Mansfield, Arkansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mansfield, Arkansas
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Park in downtown Mansfield
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| Motto(s):
"Gateway to Poteau Mountain"
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Location of Mansfield in Scott County and Sebastian County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| Counties | Sebastian, Scott |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.35 sq mi (6.08 km2) |
| • Land | 2.31 sq mi (5.99 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.09 km2) |
| Elevation | 620 ft (190 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,053 |
| • Density | 455.45/sq mi (175.86/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72944
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| Area code(s) | 479 |
| FIPS code | 05-43880 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2405011 |
Mansfield is a city in Arkansas, United States. It's located in both Scott County and Sebastian County. The part of Mansfield in Sebastian County is also part of the larger Fort Smith area, which includes parts of Arkansas and Oklahoma.
In 2010, about 1,139 people lived in Mansfield. By 2020, the population was 1,053.
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History of Mansfield
Mansfield was officially planned and mapped out in 1887. This happened when the railroad lines were extended to reach that spot.
The city was probably named after William W. Mansfield. He was an important judge who served on the Arkansas Supreme Court.
Geography of Mansfield
According to the United States Census Bureau, Mansfield covers a total area of about 2.2 square miles (5.7 square kilometers).
Most of this area, about 2.2 square miles (5.7 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.1 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People in Mansfield
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 243 | — | |
| 1900 | 368 | 51.4% | |
| 1910 | 816 | 121.7% | |
| 1920 | 923 | 13.1% | |
| 1930 | 919 | −0.4% | |
| 1940 | 1,002 | 9.0% | |
| 1950 | 869 | −13.3% | |
| 1960 | 881 | 1.4% | |
| 1970 | 981 | 11.4% | |
| 1980 | 1,000 | 1.9% | |
| 1990 | 1,018 | 1.8% | |
| 2000 | 1,097 | 7.8% | |
| 2010 | 1,139 | 3.8% | |
| 2020 | 1,053 | −7.6% | |
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Mansfield's Population in 2020
The 2020 United States census counted 1,053 people living in Mansfield. These people lived in 473 households, and 344 of these were families.
Here's a look at the different groups of people living in Mansfield in 2020:
| Group | Number | Percentage |
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| White | 908 | 86.23% |
| Black or African American | 6 | 0.57% |
| Native American | 25 | 2.37% |
| Asian | 13 | 1.23% |
| Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.38% |
| Other/Mixed | 62 | 5.89% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 3.32% |
Mansfield's Population in 2013
In 2013, there were 1,121 people in Mansfield. They lived in 440 households, and 289 of these were families.
About 33.6% of households had children under 18 living there. About 52.3% were married couples. Around 31.6% of households had only one person living in them.
The average household had about 2.49 people. The average family had about 3.13 people.
The age of people in Mansfield varied:
- 27.9% were under 18 years old.
- 10.7% were between 18 and 24.
- 28.5% were between 25 and 44.
- 18.7% were between 45 and 64.
- 14.2% were 65 or older.
The average age in Mansfield was 35 years.
Education in Mansfield
Students in Mansfield attend public schools managed by the Mansfield School District.
This district provides education for young children, elementary students, and high school students. Students usually graduate from Mansfield High School.
Famous People from Mansfield
- Mark Darr is a former lieutenant governor of Arkansas. He graduated from Mansfield High School in 1991. The lieutenant governor is a state official who is second in command to the governor.
See also
In Spanish: Mansfield (Arkansas) para niños
