Magazine, Arkansas facts for kids
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Magazine, Arkansas
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Magazine at night
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Location of Magazine in Logan County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Logan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.82 sq mi (4.72 km2) |
| • Land | 1.82 sq mi (4.70 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 486 ft (148 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 740 |
| • Density | 407.49/sq mi (157.34/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−05:00 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
72943
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| Area code(s) | 479 |
| FIPS code | 05-43310 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2404996 |
Magazine is a small city in Logan County, Arkansas, United States. It is named after the nearby Mount Magazine, which is the highest point in Arkansas. In 2020, about 740 people lived in Magazine.
In 2010, the local football team won the State Football Championship!
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City Location and Size
Magazine is located in Logan County, Arkansas. The city covers a total area of about 1.82 square miles (4.72 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People and Population
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 478 | — | |
| 1890 | 183 | −61.7% | |
| 1900 | 897 | 390.2% | |
| 1910 | 968 | 7.9% | |
| 1920 | 722 | −25.4% | |
| 1930 | 560 | −22.4% | |
| 1940 | 385 | −31.2% | |
| 1950 | 503 | 30.6% | |
| 1960 | 463 | −8.0% | |
| 1970 | 677 | 46.2% | |
| 1980 | 799 | 18.0% | |
| 1990 | 799 | 0.0% | |
| 2000 | 915 | 14.5% | |
| 2010 | 847 | −7.4% | |
| 2020 | 740 | −12.6% | |
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The population of Magazine has changed a lot over the years. In 1910, nearly 1,000 people lived there. By 1940, the population had dropped to 385. It has grown and shrunk since then. In 2020, 740 people called Magazine home.
In 2000, there were 915 people living in Magazine. About 34.3% of the homes had children under 18. The average age of people in the city was 35 years old.
Education in Magazine
Students in Magazine attend public schools run by the Magazine School District. After elementary and middle school, students go on to graduate from J. D. Leftwich High School.
Famous People from Magazine
- Jack Fleck—A famous golfer who won the 1955 U.S. Open golf tournament lived in Magazine.
- Elmo M. Haney—A brave Marine who served in both World War I and World War II.
See also
In Spanish: Magazine (Arkansas) para niños
