Marie, Arkansas facts for kids
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Marie, Arkansas
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Location in Mississippi County, Arkansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Mississippi |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.15 sq mi (0.38 km2) |
| • Land | 0.15 sq mi (0.38 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 236 ft (72 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 108 |
| • Density | 734.69/sq mi (283.76/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 05-44150 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406095 |
Marie is a small town in Mississippi County, Arkansas, United States. It was started by the R.E.L. Wilson cotton company. In 2020, about 108 people lived there.
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Where is Marie, Arkansas?
Marie is located in the southern part of Mississippi County. It is about 12 miles (19 km) southwest of Osceola, which is the main town of the county. Marie is also about 4 miles (6.4 km) northwest of Wilson. Arkansas Highway 14 goes through the town. This highway leads southeast to Wilson and west to Interstate 55.
The town covers a total area of about 0.15 square miles (0.39 km²). All of this area is land.
People Living in Marie
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Marie has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 72 | — | |
| 1980 | 287 | 298.6% | |
| 1990 | 129 | −55.1% | |
| 2000 | 108 | −16.3% | |
| 2010 | 84 | −22.2% | |
| 2020 | 108 | 28.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2010, there were 84 people living in Marie. Most of the people were White (78.6%). About 15.5% were Black, and 3.6% were from two or more races. A small number, 2.4%, were Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Homes
In 2000, there were 108 people living in Marie. They lived in 34 households, and 26 of these were families. The average number of people in a household was about 3.18. For families, the average was 3.59 people.
Many households (47.1%) had children under 18 living with them. About 52.9% were married couples. Some households (26.5%) had a female head of household with no husband.
Age of Residents
The people in Marie were spread out in age.
- 35.2% were under 18 years old.
- 6.5% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 28.7% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 22.2% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 7.4% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in Marie was 28 years.
Money and Income
In 2000, the average income for a household in Marie was $38,333. This was also the average income for a family. Men earned more on average ($40,313) than women ($16,750). The income per person in the town was $12,686.
About 19.8% of all people in Marie lived below the poverty line. This included 34.4% of children under 18.
See also
In Spanish: Marie (Arkansas) para niños
