including married couples and single-parent homes. About 29.4% of households had children under 18 living there.
The population included people of all ages. About 25% of the people were under 18 years old. Around 17.8% were 65 years or older. The average age in Lynn was 39 years old.
Learning in Lynn: Education
Students in Lynn attend schools operated by the Hillcrest School District.
- Hillcrest Elementary School is located right in Lynn.
- Hillcrest High School is in the nearby town of Strawberry.
The Hillcrest School District was formed on July 1, 2004. This happened when the former Lynn School District joined with the River Valley School District. The students are known as the "Screamin' Eagles"!
See also
In Spanish: Lynn (Arkansas) para niños
